Juan Santamaría International Airport
Universal Aviation Costa Rica operates the country’s first and only GAT at MROC, helping operators simplify ground handling, CIQ coordination, crew/passenger movement, and trip support in San José. Our Spanish- and English-speaking team provides IS-BAH Stage 2 accredited support with 24/7 service available on request.
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Some Great Reasons to Choose Us
- MROC is the business and leisure aviation gateway; we can coordinate flight planning, helicopter/yacht transfers, ground transportation, hotel bookings, catering, and more.
- We are an IS-BAH Stage 2 accredited ground handler who operates the country’s first and only general aviation terminal (GAT) located at the airport.
- We use three ground agents per operation, more than any other handler in Costa Rica, as operational safety is our top priority.
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Get Around
- Address Juan Santamaría International Airport Alajuela 8003, Costa Rica Apartado Postal 42-4003
Local Weather
Rio Segundo, CR
Partly cloudy
Jun 12, 2026
28°C 82°F
Services & Amenities for this Location
Featured Services & Amenities
- Catering Arrangements
- Fast Track Services
- Ground Transportation
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All Available Services & Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Baggage Handling
- Car Rental
- Catering Arrangements
- Crew Hotel Arrangements
- Crew Lounge
- Customs & Immigration
- Fast Track Services
- Flight Plan Filing
- Ground Transportation
- Internet Access
- Lavatory Services
- Maintenance
- Oxygen Service
- Permit Coordination
- Ramp Access
- Refreshments
- Restrooms
- Security Arrangements
- VIP Passenger Lounge
- Weather Briefings
Airport Information
Airport Name
San Jose/Santamaria Airport
ICAO/IATA
MROC/SJO
Country
Costa Rica
Airport Type
Public
Lat/Long
9.9934/-84.2105
Elevation
900 m (2952.76 ft)
Magnetic Variation
2°W
Frequencies
ATIS: 127.67
TWR: 118.6
Runway Surface
Hard
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Juan Santamaría Int’l Airport | San José, Costa Rica