Location Details
Radio frequency
131.850 MHz
Languages spoken
Spanish and English
Hours of operation
0600 – 2100 (24 hours on request)
Fax
+506-2442-0877
Address
Juan Santamaría International Airport
Alajuela 8003, Costa Rica
Apartado Postal 42-4003

Melissa CadetOperations Coordinator
+506 8675-6428
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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.
Accreditation
Services & Amenities for this Location
Featured Services & Amenities
- Fast Track Services
- Catering Arrangements
- Ground Transportation
Preferred Service Partner
All Available Services & Amenities
- Ramp Access
- Flight Plan Filing
- Weather Briefings
- Permit Coordination
- Baggage Handling
- Security Arrangements
- Crew Hotel Arrangements
- Refreshments
- Catering Arrangements
- Ground Transportation
- VIP Passenger Lounge
- Crew Lounge
- Internet Access
- Maintenance
- Car Rental
- Lav Services
- Oxygen Service
- Customs & Immigration
- Restrooms
- Air Conditioning
- Fast Track Services
Airport Information
Attribute | Detail |
---|---|
Airport Name | Juan Santamaría International Airport |
ICAO/IATA | MROC / SJO |
Location | Alajuela Province, Alajuela, Costa Rica |
LAT / LON | N09°59’38.0000 / W084°12’31.8800 |
Elevation | 3022 ft |
Magnetic Variation | 001°E |
Airport of Entry | Yes – AOE |
Hours of Operation | 24 hours |
Restrictions | – |
Fuel Available | AVGAS / JetA |
Longest Runway | 25/07 (9879 ft x 148 ft |
Approaches | ILS/DME VOR |
PPR | PPR required |
RVSM | Implemented |
ACAS/TCAS II | Required |
ICAO Annex 16, Chapter II | No restrictions |
RNAV5/RNAV10 airspace | Not implemented |
8.33 MHz channel spacing | Not required |
Fire Category | MROC: 9 |
Customs | Yes |
Slots Required | No |
Tower Frequency | 118.6 |
Ground Frequency | 121.9 |
Clearance Frequency | 121.300 |
ATIS | 127.300 |
Airport Diagram
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