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Large airport San José (Alajuela), Costa Rica
Primary airport serving San José, the capital of Costa Rica.
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Overview
Juan Santamaría International Airport (IATA: SJO, ICAO: MROC) is the primary international airport serving San José, the capital of Costa Rica. The airport is located in Alajuela Province, 20 kilometres (12 mi; 11 nmi) northwest of downtown San José. It is named after Costa Rica's national hero, Juan Santamaría, a drummer boy who died in 1856 defending his country against forces led by William Walker, an American filibuster. It is the biggest and busiest airport in Costa Rica and second in Central America, transiting more than 5 million passengers per year before COVID.
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📍 9.99386, -84.208801 · Open detailed map
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| Region | Alajuela Province |
|---|---|
| Continent | North America |
| Coordinates | 9.99386, -84.208801 |
Runways (1)
| Designation | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07/25 | 9,882 ft | 151 ft | ASP |
Airlines
21 airlines operate scheduled flights from Juan Santamaría International Airport.
Flights from Juan Santamaría International Airport
38 direct destinations from Juan Santamaría International Airport.
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Where is Juan Santamaría International Airport?
Juan Santamaría International Airport is a large airport located in San José (Alajuela), Costa Rica. It has 1 runway(s), the longest measuring 9,882 ft.
What is the airport code of Juan Santamaría International Airport?
Its IATA code is SJO and its ICAO code is MROC.
Which airlines fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport?
21 airlines operate scheduled flights from Juan Santamaría International Airport, serving 38 direct destinations.
Juan Santamaría International Airport is a large airport located in San José (Alajuela), Costa Rica. It has 1 runway(s), the longest measuring 9,882 ft.