Charter a Private Jet to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)
Private jet charter at Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) offers efficient access to San José, Costa Rica, with facilities adapted to business aviation. The airport supports a wide range of private aircraft and provides a dedicated general aviation terminal for discreet and streamlined passenger handling.
| Coordinates (DMS) | |
|---|---|
| Latitude / Longitude | |
| IATA Code | SJO |
| ICAO Code | MROC |
| Elevation | |
| Number of runway(s) | 1 |
| Runway surface(s) | Asphalt |
| Longest runway | |
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Most Common Aircraft Operating from Juan Santamaría International Airport
| Aircraft picture | Aircraft model name | Seats | Speed (km/h) | Speed (knots) | Range (km) | Range (NM) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Bombardier Learjet 45XR | 8 | 861 km/h | 465 kts | 3389 km | 1830 NM |
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Bombardier Learjet 60XR | 7 | 826 km/h | 446 kts | 4454 km | 2405 NM |
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Bombardier Challenger 350 | 8 | 978 km/h | 528 kts | 5926 km | 3200 NM |
FBO Services at Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)
Private jet charter flights at Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO/MROC) operate on a 3,012 m runway (07/25), accommodating light and midsize jets through large-cabin, long-range aircraft. For most private aviation movements, passengers can use the dedicated GAT-SJO General Aviation Terminal, which offers onsite Customs, Immigration and Quarantine and private passenger areas including lounges, meeting rooms and a snooze room, with access arranged through the chosen ground handler. Below are the main FBOs and handlers that can greet the aircraft on arrival and coordinate passenger handling at the airport.
Universal Aviation Costa Rica (San José MROC)
Universal Aviation Costa Rica provides business aviation ground handling at SJO/MROC and operates Costa Rica’s General Aviation Terminal (GAT) at the airport. Its on-airport services include coordination of ramp handling, permits and concierge support, with dedicated passenger and crew facilities such as a VIP passenger lounge and crew lounge.
GA Flight Support (MROC/SJO)
GA Flight Support supports private operations at MROC/SJO, with services focused on ramp handling, passenger and luggage handling, parking coordination, and VIP meet and greet. This option is typically used for efficient day-of-operation support and smooth passenger flows.
Aerologistica ST (MROC/SJO)
Aerologistica ST covers MROC/SJO and focuses on flight coordination, ground handling and FBO support, with 24/7 availability. It is a practical option for operators looking for a single point of contact to manage airport coordination and turnaround support.
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