Juan Santamaría International Airport terminal building with control tower, parked aircraft, and ground vehicles on the tarmac under a clear sky.
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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.

Juan Santamaría International Airport: Key Details

Coordinates (DMS)
9° 59′ 38″ N, 84° 12′ 32″ W
Latitude / Longitude
9.99386, -84.2088
IATA CodeSJO
ICAO CodeMROC
Elevation
921 m (3021 ft)
Number of runway(s)1
Runway surface(s)Asphalt
Longest runway
3012 m (9882 ft)
Business aviation movements in 2025
21254
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Most common aircraft operating from Juan Santamaría International Airport

When choosing a private jet for your journey, a few factors play a crucial role: number of passengers, distance of the flight, airport capabilities, and specific requirements of your journey. Here are the most frequently flown private aircraft to and from Juan Santamaría International Airport in 2025: Cessna Grand Caravan EX, Beechcraft King Air B200 and Bombardier Challenger 350.

Cessna Grand Caravan EX turboprop
17751
movements
seats
9
speed
343 km/h
185 kts
range
1367 km
738 NM
Beechcraft King Air B200 turboprop
244
movements
seats
7
speed
537 km/h
290 kts
range
2446 km
1321 NM
Bombardier Challenger 350 super midsize jet
227
movements
seats
8
speed
978 km/h
528 kts
range
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)

GAT SJO General Aviation Terminal at Juan Santamaría Airport
GAT SJO private terminal

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 private jet ground handling.
GA Flight Support private jet ground handling

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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