Juan Santamaría International Airport
MROC / SJO
Runways, frequencies and reference data for Juan Santamaría International Airport, San José (Alajuela). Free to read; the full diagram, charts and AIP text are in the Choppy app.
- ICAO
- MROC
- IATA
- SJO
- Location
- San José (Alajuela), Costa Rica
- Reference point
- 9°59'38.1"N 84°12'31.9"W
- Elevation
- 3,048 ft
- Magnetic variation
- 2.0° W
- Hours
- H24
- Runways
- 1
- Sunrise · Sunset (UTC, today)
- — · —
- Civil twilight (UTC, today)
- — · —
Airport diagram
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Headings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/25 | 3,011 m (9,879 ft) | 45 m | ASPH | 07 069° T25 249° T |
Frequencies
| Service | Callsign | Frequency | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| APP | — | 120.5 MHz | — |
| APP | — | 129.5 MHz | — |
| TWR | — | 118.6 MHz | — |
| ATIS | — | 127.675 MHz | — |
| ATIS | — | 121.3 MHz | — |
| GND | — | 121.9 MHz | — |
| ATIS | — | 119.6 MHz | — |
| ATIS | — | 128.9 MHz | — |
| AFIS | FIC COCO RADIO | 126.8 MHz | — |
Operational hours
From AIP AD 2.3. Times are as published (usually UTC, with local time in brackets where the AIP gives it).
| Service | Hours |
|---|---|
| AD administration | H24 |
| Customs and immigration | H24 |
| Health and sanitation | H24 |
| AIS briefing office | H24 |
| ATS reporting office (ARO) | H24 |
| MET briefing office | H24 |
| ATS | H24 |
| Fuelling | H24 |
| Handling | H24 |
| Security | H24 |
| De-icing | NIL |
Everything else about MROC is in the app
- Official charts where the AIP publishes them
- Full AIP AD 2 text for MROC: hours, handling, fuel, remarks
- Zoomable airport diagram with taxiways, stands and holding points
- Offline country packs, updated every AIRAC cycle
- Your flights at MROC: every landing here in your logbook, with currency computed automatically
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Frequently asked
How many runways does Juan Santamaría International Airport (MROC) have?
MROC has 1 runway: 07/25. The longest, 07/25, 3,011 m (9,879 ft).
What is the elevation of MROC?
The aerodrome elevation of Juan Santamaría International Airport is 3,048 ft.
What is the tower frequency at MROC?
Juan Santamaría International Airport tower is on 118.6 MHz. Always confirm frequencies against the current AIP or ATIS.
Where can I get the MROC airport diagram and charts?
The Choppy pilot logbook app shows a zoomable MROC airport diagram with taxiways, stands and holding points. Diagrams, charts and offline packs are part of Choppy Pro.
Reference only, not for operational use. Verify every figure against the current AIP, NOTAMs and ATIS before flight.