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San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport (MROC / SJO)

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MROC airport at a glance

ICAO code
MROC
IATA code
SJO
City
San Jose
Region
Alajuela
Country
Costa Rica
Elevation
3,021 ft (921 m)
Time zone
America/Costa Rica (UTC-6)
Coordinates
9.9939° N, 84.2088° W
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Weather & airport info MROC

Current weather

Marginal visual conditions (MVFR)observed 03 Nov, 02:00 UTC
Wind
2 kt (4 km/h) from variable directions
Visibility
8 km
Weather
Light rain, fog in the vicinity
Clouds
scattered clouds at 500 ft, broken clouds at 3,000 ft
Temperature
21 °C (dew point 20 °C)
Pressure (QNH)
1,017 hPa
Original weather report (METAR)
METAR MROC COR 030200Z VRB02KT 8000 -RA VCFG SCT005 BKN030 21/20 A3003 NOSIG

Forecast (TAF)

  • 03 Nov, 00:00–00:00 UTC
    7 kt (13 km/h) from west (260°) · visibility 10 km or more · Light rain · broken clouds at 1,500 ft
  • 03 Nov, 00:00–06:00 UTCtemporarily
    visibility 3 km · Rain, mist · broken clouds at 200 ft
  • 03 Nov, 14:00–18:00 UTCtemporarily
    visibility 5 km · Rain · broken clouds at 1,000 ft
  • 03 Nov, 19:00–00:00 UTCtemporarily
    visibility 3 km · Thunderstorm with rain · scattered clouds at 1,000 ft
Original forecast (TAF)
TAF MROC 022332Z 0300/0324 26007KT 9999 -RA BKN015 TX29/0318Z TN20/0311Z TEMPO 0300/0306 3000 RA BR BKN002 TEMPO 0314/0318 5000 RA BKN010 TEMPO 0319/0324 3000 TSRA SCT010CB

Airport

Elevation
3,021 ft (921 m)
Sunrise / Sunset
05:27 / 17:12 local time

Runways

RunwayLengthSurfaceLighted
07/253,012 m (9,882 ft)asphaltyes

Radio frequencies

  • Approach: 120.5
  • Clearance: 121.3
  • Ground: 121.9
  • Tower: 118.6

For information only, not for flight planning. Weather can change quickly; always rely on official reports. Sources: aviationweather.gov (NOAA), OurAirports.

Airport map MROC

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Runways white, taxiways yellow with designators, closed taxiways and runways per NOTAM in red.

RunwayTaxiwayclosed (NOTAM)Map data: © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap, imagery © Maxar

Closed per NOTAM: RWY 7/25

Official charts

Aerodrome, approach and ground charts are published by the national air navigation service in its AIP:

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For information only, not for navigation. Always use current official charts and NOTAMs.

Current NOTAMs for MROC(2)

NOTAMs (Notices to Air Missions) announce short-term changes at an airport: closed runways or taxiways, unserviceable approach aids, obstacles, airspace restrictions.

  • ClosedRunway: closedA2202/26· until 07 Nov, 09:55 UTC

    Runway 07/25 is closed.

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    RWY 07/25 CLSD

    A2202/26 NOTAMN
 Q)MHCC/QMRLC/IV/NBO/A/000/999/1000N08413W005
 A)MROC B)2610210805 C)2611070955
 D)21 OCT 0805-0945, 23 OCT 0755-1000, 24 OCT 0805-1000, 25 26 27 28
 OCT 0805-0955, 03 06 NOV 0840-0955, 04 05 07 NOV 0805-0955
 E)RWY 07/25 CLSD

    Hours: 21 OCT 0805-0945, 23 OCT 0755-1000, 24 OCT 0805-1000, 25 26 27 28 OCT 0805-0955, 03 06 NOV 0840-0955, 04 05 07 NOV 0805-0955

  • NoticeTemporary restricted area: activatedA2147/26· until 13 Jan, 22:00 UTC

    There is a temporary restricted area at San Rafael de Alajuela. Overflights by manned aircraft and unmanned aerial vehicles are prohibited within this area. Only Servicio de Vigilancia Aerea aircraft are permitted to overfly the area.

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    TEMPO RESTRICTED AREA ACT AT SAN RAFAEL DE ALAJUELA, MANNED AND UA OVERFLIGHTS PROHIBITED WI: 095718N 0841315W 095658N 0841316W 095649N 0841327W 095654N 0841331W 095718N 0841315W ONLY SERVICIO DE VIGILANCIA AEREA ACFT OVERFLIGHT IS PERMITED

    A2147/26 NOTAMN
 Q)MHCC/QRTCA/IV/BO/AW/000/050/0957N08413W001
 A)MROC B)2610132200 C)2701132200
 E)TEMPO RESTRICTED AREA ACT AT SAN RAFAEL DE ALAJUELA, MANNED AND UA
 OVERFLIGHTS PROHIBITED WI:
 095718N 0841315W
 095658N 0841316W
 095649N 0841327W
 095654N 0841331W
 095718N 0841315W
 ONLY SERVICIO DE VIGILANCIA AEREA ACFT OVERFLIGHT IS PERMITED
 F)SFC G)5000FT AMSL

For information only, not for flight planning or operational use. Always rely on an official pre-flight briefing. This list may be incomplete or out of date. Explanations and expanded abbreviations are generated automatically. The original text is authoritative. Source: FAA NOTAM Management Service (SWIM).

Private jet traffic in Juan Santamaria International Airport (last 30 days)

Arrivals
112
Departures
81
Different jets
82

Most frequent origins: La Aurora Airport (9), Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport (5), Tampa International Airport (4), Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (3), Tobias Bolanos International Airport (3).

Most frequent destinations: Tobias Bolanos International Airport (8), La Aurora Airport (8), William P Hobby Airport (8), Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport (4), Palm Beach International Airport (3).

Most common aircraft types: Beechcraft King Air 200/250 (17), Embraer Legacy 450/Praetor 500 (15), Bombardier Challenger 350/3500 (13), Embraer Phenom 300 (13), Beechcraft King Air 90 (12).

Monday is the busiest day.

Our own analysis of public ADS-B signals from business jets. Not every flight is received, and jets with a removal request are excluded.

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Empty legs from MROC

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6 arrivals available

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About the airport

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MROC airport FAQ

Are there any restrictions at San Jose airport (MROC) today?

There are currently 2 valid NOTAMs for San Jose (MROC). According to NOTAM, at least one runway or the aerodrome itself is closed. Affected: Runway: closed. For information only, not for flight planning or operational use. Always rely on an official pre-flight briefing. This list may be incomplete or out of date.

What is the weather at San Jose airport (MROC)?

According to the latest weather report for MROC (METAR, 03 Nov, 02:00 UTC): Marginal visual conditions (MVFR). Wind 2 kt (4 km/h) from variable directions, visibility 8 km, temperature 21 °C (dew point 20 °C). Light rain, fog in the vicinity. For information only, not for flight planning. Weather can change quickly; always rely on official reports.

How long are the runways at San Jose airport (MROC)?

San Jose (MROC) has one runway: runway 07/25 with 3,012 m (9,882 ft), asphalt.

What are the radio frequencies at San Jose airport (MROC)?

Frequencies at MROC: Tower 118.6 MHz and Ground 121.9 MHz. For information only. Always rely on the published AIP.

What are the airport codes of Juan Santamaria International Airport?

The ICAO code is MROC and the IATA code is SJO. ICAO codes are used by air traffic control and pilots, e.g. in flight plans; IATA codes appear on tickets and baggage tags.

What is the elevation of MROC airport?

Juan Santamaria International Airport sits at 3,021 ft (921 m) above sea level. Local time zone: America/Costa Rica.

Can I fly to MROC by private jet?

Whether a private jet can operate into Juan Santamaria International Airport depends on runway length, opening hours, customs and immigration rules as well as slot and handling availability, among other things. PrivJet checks this with the operating carrier for every request.

Are there empty legs from or to MROC?

There are currently 15 empty legs departing from and 6 arriving at Juan Santamaria International Airport. Empty legs are repositioning flights at heavily reduced prices; the list is updated several times a day.