SJO
Juan Santamaria International Airport
San Jose · Costa RicaICAO MROC
Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) is an airport serving San Jose, Costa Rica, located in the Northern and Western hemispheres at coordinates 9° 59' 37.9" N, 84° 12' 31.7" W. The airport sits at an elevation of 3,021 feet (921 meters) above sea level. With 37 direct destinations served by 21 airlines, it is a significant regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is America/Costa_Rica (GMT-6).
Destinations
37
Airlines
21
Elevation ft
3,021/ 921m
America/Costa Rica
GMT-6
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Airport Details
IATA Code
SJO
ICAO Code
MROC
City
San Jose
Country
Costa Rica
Elevation
3,021 ft
Local Time
12:30 PM (GMT-6)
Coordinates
Latitude:9.9939°
Longitude:-84.2088°
Popular Routes from SJO
| Destination | City | Distance | Flight Time | Type | CO2 (Economy) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GUA | Guatemala City, Guatemala | 531 mi | 1h 30m | short-haul | 218 kg | View |
| PTY | Panama City, Panama | 335 mi | 1h 8m | short-haul | 138 kg | View |
| CLT | Charlotte, United States | 1,748 mi | 3h 59m | medium-haul | 439 kg | View |
| DRK | Puntarenas, Costa Rica | 96 mi | 0h 41m | short-haul | 39 kg | View |
| FON | La Fortuna/San Carlos, Costa Rica | 44 mi | 0h 35m | short-haul | 18 kg | View |
| GLF | Golfito, Costa Rica | 116 mi | 0h 43m | short-haul | 47 kg | View |
| JFK | New York, United States | 2,204 mi | 4h 50m | medium-haul | 553 kg | View |
| MEX | Mexico City, Mexico | 1,186 mi | 2h 55m | medium-haul | 298 kg | View |
| MGA | Managua, Nicaragua | 199 mi | 0h 53m | short-haul | 82 kg | View |
| MIA | Miami, United States | 1,117 mi | 2h 47m | medium-haul | 280 kg | View |
Airlines Operating at SJO
21 active airlines serving Juan Santamaria International Airport.
AeroMéxico
AMMexico
Air Canada
ACCanada
Air France
AFFrance
American Airlines
AAUnited States
Avianca - Aerovias Nacionales de Colombia
AVAVIANCA
British Airways
BAUnited Kingdom
CAL Cargo Air Lines
5CIsrael
Condor Flugdienst
DEGermany
Copa Airlines
CMPanama
Delta Air Lines
DLUnited States
Euro Exec Express
RZSweden
Frontier Airlines
F9United States
Iberia Airlines
IBSpain
Interjet (ABC Aerolineas)
4OMexico
JetBlue Airways
B6United States
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines
KLNetherlands
LACSA
LRCosta Rica
Metro Batavia
7PIndonesia
Spirit Airlines
NKUnited States
US Airways
USUnited States
United Airlines
UAUnited States
CO2 Emissions Reference
Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.
| Route Type | Distance | Economy | Premium Eco | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-haul | 800 km | 204 kg | 326 kg | 592 kg | 816 kg |
| Medium-haul | 3,000 km | 468 kg | 749 kg | 1357 kg | 1872 kg |
| Long-haul | 8,000 km | 1200 kg | 1920 kg | 3480 kg | 4800 kg |
Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.
Nearby Airports
Airports closest to Juan Santamaria International Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tobias Bolanos International Airport | SYQ | San Jose | Costa Rica | 9 km |
| Quepos Managua Airport | XQP | Quepos | Costa Rica | 62 km |
| Arenal Airport | FON | La Fortuna/San Carlos | Costa Rica | 71 km |
| Aerotortuguero Airport | TTQ | Roxana | Costa Rica | 81 km |
| Tambor Airport | TMU | Nicoya | Costa Rica | 93 km |
| Nosara Airport | NOB | Nosara Beach | Costa Rica | 158 km |
| Palmar Sur Airport | PMZ | Palmar Sur | Costa Rica | 141 km |
| Drake Bay Airport | DRK | Puntarenas | Costa Rica | 154 km |
Other Airports in Costa Rica
Golfito Airport
GLFGolfito
Arenal Airport
FONLa Fortuna/San Carlos
Daniel Oduber Quiros International Airport
LIRLiberia
Tambor Airport
TMUNicoya
Nosara Airport
NOBNosara Beach
Palmar Sur Airport
PMZPalmar Sur
Puerto Jimenez Airport
PJMPuerto Jimenez
Drake Bay Airport
DRKPuntarenas
Quepos Managua Airport
XQPQuepos
Aerotortuguero Airport
TTQRoxana
Tobias Bolanos International Airport
SYQSan Jose
Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 9° 59' 37.9" N
- Longitude (DMS)
- 84° 12' 31.7" W
- Latitude (Decimal)
- 9.993860
- Longitude (Decimal)
- -84.208801
- Hemisphere
- Northern / Western
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- America/Costa_Rica
- UTC Offset
- GMT-6
- Current Local Time
- 12:30 PM
- Elevation (ft)
- 3,021 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 921 m
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the IATA code for Juan Santamaria International Airport?
The IATA code for Juan Santamaria International Airport is SJO, and its ICAO code is MROC. The airport is located in San Jose, Costa Rica.
How many destinations can you fly to from SJO?
There are 37 direct destinations available from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica.
What airlines fly from SJO?
There are 21 airlines operating from SJO, including AeroMéxico, Air Canada, Air France, American Airlines, Avianca - Aerovias Nacionales de Colombia, and more.
What timezone is Juan Santamaria International Airport in?
Juan Santamaria International Airport is in the America/Costa_Rica timezone (GMT-6). The airport is located in the Northern and Western hemispheres.
What is the elevation of Juan Santamaria International Airport?
Juan Santamaria International Airport sits at an elevation of 3,021 feet (921 meters) above sea level.
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