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Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)
Juan Santamaría International Airport is an international airport serving San José (Alajuela) (Alajuela Province), Costa Rica. Its IATA code is SJO and its ICAO code is MROC. It has one runway, 3,012 m long.
- IATASJO
- ICAOMROC
- This airport
- International airport
Airport facts
- IATA code
- SJO
- ICAO code
- MROC
- City
- San José (Alajuela)
- Region / province
- Alajuela Province
- Country / territory
- Costa Rica
- Category
- Large airport
- Coordinates
- 9.9939° N, 84.2088° W
- Elevation
- 921 m (3,021 ft)
- Time zone
- America/Costa Rica (UTC-06:00)estimated from location
- Runways
- 1
- Longest runway
- 3,012 m (9,882 ft)
Runways
Runway data as published by OurAirports. Lengths are given in metres and feet.
| Runway | Length | Surface |
|---|---|---|
| 07/25 | 3,012 m9,882 ft | Asphalt |
Distance and flight time to Vietnam
Great-circle distance to Vietnam’s three main international airports and an indicative direct flight time (about 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing). Real air cargo routings often include a transit hub and take longer.
Da Nang (DAD)
16,814 km
Direct flight: ≈ 21 h 30 min
Hanoi (HAN)
16,376 km
Direct flight: ≈ 21 h
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
17,408 km
Direct flight: ≈ 22 h 15 min
Radio frequencies
Published frequencies for reference only — not for navigation.
| Service | Frequency |
|---|---|
| ACC | 119.600 MHz |
| Approach APP | 120.500 MHz |
| Clearance delivery CLD | 121.300 MHz |
| Ground GND | 121.900 MHz |
| Radio RDO | 126.800 MHz |
| Tower TWR | 118.600 MHz |
Air freight to and from Juan Santamaría International Airport
Global Logistic Group arranges air cargo between Vietnam and San José (Alajuela) through airline and partner networks. Typical services include:
- Export and import air freight, consolidated or direct, with booking on scheduled passenger and freighter flights
- Pick-up, packing, labelling and documentation, including air waybills (AWB) and certificates of origin
- Customs clearance in Vietnam and coordination with partners at destination
- Special cargo on request, such as dangerous goods, perishables or temperature-sensitive shipments, subject to airline acceptance
- Door-to-door delivery and combined sea–air or road–air solutions
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.
Nearby international airports in Costa Rica
| Airport | IATA | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tobías Bolaños International Airport | SYQ | 9 km |
| Limón International Airport | LIO | 130 km |
| Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport | LIR | 161 km |
Frequently asked questions
What are the airport codes of Juan Santamaría International Airport?
The IATA code of Juan Santamaría International Airport is SJO and its ICAO code is MROC. Use the IATA code on air waybills and cargo bookings.
Where is Juan Santamaría International Airport located?
Juan Santamaría International Airport is in San José (Alajuela), Alajuela Province, Costa Rica, at coordinates 9.9939° N, 84.2088° W and an elevation of 921 m (3,021 ft).
How far is Juan Santamaría International Airport from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance from Juan Santamaría International Airport to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is about 17,408 km, to Hanoi (HAN) about 16,376 km and to Da Nang (DAD) about 16,814 km. An indicative direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City takes ≈ 22 h 15 min.
How long is the runway at Juan Santamaría International Airport?
The longest runway at Juan Santamaría International Airport is 3,012 m (9,882 ft) long, with a asphalt surface. The airport has one runway in the source data.
Can Global Logistic Group ship cargo to or from Juan Santamaría International Airport?
Yes. GLG arranges air freight between Vietnam and Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) through airline and partner networks, including pick-up, documentation, customs clearance and delivery. Send us your cargo details for a quote and routing options.
Air Freight
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.