San Jose Juan Santamaria
🇨🇷 San Jose · MROC
Costa Rica's gateway for eco-tourism with Southwest, United, and American serving North American traffic. Pilots navigate the Central Valley approach surrounded by volcanoes, requiring precise altitude management. Afternoon buildups from tropical moisture are predictable, and the single runway limits capacity during peak seasons. Popular layover destination for crews.
Volcanic terrainEco-tourism gatewayTropical weather
Airport layout
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Heading |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07/25 | 10,033 ft | — | 69° |
Location
- Coordinates: 9.9939°N, 84.2088°W