Juan Santamaria International Airport (MROC)

San Jose, Costa Rica · Latin America

By Renzo, CPL

ICAO

MROC

IATA

SJO

City

San Jose

Country

Costa Rica

Region

Latin America

Elevation

3,021 ft

Runways

1 runway

Coordinates

9.9939, -84.2088

Overview

Costa Rican capital airport in a mountain valley. Tropical weather with elevation considerations.

Current Weather at MROC

Pilots flying into or out of Juan Santamaria International Airport should always check the latest METAR (Meteorological Aerodrome Report) before departure. A METAR is a standardized weather observation issued every hour (or more frequently as a SPECI when conditions change rapidly). It includes wind direction and speed, visibility, cloud layers, temperature, dewpoint, and altimeter setting -- everything you need for a safe go/no-go decision.

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Check Weather Before Your Flight

A thorough weather briefing is essential for safe flight operations at Juan Santamaria International Airport. Here are the key weather products every pilot should review:

METARHourly surface observation for MROC. Includes wind, visibility, ceiling, temp/dewpoint, and altimeter.
TAFTerminal Aerodrome Forecast covering the next 24-30 hours. Look for expected wind shifts, visibility changes, and precipitation.
NOTAMNotices to Air Missions for MROC. Check for runway closures, taxiway restrictions, and navaid outages.
PIREPPilot Reports from aircraft near San Jose. Real-world turbulence, icing, and cloud top reports.
SIG/AIRMETArea forecasts for significant weather, turbulence, and icing that may affect operations around Juan Santamaria International Airport.

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Pilot Resources at Juan Santamaria International Airport

Radio Frequencies

Always verify current frequencies in the Chart Supplement (formerly A/FD) before flight. Common frequencies for airports like MROC include ATIS/AWOS, Ground, Tower (if towered), Approach/Departure, and Clearance Delivery. Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.

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