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.
Live conditions
Current METAR
METAR MROC 030900Z VRB02KT 9999 FEW015 SCT120 21/19 A2997 NOSIGCurrent TAF
TAF MROC 030500Z 0306/0406 11006KT 9999 FEW025 TX31/0318Z TN21/0310Z TEMPO 0306/0310 28005KT 5000 BR BKN015 BECMG 0316/0319 25008KT TEMPO 0320/0324 5000 TSRA SCT020CB BECMG 0400/0403 10008KT Decode METAR for MROC
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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.
Learn to read sectional charts to plan your route visually, and use our crosswind calculator to check runway compatibility with current winds.
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 Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.
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