Empty-leg hub
MROC — Juan Santamaria International Airport
Costa RicaSan Jose (Alajuela)
Juan Santamaria International Airport (MROC) in San Jose (Alajuela), Costa Rica is an outbound empty-leg hub with 397 live listings, according to EmptyJet, and a median ask of $33,500.
397 live empty legs involving MROC
- Code
- MROC
- Traffic
- 7.8/10
- Runways
- 1
- Longest
- 9,882 ft
- Live legs
- 397
Empty-leg demand
Juan Santamaria International Airport (MROC) in San Jose (Alajuela), Costa Rica is primarily an empty-leg departure hub: 338 of 397 live legs (85%) leave MROC, according to EmptyJet.
Empty legs leaving MROC concentrate toward KTUL, MMCZ, MMUN.
Priced empty legs at MROC center on a median ask of $33,500, with an observed range of $18,200–$202,600 (397 priced listings).
Aircraft mix at MROC is led by Hawker 800XP (Midsize Jet) (184 legs), with Bombardier Challenger 604, Gulfstream G550 also active.
Key takeaways
- MROC: 397 live empty legs (338 out / 59 in), according to EmptyJet.
- Median priced ask at MROC: $33,500 (n=397).
- Busiest corridor: to KTUL (24 legs).
- Most common aircraft: Hawker 800XP (184 legs, ~46%).
Outbound empty legs leaving MROC creates priced one-way charter opportunities. The readings above cover 397 live legs and help compare timing, aircraft class, and corridor strength before requesting quotes.
Live empty-leg corridors
| Direction | Airport | Live listings | Median ask |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outbound to | KTULTulsa International Airport | 24 | $66,700 |
| Outbound to | MMCZCozumel International Airport | 13 | $36,900 |
| Outbound to | MMUNCancun International Airport | 6 | $34,050 |
| Outbound to | KBNANashville International Airport | 4 | $22,836 |
| Outbound to | KMIAMiami International Airport | 4 | $52,050 |
| Inbound from | MDPCPunta Cana International Airport | 4 | $57,050 |
Median ask uses priced EmptyJet listings only; unpriced operator quotes are excluded.
Aircraft on live EmptyJet listings
| Aircraft | Category | Live listings |
|---|---|---|
| Hawker 800XP | Midsize Jet | 184 |
| Bombardier Challenger 604 | Heavy Jet | 95 |
| Gulfstream G550 | Ultra Long Range | 11 |
| Hawker 125-600 | Midsize Jet | 9 |
| IAI Westwind I | Midsize Jet | 9 |
Airport facts
- IATA
- SJO
- ICAO
- MROC
- City
- San Jose (Alajuela)
- Country
- Costa Rica
- Type
- large airport
- Elevation
- 3,021 ft
- Timezone
- America/Mexico_City
- Region
- North America
- Runways
- 1
- Longest runway
- 9,882 ft
- Traffic score
- 7.8 / 10
Links
- Wikipedia
- en.wikipedia.org
- Official site
- sjoairport.com
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/25 | 9,882 ft | 151 ft | ASP | Yes |
Nearby airports
FAQ
How active is MROC for empty legs?
Juan Santamaria International Airport (MROC) has 397 live empty-leg listings — 338 departing and 59 arriving, according to EmptyJet.
What is a typical empty-leg price at MROC?
The median ask at MROC is $33,500 across 397 priced live listings, according to EmptyJet. Final quotes still vary by aircraft, date, and operator.
Which empty-leg routes are busiest at MROC?
The strongest live corridor at MROC is to KTUL (Tulsa International Airport), with 24 listings, according to EmptyJet.
Which aircraft fly empty legs at MROC most often?
The Hawker 800XP, a Midsize Jet, is the most common model on empty legs at MROC, with 184 live listings (~46% of live inventory), according to EmptyJet.
What is the airport code for Juan Santamaria International Airport?
The primary code for Juan Santamaria International Airport is MROC.
Where is MROC airport located?
Juan Santamaria International Airport (MROC) is in San Jose (Alajuela), Costa Rica.
What is the ICAO code for SJO?
The ICAO code for Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) is MROC.
What is the longest runway at MROC?
The longest runway at Juan Santamaria International Airport (MROC) is 9,882 ft.
Empty legs from this airport
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