Universal Aviation secures general aviation hangar at San José Airport

Universal Aviation Costa Rica has secured a 10,000-square-foot aircraft hangar at Juan Santamaría International Airport (MROC/SJO), following a competitive process conducted by airport operator AERIS.

The hangar, managed through GAT SJO, is currently the only facility at MROC available for general aviation use. It can accommodate a midsize business aircraft and a smaller aircraft, subject to dimensions and configuration, and includes adjacent office space.

“This is an important strategic addition for business aviation in Costa Rica,” said Adolfo Aragón, CEO of Universal Aviation.

“Since opening Costa Rica’s first GAT in San José, we’ve continued working closely with AERIS, local authorities, and our partners to strengthen the infrastructure and support available to business aviation.

"Adding hangar capability is another step forward and means we can now offer operators something unique at MROC - access to both the country’s first and only GAT and hangar space at the same airport.”

The facility is available for transient, overnight, weekend and longer-term hangarage.

GAT SJO, Costa Rica’s first dedicated General Aviation Terminal, opened in December 2019. Universal Aviation provides ground support at MROC, including ground handling, CIQ coordination, flight planning, transportation, catering and permit support.

The new hangar adds dedicated aircraft storage to the facilities available to business aviation operators at San José.

BlueSky Business Aviation News | 17th September 2026 | Issue #858