Costa Rica: AERIS Advances Expansion and New Parking Improvements at Juan Santamaría International Airport ⋆ The Costa Rica News

As part of the modernization and expansion process of the Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) infrastructure, AERIS is progressing with the execution of the Public Parking Expansion (Phase 1), one of the projects outlined in the SJO Master Plan.

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This work will increase available parking capacity and complements other improvements developed in the Main Parking Lot, aimed at strengthening services, mobility, and the user experience.

The Public Parking Expansion (Phase 1) involves an investment of $14.9 million, with an estimated inauguration date in April 2027.

The project will also include four vehicle entry and exit points, a covered walkway connecting the parking structure to the Domestic Terminal, and modern systems for lighting, telecommunications, security, fire alarms, fire suppression, air conditioning, and access and payment control, among other technical components.

“Juan Santamaría International Airport continues to advance in a transformation process that allows us to support its growth and continue elevating the experience of those passing through the terminal.

At AERIS, we maintain a constant investment to drive its development and consolidate an increasingly modern and competitive infrastructure that helps strengthen connectivity and continues generating value for Costa Rica,” stated Ricardo Hernández, Executive Director of AERIS.

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This project will significantly expand parking capacity by constructing a structure of approximately 21,000 m², featuring six levels and two sublevels, incorporating 600 new vehicle spaces and 32 motorcycle spaces.