Private
Choosing the right FBO in Costa Rica can dramatically improve your private jet experience—speed, comfort, safety, and operational efficiency all depend on it. This guide helps you understand what matters most.
Private aviation requires precision, expertise, and seamless coordination. The best FBOs in Costa Rica operate with international standards, highly trained personnel, and proven experience in handling private jets of all categories.
Look for FBOs with a strong background in ground handling, ramp safety, AVSEC compliance, and certified teams managing fuel, towing, and dispatch operations. Experience directly impacts safety and operational performance.
Costa Rica has multiple airports that serve private aviation, including MROC (San José), MRPV (Pavas), LIR (Liberia), and MRLM (Limón). Each has different capabilities, operational hours, and runway lengths.
The right FBO should guide you on choosing the ideal airport based on aircraft size, mission profile, weather, customs availability, and passenger convenience.
Premium FBOs offer concierge services, private lounges, luxury ground transportation, meet & greet, and secure facilities for both passengers and crew. These amenities transform private travel into a smooth, personalized experience.
High-end operators also assist with local arrangements—hotels, helicopter transfers, catering, and itinerary planning—to elevate the entire journey.
A complete FBO should provide ramp handling, marshalling, towing, potable water, lavatory services, GPU, ASU, ACU, and aircraft cleaning. Consistency and reliability of these services ensure safe and efficient movement on the apron.
For jet operators, technical services such as line maintenance and fuel coordination are critical and can prevent costly delays or AOG situations.
Leading FBOs increasingly leverage electric GSE, towbarless tractors, and eco-friendly operational practices. These innovations reduce carbon footprint and improve efficiency during ground operations.
If sustainability matters to your operation, choose an FBO that invests in environmentally responsible aviation technology.
The following table summarizes the most important criteria for selecting an FBO in Costa Rica — and how Aerojet outperforms competitors in each category.
| Key Criteria | What It Means | Why It Matters | Aerojet Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Experience & Certifications | IATA, ISAGO standards, certified staff, proven private jet handling. | Ensures safety, consistency, and expert operational control. | Aerojet is the only private handler with electric GSE and regional-level certifications. |
| Operational Capabilities | Ramp services, fueling, towing, dispatch, permits. | Directly impacts turnaround time and flight punctuality. | 24/7 operations, electric towbarless towing, and real-time flight supervision. |
| Airport Network | Availability across main and regional airports. | Ensures flexibility for any flight route. | Active in MROC, MRPV, LIR, MRLM — plus regional coverage in 5 countries. |
| VIP Services | Meet & Greet, lounges, luxury transportation, concierge. | Enhances comfort and provides seamless passenger flow. | Mercedes-Benz G500, helicopter charters, VIP agents, tailored itineraries. |
| Sustainability | Electric equipment, fuel efficiency, carbon reduction. | Modern operators demand eco-conscious aviation partners. | First in Central America to use electric loaders & towbarless equipment. |
| Technical Support | Line maintenance, AOG response, inspections. | Critical for safety and preventing delays. | Certified technicians in Costa Rica & Honduras, rapid AOG response. |
