San Jose – Feb 2017

 

 

LANDSIDE

Nothing from the International Terminal. The domestic terminal looked like it would have some views of this ramp but not the main ramp or runway.

The road on the opposite side of the airport does allow some limited views of the hangars and ramps. There was a raised footpath at the eastern end alongside the road which would be a good spot for photography, but I couldn't see a spot to park up.

 

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AIRSIDE

No problems seeing the runway and stands but other ramps are out of view.

 

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HOTELS

Didn’t notice any with views. The nearby town of Alajuela has a good selection.

 

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WHAT TO EXPECT 

Not particularly busy. Avianca have a few flights and the local carrier operates Cessna Caravans. Regular flights from US carriers.

 

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There is a maintenance area which had several aircraft parked up and the Air Force / Police had a couple of aircraft present. A left seat for arrival and right for departure is your best chance to see these ramps. Currently parked up along with a few others that couldn't be read.

 

VP-CBM, CBQ, CDD, CDH Interjet A320's

VP-CDO Air Aruba A320

N953QQ E190 Alliance Airlines (Australia)

PR-AZG E190 A/W

 

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Hotel Costa Verde

 

About 3 hours drive from San Jose in the town of Quepos.

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HK-3133X  B727  Avianca cls - Hotel room

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TI-AZS  DC9   Aeropostal - Front fuselage section as hotel room

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N570SH  MD82  UM Air - Front fuselage as hotel room, Rear fuselage preserved next to bar. Can walk up the rear stairs into the fuselage.

 

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Suites Charter Boutique Hotel

 

Part of Ricar2 El Avion Bar/restaurant near town of Dominical about 40km south of Quepos.

N369FA  B727  Allegro Air