{ "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Airport", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "addressCountry": "Costa Rica", "addressLocality": "Puerto Jimenez" }, "airlines": [ "Regional carriers" ], "amenityFeature": [ { "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification", "name": "Domestic to Domestic Connection Time", "value": "35 minutes" }, { "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification", "name": "Domestic to International Connection Time", "value": "65 minutes" }, { "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification", "name": "International to Domestic Connection Time", "value": "65 minutes" }, { "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification", "name": "International to International Connection Time", "value": "80 minutes" }, { "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification", "name": "Interline Connection Time", "value": "100 minutes" } ], "city": "Puerto Jimenez", "code": "PJM", "comparison_tool_link": "/compare/PJM", "connection_tips": "Puerto Jimenez Airport (PJM) is the primary gateway to the Osa Peninsula and the Corcovado National Park in Costa Rica. Ground transport is exceptionally well-supported; most eco-lodges provide complimentary airport pickups for their guests in open-sided 4WD vehicles. Official taxis are also plentiful outside arrivals and take only 5 minutes to reach the town center.\n\nA unique connection tip: for those heading to remote lodges like Drake Bay, pre-booked boat transfers from the town wharf (approx. 10 mins walk from strip) are the most reliable option. The terminal is small and handles regular Sansa and Aerobell flights from San Jos\u00e9 The shorter-than-usual middle paragraph is really about the ease of the land-side handoff, because the airport itself is only a quick stop.\n\nArrive 60 minutes before departure. Facilities include basic waiting areas and free Wi-Fi. Ensure you have cash (CRC or USD) for park entrance fees That is why the airport works best as a quick private or charter access point rather than a stand-alone passenger destination. That makes it a useful utility field for private or charter traffic rather than a place to improvise. A lodge or wharf transfer should already be set, because the Osa Peninsula works best when the river or lodge handoff is fixed.", "country": "Costa Rica", "flag_url": "https://flagcdn.com/w320/cr.png", "flight_search_affiliate_link": "https://book.beatthatflight.com.au/?currency=CRC", "frequent_traveler_tip": [ "Coordinate your lodge transfer in advance for a seamless jungle connection.", "Take a 5-minute walk to the town center if traveling with light luggage.", "The flight from San Jos\u00e9 offers incredible views of the Osa canopy.", "Check-in is fast; 60 minutes early is more than sufficient.", "Try the local Costa Rican-style ceviche in town after landing." ], "global_map_link": "https://www.google.com/maps?q=Puerto+Jimenez+Airport", "google_maps_reviews": { "rating": 0.0, "recent_reviews": [], "total_reviews": 0 }, "hotel_affiliate_link": "https://book.beatthatflight.com.au/?currency=CRC", "iataCode": "PJM", "icao": "MRPJ", "international": false, "last_modified": "May 2026", "last_updated": "2026-03-30", "latitude": 8.5333299637, "layover_planner_info": "Limited amenities; plan ahead for food and transport.", "longitude": -83.3000030518, "mct_domestic_to_domestic": 35, "mct_domestic_to_international": 65, "mct_interline": 100, "mct_international_to_domestic": 65, "mct_international_to_international": 80, "missed_connection_help": "Contact airline desk for assistance.", "name": "Puerto Jimenez Airport", "region": "North America", "related_airports": [ { "code": "SJO", "name": "Juan Santamar\u00eda International Airport" }, { "code": "GLF", "name": "Golfito Airport" } ], "terminal_info": "Puerto Jimenez Airport functions as the primary aviation gateway to Costa Rica's Osa Peninsula and the renowned Corcovado National Park, often called the 'Amazon of Costa Rica' for its exceptional biodiversity. The facility operates a modest terminal designed to handle domestic flights, primarily serving as the eastern access point to this remote peninsula where scientists, naturalists, and eco-tourists converge to experience one of the world's most biologically intense locations.\n\nThe airport's operational landscape underwent significant consolidation by 2024, with Sansa Air emerging as the sole scheduled carrier following Nature Air's cessation of operations. Sansa operates daily flights from San Jos\u00e9's Juan Santamaria International Airport using 14-passenger Cessna 208 Grand Caravan aircraft, well-suited for the short runway and regional flying conditions. This single-carrier environment reflects broader challenges in Costa Rica's domestic aviation market while maintaining essential connectivity for this ecologically critical region.\n\nThe terminal facilities accommodate the specific needs of eco-tourism and research activities that dominate local travel patterns. Basic passenger amenities support travelers heading to lodges throughout the Osa Peninsula, with many visitors using Puerto Jimenez as their entry point for multi-day expeditions into Corcovado National Park. Ground transportation from the airport typically involves pre-arranged transfers to accommodations or park entrances, as the remote location limits spontaneous transport options.\n\nComplementing scheduled Sansa service, charter operators like Fly Adventure provide additional flexibility with capabilities to reach multiple Osa Peninsula destinations including Drake Bay, Golfito, Carate, and Palmar Sur. These services prove essential for accessing remote lodges and research stations scattered across the peninsula. The airport's strategic importance extends beyond tourism, serving as a vital link for local communities, emergency medical evacuations, and supply deliveries to this isolated region where road access remains challenging, particularly during the rainy season when rivers can become impassable.", "terminal_map_url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Puerto_Jimenez_Airport" }