<h2 class="blog-hed2 pb-lg-4 pb-3 text-lg-center">History Juan Santamaria International Airport</h2>
<p class="blog-para">The airport was built to replace the previous one in downtown San Jose where Parque La Sabana is located today. Funding was secured by the government in 1951 and construction proceed slowly until the airport was officially inaugurated on May 2, 1958. It was initially called "Aeropuerto Internacional el Coco" after its location of the same name in the province of Alajuela. It was later renamed in honor of Juan Santamar&iacute;a. In 1961, funding was secured to build the highway connecting the airport to downtown San Jos&eacute;.</p>
<h2 class="blog-hed2 pb-lg-4 pb-3 text-lg-left">Ground Transportation Juan Santamaria International Airport</h2>
<p class="blog-para">The road access to the airport is on an exit at Route 1, and near the exit to Alajuela. There is a parking area with surcharge, plus a bus stop with plenty of services to San Jose downtown (with no exact schedule but with 24-hours bus service and approximately one service every 10 minutes during working hours). Licensed taxis are available in the airport and will generally accept both colones and U.S. dollars, but not other currencies. Costa Rican taxis are red with yellow triangles on the doors, ubiquitous all over the country, plus there is a special airport taxi service that is licensed and employs orange taxis. While the rail line linking downtown Alajuela with San Jos&eacute;'s Atlantic Station passes in close proximity to the airport, there is no station serving the airport and no rail service of any kind to the airport.</p>
<h2 class="blog-hed2 pb-lg-4 pb-3 text-lg-left">The facility L.F. Wade International Airport</h2>
<p class="fs-6  wow fadeInUp">a single terminal building and offers various amenities and services to travelers, including shops, restaurants, car rental services, and duty-free shopping. The airport has undergone significant renovations and expansions over the years to accommodate the growing number of passengers and improve overall infrastructure and services.</p>
<p class="fs-6  wow fadeInUp">L.F. Wade International Airport, commonly referred to as Bermuda Airport, has a history dating back to 1942 when it was established as a military airfield by the United States Army Air Forces. After World War II, the airport was transferred to the Bermuda government and converted into a civilian airport. In 1946, it was officially designated as Bermuda's main international airport.</p>
<p class="fs-6  wow fadeInUp">The airport's IATA code is BDA, and its ICAO code is TXKF. It has a single runway, Runway 12/30, which is approximately 2,157 meters (7,077 feet) in length. The runway can accommodate a range of aircraft, including commercial airliners and private jets. The airport plays a crucial role in Bermuda's tourism industry, as tourism is a significant economic driver for the island. Bermuda is known for its beautiful beaches, crystal-clear waters, vibrant coral reefs, and cultural attractions, attracting tourists from around the world. In recent years, there have been various improvements and modernization efforts at L.F. Wade International Airport to enhance its facilities, security measures, and overall passenger experience. These improvements include upgrades to the terminal, runway, air traffic control systems, and security infrastructure. Overall, L.F. Wade International Airport is a vital transportation hub for Bermuda, connecting the island to various destinations worldwide and contributing to the island's economy and tourism industry.</p>
<h2 class="blog-hed2 pb-lg-4 pb-3 text-lg-left">Facilities Juan Santamaria International Airport</h2>
<p class="blog-para"><strong>Terminal building and control tower.</strong></p>
<p class="blog-para">The airport's sole runway allows operations of large widebody aircraft.</p>
<p class="blog-para">Currently, some scheduled flights are operated with Airbus A330, A340 and A350, and Boeing 747, 767, 777 and 787, for both passengers and freight. A Concorde landed in 1999 for that year's airshow. Previously, the airport had a small hangar, called the "NASA" hangar, to house research aircraft, like the Martin B-57 Canberra high altitude aircraft, that were being operated in Costa Rica. After that mission was completed, the hangar was removed.</p>
<p class="blog-para"><strong>Interior of the check-in hall Juan Santamaria International Airport</strong></p>
<p class="blog-para">Internationally the largest operator in the airport is Aviana and all their branches, followed by Copa Airlines which uses the Main Terminal (M). Domestically the largest airline is Sansa Airlines, and their flights depart from the Domestic Terminal (D). The largest US airlines at the airport by number of destinations served all year-long are American Airlines and JetBlue and the largest European airline at the airport is Iberia which is the only European airline that flies daily between Europe and San Jos&eacute; from their base Madrid airport using an Airbus A330-200 combined with the Airbus A350-900XWB (specially in European winter season).</p>
<p class="blog-para">No major changes were made to the terminal until November 1997 when the government issued a decree requesting participation of private companies to manage the operations of the airport. After a few years of legal challenges and contract negotiations, Altera Partners was given a 20-year concession and started managing the facilities in May 2001. It was also expected that the company would finish the necessary expansion and construction of new facilities, however in March 2002, Altera announced it would cease any further construction due to disagreements over financing and airport use fee billing with the government. The dispute was extended for a few years and problems started at the terminal; in 2005, the International Civil Aviation Organization pointed out that the airport did not comply with safety regulations. In July 2009, Alterra yielded the contract to a consortium composed of Houston-based Canadian-American company ADC &amp; HAS and the Brazilian company, Andrade Gutierrez Concessoes (AGC) - subsidiary of the conglomerate Andrade Gutierrez. In December 2009, Alterra Partners changed its name to AERIS Holdings, S.A. In November 2010, Aeris announced it had finished the expansion and construction of new facilities with the installation of the 9th boarding bridge.</p>
<p class="blog-para">The airport houses three business lounges for both special card holders and business class travellers; Avianca Club, Copa Club and VIP Lounge (for BAC Credomatic customers).</p>
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