Signature Aviation plans to build and operate a new general and business aviation terminal at Guanacaste Airport in Liberia, a move the company says will expand private-flight services in Costa Rica’s North Pacific region. The project was announced this week in partnership with airport operator Coriport and Vinci Airports. The terminal is expected to open later this year and will be financed and constructed by Signature Aviation as part of the company’s broader push into Latin America.
Signature said the facility will be designed specifically for private aviation travelers, combining ground handling with hospitality-focused services. Plans for the terminal include a VIP lounge, a conference room, direct access to the ramp, and dedicated customs and immigration processing for private flights.
The design also includes an indoor area for vehicles and electric vehicle charging points. Organizers say the project will use local materials and incorporate environmental considerations into the overall concept.
Signature has selected Bambú Construcción, a Costa Rican firm, to lead the building work. Once the terminal opens, operations will run in tandem with Aerologística, a San José-based ground handling group. Although construction is still ahead, Signature has already started providing ground services at Guanacaste Airport. The company says that support currently covers a range of aircraft activity, including business jets as well as cargo, military, and transport flights.
Coriport and Vinci Airports described the project as a step aimed at improving the private aviation experience for travelers arriving in Guanacaste, a province that draws both leisure visitors and people traveling for business. The airport serves as a key entry point for beach destinations and inland attractions across the North Pacific.
Backers of the terminal say the buildout will generate local employment during construction and later through ongoing operations. They also expect the expanded private aviation facilities to increase private flight traffic, which could bring additional spending to the region’s tourism economy.
Guanacaste is often marketed for its beach towns and outdoor activities, and the airport’s growth has tracked with rising international demand for direct access to the province. With the new terminal, airport officials and Signature are positioning Guanacaste Airport as a stronger hub for both high-end leisure travel and business aviation.
The development also fits within Costa Rica’s broader effort to expand aviation capacity and services outside the Central Valley, particularly in regions that rely heavily on international arrivals.
