Antonio Nery Juarbe Pol Airport (TJAB)
Medium airport · Arecibo, (unassigned), Puerto Rico
Airport data
| Name | Antonio Nery Juarbe Pol Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | TJAB |
| IATA | ARE |
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 18°27'3" W 66°40'33" 18.45085, -66.67577 |
| Location | Arecibo, (unassigned), Puerto Rico |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 3,975 ft (1212 m) | 60 ft | ASP | Yes |
Antonio Nery Juarbe Pol Airport at a glance
Antonio Nery Juarbe Pol Airport is a medium airport in Arecibo, (unassigned), Puerto Rico, known to airline systems as ARE. The field elevation of 23 ft (7 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at TJAB are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 08/26, offers 3,975 ft (1212 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 08 points roughly 80° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for TJAB shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Antonio Nery Juarbe Pol Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rafael Hernández International Airport | TJBQ | 48 km (26 NM) |
| Mercedita International Airport | TJPS | 51 km (28 NM) |
| Eugenio Maria De Hostos Airport | TJMZ | 54 km (29 NM) |
| Fernando Luis Ribas Dominicci Airport | TJIG | 61 km (33 NM) |
| Luis Munoz Marin International Airport | TJSJ | 71 km (38 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Antonio Nery Juarbe Pol Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 23 ft field elevation of Antonio Nery Juarbe Pol Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 9 airports and airfields we list for Puerto Rico — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Antonio Nery Juarbe Pol Airport
What is the ICAO code of Antonio Nery Juarbe Pol Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Antonio Nery Juarbe Pol Airport is TJAB, and its IATA code is ARE. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Antonio Nery Juarbe Pol Airport above sea level?
Antonio Nery Juarbe Pol Airport sits at an elevation of 23 feet (7 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Antonio Nery Juarbe Pol Airport located?
The airport lies at 18.4508, -66.6758 — in Arecibo, (unassigned), Puerto Rico, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Rafael Hernández International Airport, about 48 km away.
Does TJAB publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for TJAB appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Antonio Nery Juarbe Pol Airport?
Antonio Nery Juarbe Pol Airport has one runway. The longest, 08/26, measures 3,975 ft (1212 m) with a ASP surface.