Rafael Hernández International Airport (TJBQ)
Medium airport · Aguadilla, (unassigned), Puerto Rico
Airport data
| Name | Rafael Hernández International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | TJBQ |
| IATA | BQN |
| Elevation | 237 ft (72 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 18°29'42" W 67°7'46" 18.49490, -67.12940 |
| Location | Aguadilla, (unassigned), Puerto Rico |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 11,702 ft (3567 m) | 200 ft | ASP | Yes |
Rafael Hernández International Airport at a glance
Rafael Hernández International Airport is a medium airport in Aguadilla, (unassigned), Puerto Rico, known to airline systems as BQN. The field elevation of 237 ft (72 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at TJBQ are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 08/26, offers 11,702 ft (3567 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 TJBQ 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 Rafael Hernández International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Eugenio Maria De Hostos Airport | TJMZ | 27 km (15 NM) |
| Antonio Nery Juarbe Pol Airport | TJAB | 48 km (26 NM) |
| Mercedita International Airport | TJPS | 81 km (44 NM) |
| Fernando Luis Ribas Dominicci Airport | TJIG | 109 km (59 NM) |
| Luis Munoz Marin International Airport | TJSJ | 119 km (64 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Rafael Hernández International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 237 ft field elevation of Rafael Hernández International 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 Rafael Hernández International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Rafael Hernández International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Rafael Hernández International Airport is TJBQ, and its IATA code is BQN. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Rafael Hernández International Airport above sea level?
Rafael Hernández International Airport sits at an elevation of 237 feet (72 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Rafael Hernández International Airport located?
The airport lies at 18.4949, -67.1294 — in Aguadilla, (unassigned), Puerto Rico, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Eugenio Maria De Hostos Airport, about 27 km away.
Does TJBQ publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for TJBQ 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 Rafael Hernández International Airport?
Rafael Hernández International Airport has one runway. The longest, 08/26, measures 11,702 ft (3567 m) with a ASP surface.