Benjamin Rivera Noriega Airport (TJCP)
Medium airport · Culebra, (unassigned), Puerto Rico
Airport data
| Name | Benjamin Rivera Noriega Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | TJCP |
| IATA | CPX |
| Elevation | 49 ft (15 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 18°18'47" W 65°18'14" 18.31295, -65.30389 |
| Location | Culebra, (unassigned), Puerto Rico |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/31 | 2,600 ft (792 m) | 50 ft | ASPH-G | No |
Benjamin Rivera Noriega Airport at a glance
Benjamin Rivera Noriega Airport is a medium airport in Culebra, (unassigned), Puerto Rico, known to airline systems as CPX. The field elevation of 49 ft (15 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at TJCP 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, 13/31, offers 2,600 ft (792 m) of asph-g surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 13 points roughly 130° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for TJCP 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 Benjamin Rivera Noriega Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Antonio Rivera Rodriguez Airport | TJVQ | 28 km (15 NM) |
| Cyril E. King Airport | TIST | 35 km (19 NM) |
| José Aponte de la Torre Airport | TJRV | 36 km (19 NM) |
| Luis Munoz Marin International Airport | TJSJ | 75 km (41 NM) |
| Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport | TUPJ | 82 km (44 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Benjamin Rivera Noriega Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 49 ft field elevation of Benjamin Rivera Noriega 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 Benjamin Rivera Noriega Airport
What is the ICAO code of Benjamin Rivera Noriega Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Benjamin Rivera Noriega Airport is TJCP, and its IATA code is CPX. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Benjamin Rivera Noriega Airport above sea level?
Benjamin Rivera Noriega Airport sits at an elevation of 49 feet (15 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Benjamin Rivera Noriega Airport located?
The airport lies at 18.3130, -65.3039 — in Culebra, (unassigned), Puerto Rico, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Antonio Rivera Rodriguez Airport, about 28 km away.
Does TJCP publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for TJCP 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 Benjamin Rivera Noriega Airport?
Benjamin Rivera Noriega Airport has one runway. The longest, 13/31, measures 2,600 ft (792 m) with a ASPH-G surface.