Fernando Luis Ribas Dominicci Airport (TJIG)
Medium airport · San Juan, (unassigned), Puerto Rico
Airport data
| Name | Fernando Luis Ribas Dominicci Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | TJIG |
| IATA | SIG |
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 18°27'24" W 66°5'53" 18.45680, -66.09810 |
| Location | San Juan, (unassigned), Puerto Rico |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 5,317 ft (1621 m) | 100 ft | ASP | Yes |
Fernando Luis Ribas Dominicci Airport at a glance
Fernando Luis Ribas Dominicci Airport is a medium airport in San Juan, (unassigned), Puerto Rico, known to airline systems as SIG. The field elevation of 10 ft (3 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at TJIG 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, 09/27, offers 5,317 ft (1621 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 09 points roughly 90° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for TJIG 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 Fernando Luis Ribas Dominicci Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Luis Munoz Marin International Airport | TJSJ | 10 km (5 NM) |
| José Aponte de la Torre Airport | TJRV | 54 km (29 NM) |
| Antonio Nery Juarbe Pol Airport | TJAB | 61 km (33 NM) |
| Mercedita International Airport | TJPS | 70 km (38 NM) |
| Antonio Rivera Rodriguez Airport | TJVQ | 73 km (39 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Fernando Luis Ribas Dominicci Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 10 ft field elevation of Fernando Luis Ribas Dominicci 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 Fernando Luis Ribas Dominicci Airport
What is the ICAO code of Fernando Luis Ribas Dominicci Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Fernando Luis Ribas Dominicci Airport is TJIG, and its IATA code is SIG. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Fernando Luis Ribas Dominicci Airport above sea level?
Fernando Luis Ribas Dominicci Airport sits at an elevation of 10 feet (3 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Fernando Luis Ribas Dominicci Airport located?
The airport lies at 18.4568, -66.0981 — in San Juan, (unassigned), Puerto Rico, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Luis Munoz Marin International Airport, about 10 km away.
Does TJIG publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for TJIG 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 Fernando Luis Ribas Dominicci Airport?
Fernando Luis Ribas Dominicci Airport has one runway. The longest, 09/27, measures 5,317 ft (1621 m) with a ASP surface.