Eugenio Maria De Hostos Airport (TJMZ)
Medium airport · Mayaguez, (unassigned), Puerto Rico
Airport data
| Name | Eugenio Maria De Hostos Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | TJMZ |
| IATA | MAZ |
| Elevation | 28 ft (9 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 18°15'21" W 67°8'55" 18.25570, -67.14850 |
| Location | Mayaguez, (unassigned), Puerto Rico |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 4,998 ft (1523 m) | 100 ft | ASP | Yes |
Eugenio Maria De Hostos Airport at a glance
Eugenio Maria De Hostos Airport is a medium airport in Mayaguez, (unassigned), Puerto Rico, known to airline systems as MAZ. The field elevation of 28 ft (9 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at TJMZ 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 4,998 ft (1523 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 TJMZ 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 Eugenio Maria De Hostos 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 | 27 km (15 NM) |
| Antonio Nery Juarbe Pol Airport | TJAB | 54 km (29 NM) |
| Mercedita International Airport | TJPS | 68 km (37 NM) |
| Fernando Luis Ribas Dominicci Airport | TJIG | 113 km (61 NM) |
| Luis Munoz Marin International Airport | TJSJ | 123 km (66 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Eugenio Maria De Hostos Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 28 ft field elevation of Eugenio Maria De Hostos 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 Eugenio Maria De Hostos Airport
What is the ICAO code of Eugenio Maria De Hostos Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Eugenio Maria De Hostos Airport is TJMZ, and its IATA code is MAZ. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Eugenio Maria De Hostos Airport above sea level?
Eugenio Maria De Hostos Airport sits at an elevation of 28 feet (9 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Eugenio Maria De Hostos Airport located?
The airport lies at 18.2557, -67.1485 — in Mayaguez, (unassigned), Puerto Rico, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Rafael Hernández International Airport, about 27 km away.
Does TJMZ publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for TJMZ 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 Eugenio Maria De Hostos Airport?
Eugenio Maria De Hostos Airport has one runway. The longest, 09/27, measures 4,998 ft (1523 m) with a ASP surface.