José Aponte de la Torre Airport (TJRV)
Medium airport · Ceiba, (unassigned), Puerto Rico
Airport data
| Name | José Aponte de la Torre Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | TJRV |
| IATA | NRR |
| Elevation | 38 ft (12 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 18°14'50" W 65°38'23" 18.24726, -65.63979 |
| Location | Ceiba, (unassigned), Puerto Rico |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/25 | 11,000 ft (3353 m) | 150 ft | PEM | Yes |
José Aponte de la Torre Airport at a glance
José Aponte de la Torre Airport is a medium airport in Ceiba, (unassigned), Puerto Rico, known to airline systems as NRR. The field elevation of 38 ft (12 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at TJRV 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, 7/25, offers 11,000 ft (3353 m) of pem surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 7 points roughly 70° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for TJRV 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 José Aponte de la Torre 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 | 20 km (11 NM) |
| Benjamin Rivera Noriega Airport | TJCP | 36 km (19 NM) |
| Luis Munoz Marin International Airport | TJSJ | 44 km (24 NM) |
| Fernando Luis Ribas Dominicci Airport | TJIG | 54 km (29 NM) |
| Cyril E. King Airport | TIST | 71 km (38 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for José Aponte de la Torre Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 38 ft field elevation of José Aponte de la Torre 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 José Aponte de la Torre Airport
What is the ICAO code of José Aponte de la Torre Airport?
The ICAO identifier of José Aponte de la Torre Airport is TJRV, and its IATA code is NRR. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is José Aponte de la Torre Airport above sea level?
José Aponte de la Torre Airport sits at an elevation of 38 feet (12 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is José Aponte de la Torre Airport located?
The airport lies at 18.2473, -65.6398 — in Ceiba, (unassigned), Puerto Rico, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Antonio Rivera Rodriguez Airport, about 20 km away.
Does TJRV publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for TJRV 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 José Aponte de la Torre Airport?
José Aponte de la Torre Airport has one runway. The longest, 7/25, measures 11,000 ft (3353 m) with a PEM surface.