Antonio Rivera Rodriguez Airport (TJVQ)
Medium airport · Vieques, (unassigned), Puerto Rico
Airport data
| Name | Antonio Rivera Rodriguez Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | TJVQ |
| IATA | VQS |
| Elevation | 49 ft (15 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 18°8'5" W 65°29'37" 18.13480, -65.49360 |
| Location | Vieques, (unassigned), Puerto Rico |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 4,301 ft (1311 m) | 75 ft | ASP | Yes |
Antonio Rivera Rodriguez Airport at a glance
Antonio Rivera Rodriguez Airport is a medium airport in Vieques, (unassigned), Puerto Rico, known to airline systems as VQS. The field elevation of 49 ft (15 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at TJVQ 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 4,301 ft (1311 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 TJVQ 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 Antonio Rivera Rodriguez Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| José Aponte de la Torre Airport | TJRV | 20 km (11 NM) |
| Benjamin Rivera Noriega Airport | TJCP | 28 km (15 NM) |
| Cyril E. King Airport | TIST | 59 km (32 NM) |
| Luis Munoz Marin International Airport | TJSJ | 63 km (34 NM) |
| Fernando Luis Ribas Dominicci Airport | TJIG | 73 km (39 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Antonio Rivera Rodriguez Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 49 ft field elevation of Antonio Rivera Rodriguez 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 Antonio Rivera Rodriguez Airport
What is the ICAO code of Antonio Rivera Rodriguez Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Antonio Rivera Rodriguez Airport is TJVQ, and its IATA code is VQS. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Antonio Rivera Rodriguez Airport above sea level?
Antonio Rivera Rodriguez 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 Antonio Rivera Rodriguez Airport located?
The airport lies at 18.1348, -65.4936 — in Vieques, (unassigned), Puerto Rico, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is José Aponte de la Torre Airport, about 20 km away.
Does TJVQ publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for TJVQ 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 Antonio Rivera Rodriguez Airport?
Antonio Rivera Rodriguez Airport has one runway. The longest, 09/27, measures 4,301 ft (1311 m) with a ASP surface.