
Regional airport · Aguadilla, Puerto Rico
Aguadilla/Rafael Hernandez (Borinquen)
- Elevation
- 237 ft
- Coordinates
- 18°30′N 67°08′W
- Local time
- America/Puerto Rico
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Field information
TJBQ runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Aguadilla/Rafael Hernandez (Borinquen) (TJBQ/BQN) has one runway, 08/26, 11,702 ft (3,567 m) long of asphalt. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1 & Avgas. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as ARFF index B. Operating hours: Open 24 hours (H24). Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at TJBQ, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.
Classification
Regional airport
Time zone
America/Puerto Rico
Country
Puerto Rico
PR
Municipality
Aguadilla
Elevation
237 ft
Position
18.4949, -67.1294
Traffic level
High
Fuel
Jet A-1 & Avgas
Fire & rescue
ARFF index B
Operating hours
Open 24 hours (H24)
Runways · TJBQ
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 11,702 ft (3,567 m) | 200 ft | asphalt | Lighted |
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at TJBQ.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Aguadilla/Rafael Hernandez (Borinquen) (TJBQ / BQN) in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico, through one 24/7 OCC desk. TJBQ is listed in our network as a regional airport. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.
Services coordinated at TJBQ
One 24/7 OCC desk
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Overflight & Landing Permits – Puerto Rico
Efficient coordination of overflight, landing, ad hoc, and seasonal block permit applications with the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Applicable permit lead times for Puerto Rico are confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request. For airline operators, navigation fee verifications, overflight charge audits, and CAA account reconciliations for Puerto Rico are managed end-to-end.
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Ground Handling at TJBQ
Direct FBO and handler coordination at TJBQ covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
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Fuel Arrangements at TJBQ
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at TJBQ is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
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Flight Planning & Dispatch to TJBQ
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for TJBQ: 18° 29′ 42″ N 67° 7′ 46″ W; elevation 237 ft.
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Crew & Passenger Services in Aguadilla
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Aguadilla. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at TJBQ.
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Cargo Operations at TJBQ
Support for freighter operations into TJBQ covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where TJBQ sits in the network
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Operating into TJBQ?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Aguadilla/Rafael Hernandez (Borinquen) — one desk for the whole trip.