Airliner at the gate with a jet bridge and ground crew

Regional Airport · Puerto Rico

TJPSPSE

Mercedita International Airport

Ponce, Puerto Rico

ICAO

TJPS

IATA

PSE

Category

Regional Airport

Elevation

29 ft

Country

Puerto Rico

Flight Support Services

Flight Support Services at TJPS

The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Mercedita International Airport (TJPS / PSE) in Ponce, Puerto Rico, through one 24/7 OCC desk.

TJPS is listed in our network as a regional airport with high traffic. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.

Overflight & Landing Permits – Puerto Rico

Efficient coordination of overflight, landing, ad hoc, and seasonal block permit applications with the civil aviation authority of Puerto Rico.

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.

Ground Handling at TJPS

Direct FBO and handler coordination at TJPS covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.

Mercedita International Airport publishes rescue and fire fighting cover of FAA Index B.

Jet A1 Fuel at TJPS

Fuel on record at Mercedita International Airport: Jet fuel & Avgas. Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors.

Flight Planning & Dispatch to TJPS

Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring.

Planning reference for TJPS: 18° 0′ 29″ N 66° 33′ 47″ W; elevation 29 ft; local time UTC-4.

Crew & Passenger Services in Ponce

Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Ponce.

Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at TJPS.

Cargo Operations at TJPS

Support for freighter operations into TJPS covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.

Field Information

Mercedita International Airport

Latitude
18° 0′ 29″ N
Longitude
66° 33′ 47″ W
ICAO code
TJPS
IATA code
PSE
Municipality
Ponce
Timezone
UTC-4
Traffic
High
Fuel Type
Jet fuel & Avgas
Fire Category
FAA Index B
Airport Category
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OCC Dispatch Desk

Planning A Flight To PSE?

Send us your aircraft, schedule, and requirements. Our duty dispatcher will confirm applicable permit lead times, handling arrangements, and available Jet A1 pricing for TJPS.

Submit flight inquiry for TJPS

Operational Notes

Frequently Asked Questions – TJPS

What are the ICAO and IATA codes for Mercedita International Airport?

The ICAO code is TJPS and the IATA code is PSE.

Is Jet A1 available at TJPS?

Yes. Fuel on record at Mercedita International Airport is Jet fuel & Avgas; into-plane pricing and fuel releases are arranged by our OCC.

What is the fire category at TJPS?

Mercedita International Airport publishes rescue and fire fighting cover of FAA Index B.

What time zone does TJPS operate in?

Mercedita International Airport operates on UTC-4.

How do I request ground handling or a permit for TJPS?

Send your aircraft, schedule, and requirements to occ@thenetworkplan.com. Our duty dispatcher will confirm applicable permit lead times, handling arrangements, and available Jet A1 pricing for TJPS.