TJBQ

VFR

RAFAEL HERNANDEZ

AGUADILLA · PUERTO RICO

Elev
237.7'
Longest RWY
Tower
SUN THRU SAT 1100-0100Z AND OTHER TIMES BY NOTAM.
Status
Towered
Now--Z· METAR00:50Z
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Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Towered
SUN THRU SAT 1100-0100Z AND OTHER TIMES BY NOTAM. local · CTAF after hrs
Pattern alt
1,237.7'
MSL · field 237.7' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
Calm
No wind component

METAR & TAF TJBQ

Current METAR

Observed 00:50Z

TJBQ 120050Z 10014G22KT 10SM CLR 28/24 A3012
Wind
100° @ 14G22 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
28°C / 24°C
Altimeter
30.12 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
1,607 ft
Ceiling
Unlimited
Rules
VFR

Airport info & contacts

Manager on record, flight service, ARTCC, attendance schedule and pattern altitude — published by the FAA and refreshed every 28 days.

Location

From city
3 NM NE
VFR sectional
PUERTO RICO-VIRGIN ISLANDS
ARTCC
ZSU · SAN JUAN
NOTAM facility
TJBQ (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Not published.

Flight service · Hours

FSS SJU
SAN JUAN1-800-WX-BRIEF

Frequencies

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No frequencies.

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
100° · 14 kt

Pattern entry · RWY

No runway selected.
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic

Approaches & charts

RNAV (GPS) RWY 08
TJBQ · IAP
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Services on the field

Fuel grades, oxygen, maintenance, ramp storage and lighting — as declared to the FAA by the airport operator.

Fuel & services

Fuel
100A1
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Not available
Other services
CARGO,CHTR,INSTR

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
  • Hangar
Landing fee
Yes
Customs
Not available
Lighting schedule
SS-SR
Beacon schedule
SS-SR
Beacon
White / Green (civil land)(WG)
Wind indicator
Lighted
Segmented circle
Yes

Fuel & FBOs

Cheapest 100LL and Jet A on the field and nearby. Always confirm with the FBO before taxi.

Airport notes

Surface conditions, obstructions, local procedures, lighting outages and other notes published with each FAA cycle.

No airport notes published for this field.

VFR map & nearby airports

VFR sectional. Tap any ICAO chip to open that airport.

Key facts · TJBQ

Answer card
ICAO
TJBQ
Name
RAFAEL HERNANDEZ
Location
AGUADILLA, PUERTO RICO
Elevation
237.7 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,237.7 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Towered · SUN THRU SAT 1100-0100Z AND OTHER TIMES BY NOTAM.
Total runways
0
Longest runway
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
0
Magnetic variation
10°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
100° at 14 kt
Favored runway now

Rafael Hernandez Airport (TJBQ) is in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico. Field elevation is 237.7 ft MSL. The airport has one runway, 08/26, at 11,702 ft. The tower is open Sunday through Saturday from 1100 to 0100Z. Other times are by NOTAM. No ILS approaches are published here.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. The field sits in a busy coastal area. Expect a mix of airline, cargo and general aviation traffic. Noise rules matter here. Touch and go landings are prohibited from 2200 to 0600 local time. Maintenance engine run is also restricted at night. Check the current Chart Supplement for any other published noise or curfew restrictions before flying in.

Copeca Jet Center is on the field. It carries Jet A. Western Aviation Service (WASCO) is also on the field. It carries AVGAS 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist. Taxiway conditions are not all clean. Loose aggregate is reported on parts of Taxiways A and B. Taxiway C south of Runway 08/26 is closed permanently. Taxiway M is closed permanently. The northeast apron is a public ramp. For parking, call ground on 120.875 or airport operations. Customs and USDA contacts are published for crews that need them.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at TJBQ?
Pattern altitude is not published. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
What are the tower hours at Rafael Hernandez Airport?
The tower is published as open Sunday through Saturday from 1100 to 0100Z. Other times are by NOTAM.
Does TJBQ have any ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published for TJBQ. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach list before you go.
What is the longest runway at TJBQ?
TJBQ has one runway. Runway 08/26 is 11,702 ft long and uses asphalt-concrete pavement.
Which FBOs are on the field at TJBQ?
Copeca Jet Center is on the field. It carries Jet A. Western Aviation Service (WASCO) is also on the field. It carries AVGAS 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist.
Is there a night restriction for touch and go landings at TJBQ?
Yes. Touch and go landings are prohibited from 2200 to 0600 local time daily. Check the current Chart Supplement for any other published operating limits.
Can I park on the ramp at TJBQ?
The northeast apron is a public ramp. For aircraft parking, call BQN ground on 120.875 or call airport operations at 787-729-8715 ext. 5023.
Are there any taxiway closures or surface issues at TJBQ?
Yes. Taxiway C south of Runway 08/26 is closed permanently. Taxiway M is closed permanently. Loose aggregate is reported on parts of Taxiways A and B. Taxi with care.

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