TJCP

VFR

BENJAMIN RIVERA NORIEGA

ISLA DE CULEBRA · PUERTO RICO

Elev
42.9'
Longest RWY
2,596'13/31
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR09:53Z
Satellite top-down sketch of TJCP BENJAMIN RIVERA NORIEGA showing runway layout — runways 13/31
Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into TJCP
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,042.9'
MSL · field 42.9' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 13
H/W +7 · X/W 4 kt L

METAR & TAF TJCP

TJCP does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: TIST (CYRIL E KING) · 18.9 NM away. Conditions at TJCP may differ.

METAR · TIST

Observed 09:53Z

TIST 260953Z AUTO 09008KT 10SM CLR 26/08 A3002
Wind
090° @ 8 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
26°C / 8°C
Altimeter
30.02 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
1,249 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
1 NM N
VFR sectional
PUERTO RICO-VIRGIN ISLANDS
ARTCC
ZSU · SAN JUAN
NOTAM facility
TJSJ (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
SIGFREDO RIVERA MELENDEZ
Address
PO BOX 362829, SAN JUAN PR 00936-2829

Flight service · Hours

FSS SJU
SAN JUAN1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • SR-SS

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
090° · 8 kt
RWY 13
110°M
Head/Tail
+7 kt
Crosswind
4 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 13

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 13 · 110° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,043 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
13/31Favored110° / 290°2,596 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
13480', hill, 2200' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 4
316', fence, 201' from thr, 80' R of cntrln, slope 0

Declared distances in feet. TORA = takeoff run available, TODA = takeoff distance, ASDA = accelerate-stop, LDA = landing distance.

Airport sketch

Runways drawn to scale from FAA survey coordinates, rendered over satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

Top-down satellite sketch of TJCP BENJAMIN RIVERA NORIEGA in ISLA DE CULEBRA, PUERTO RICO, showing runways 13/31 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement
TJCP · CHART_SUPP
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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
Not available
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Not available
Power plant repair
Not available
Other services
CHTR

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Not published
Landing fee
Yes
Customs
Not available
Lighting schedule
SEE RMK
Beacon schedule
SS-SR
Beacon
White / Green (civil land)(WG)
Wind indicator
Lighted
Segmented circle
No

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.

General notes

  • LOW ALT MANEUVERING REQUIRED FOR FINAL ALIGNMENT TO RWY. VARIABLE DEGS OF TURBULENCE MAY BE EXPECTED.
  • ACFT DEPARTING ARPT NORTHBOUND BE ALERT FOR TRAFFIC DESCENDING ON FINAL FOR CHARLOTTE AMALIE ST THOMAS, CYRIL E KING (STT).
  • BIRDS ON & INVOF ARPT.
  • UNATNDD SS-SR. EMERGS ONLY. OPNS BETWEEN SS-SR WILL BE AN OWN RISK.
  • LDG FEE FOR ALL ACFT.
  • 600 FT AGL ANT 1/2 MILE EAST OF ARPT.
  • RWY 13, 480 FT HILL, 1/2 MILE FROM RWY END.
  • RAPIDLY RISING TERRAIN NW.
  • FOR CD CTC SAN JUAN CERAP AT 787-253-8664/8665

Lighting notes

  • RWY 13/31 MIRL-CTAF.

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 316 FT FENCE, 0-200 FT DSTC, 90-150 FT R/L; 15 ROAD, 0-200 FT DSTC, 100-150 FT R/L.

Other notes

  • VFR WX ONLY. MIN TRAFFIC PTN 1000' AGL. NO NGT OPNS. LND RWY 13 ONLY (EXCP FOR ADVERSE WX CONDS) APCH FM NW THRU BAHIA FLAMENCO ON HEADING OF 172 DEG. FLY THRU LAGUNA DEL FLAMENCO UNTIL APROX PARALLEL TO HIWAY IN PASS ALTER HEADING TO 153 DEG; LEFT TURN TO FINAL APCH RWY 13.
  • MANAGERON SITE MGR.
  • OWNEREXT 5300
  • 13/31LOOSE STONES ON ALL SFC.

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · TJCP

Answer card
ICAO
TJCP
Name
BENJAMIN RIVERA NORIEGA
Location
ISLA DE CULEBRA, PUERTO RICO
Elevation
42.9 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,042.9 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
13/31 · 2,596 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
11°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
090° at 8 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 13

Benjamin Rivera Noriega Airport sits on Isla de Culebra, Puerto Rico. Field elevation is 42.9 ft MSL. It has one runway, 13/31, which is 2,596 ft long. The airport is uncontrolled. CTAF is 122.9. No ILS approaches are published.

Pattern altitude is not published in the source data. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise. The field is unattended from sunset to sunrise. Night operations are not allowed. Published remarks also call for VFR weather only. Runway 13 is the preferred landing runway except in adverse weather. The published arrival note for runway 13 calls for an approach from the northwest through Bahia Flamenco, then through Laguna del Flamenco, with a left turn to final. That means a tight visual setup with low-altitude maneuvering. Expect turbulence on final.

There are no on-field FBOs listed. Check with the airport operator or the FBO directly by phone before arrival if you need fuel or ramp details. The runway and taxiway pavement has cracking and loose stones. Birds are on and near the runway. A 600 ft AGL antenna sits about half a mile east of the airport. Rapidly rising terrain is northwest of the field. Aircraft departing northbound should also watch for traffic descending on final for Charlotte Amalie St Thomas, Cyril E King.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at TJCP and can a light aircraft use it?
TJCP has one runway, 13/31, at 2,596 ft. That is a short field. Performance planning matters. Check weight, density altitude and current runway condition before you go.
Is TJCP towered or uncontrolled?
TJCP has no control tower. Use CTAF 122.9. Make sure you are set up for self-announced traffic in VFR conditions.
Does TJCP have any ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published for TJCP. Plan for visual operations only. Verify the current FAA Chart Supplement before departure.
What is the pattern altitude at TJCP?
The published minimum traffic pattern altitude is 1,000 ft AGL. The field elevation is 42.9 ft MSL. Use the published AGL value rather than trying to estimate it.
Can you land at TJCP at night?
No night operations are allowed. The airport is unattended from sunset to sunrise. The remarks say operations in that window are at your own risk.
Which runway should I plan to use at TJCP?
Runway 13 is the preferred landing runway except in adverse weather. The published arrival note calls for a visual approach from the northwest through Bahia Flamenco, then a left turn to final.
Are there any terrain or obstruction issues at TJCP?
Yes. Rapidly rising terrain is northwest of the airport. There is also a 600 ft AGL antenna about half a mile east of the field, plus a 30 ft tree near the runway 13 end.
Are there any on-field FBOs at TJCP?
No on-field FBOs are listed in the facts. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival. You can also call the field on CTAF for current FBO availability.

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