TJIG

VFR

FERNANDO LUIS RIBAS DOMINICCI

SAN JUAN · PUERTO RICO

Elev
9.6'
Longest RWY
5,539'09/27
Tower
07:00–19:00
Status
Towered
Now--Z· METAR14:45Z
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Before you fly into TJIG
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Towered
07:00–19:00 local · CTAF after hrs
Pattern alt
999.6'
MSL · field 9.6' + 990 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 09
H/W +13 · X/W 2 kt R

METAR & TAF TJIG

Current METAR

Observed 14:45Z

TJIG 021445Z 09013KT 10SM SCT035 SCT070 29/23 A3003 RMK ATIS E
Wind
090° @ 13 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
29°C / 23°C
Altimeter
30.03 inHg
Clouds
SCT
Density alt
1,556 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
0 NM W
VFR sectional
PUERTO RICO-VIRGIN ISLANDS
Pattern altitude
990 ft AGL · 1,000 ft MSL
ARTCC
ZSU · SAN JUAN
NOTAM facility
TJSJ (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
EDGAR M. TORRELLAS MORENO
Address
GPO BOX 362829, SAN JUAN PR 00936

Flight service · Hours

FSS SJU
SAN JUAN1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • 0600-1930

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
ATIS / D-ATIS
Clearance / Ground
Tower / Local
Approach / Departure

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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090° · 13 kt
RWY 09
071°M
Head/Tail
+13 kt
Crosswind
2 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 09

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 09 · 071° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,000 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
09/27Favored71° / 251°5,539 ftASPH27 R

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
095,539'5,539'5,424'5,126'PAPI 2-box right(2.83°)
275,539'5,539'5,239'4,299'15', road, 201' from thr, 90' 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 live satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

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Approaches & charts

RNAV (GPS) RWY 09
TJIG · 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
100A
Oxygen (bottled)
HIGH/LOW
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
AFRT,AVNCS,CHTR,INSTR,RNTL

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
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

  • San Juan Bay cruise ship maneuvering area. Tall vessel obstruction on final approach to runway 9 or departing runway 27.Show FAA
  • 346 foot high lighted cranes, 0.5 mile southeast aerodrome 09. Exercise caution using right traffic pattern for runway 09.Show FAA
  • Runway 9/27 aircraft with wingspan over 79 feet, airport does not meet design standard for wing clearance.Show FAA
  • Taxiways A4, A5, and A6 closed to aircraft with wingspan more than 49 feet.Show FAA
  • When the tower is closed, straight-in pattern is not authorized.Show FAA
  • Customs and immigration operating hours 1400-2400 Zulu. Phone 787-289-7978 / 7979. After hours 787-729-6600.Show FAA
  • Birds on and in vicinity of airport.Show FAA
  • Fee for all aircraft.Show FAA
  • When the tower is closed, contact San Juan CERAP at 787-253-8664/8664.Show FAA
  • Index A-1 aircraft rescue and fire fighting equipment available 0600-1930.Show FAA
  • At runway 27 approach end and runway 9 departure end, tall vessels are present at the marina.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Pilot-controlled lighting activated by 3 clicks low, 5 clicks medium, 7 clicks high, with 30 minute duration. Taxiways A and B use CTAF.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 09/27Pavement classification rating value: 269/F/A/X/T.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 2710 foot road, 0-200 feet distance, 90 feet right.Show FAA
  • 09Helicopters only use right traffic pattern runway 9 when directed by the tower.Show FAA
  • 09Obstacle clearance slope is zero to one at the displaced threshold, 10 feet right, 0 feet distance, 117 feet right and 160 feet left.Show FAA
  • 09Occasional 90-foot boats are located 0 to 200 feet distance, 220 feet right.Show FAA

Other notes

  • MANAGERAirport manager extension 3331, operations extension 3332.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · TJIG

Answer card
ICAO
TJIG
Name
FERNANDO LUIS RIBAS DOMINICCI
Location
SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO
Elevation
9.6 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
999.6 ft MSL (990 AGL)
Control tower
Towered · 0700-1900
Total runways
1
Longest runway
09/27 · 5,539 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
9
Magnetic variation
12°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
090° at 13 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 09

Fernando Luis Ribas Dominicci is in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The field elevation is 9.6 ft MSL. TJIG has one runway, 09/27, which is 5,539 ft long. The tower is open from 0700 to 1900. No ILS approaches are published here. Pattern altitude is 990 ft AGL, or 999.6 ft MSL.

This is a coastal airport with busy water traffic nearby. The Chart Supplement notes San Juan Bay cruise ship maneuvering areas. It also calls out a tall vessel obstruction on final to runway 09 or when departing runway 27. There are 346 ft lighted cranes about 0.5 mile southeast of the aerodrome. Birds are also reported on and near the airport. Pilots should pay close attention to the right traffic pattern for runway 09. When the tower is closed, straight-in pattern operations are not authorized.

Modern Aviation is on the field. It carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist. Isla Grande Flying School is also on the field. It carries 100LL. The published remarks also note pilot-controlled lighting with 3 clicks low, 5 clicks medium, or 7 clicks high. Taxiways A and B use CTAF. Customs and immigration hours are published in the Chart Supplement, so verify current entry details before arrival.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at TJIG?
Pattern altitude is 990 ft AGL. That works out to 999.6 ft MSL based on the published field elevation.
What runway does TJIG use and how long is it?
TJIG has one runway. Runway 09/27 is 5,539 ft long with magnetic headings of 83° and 263°.
Does TJIG have any ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published for TJIG. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before you go.
What are the tower hours at TJIG?
The control tower is open from 0700 to 1900. Outside those hours, verify current procedures with the airport operator or the current Chart Supplement.
Which FBOs are on the field at TJIG?
Modern Aviation is on the field. It carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist. Isla Grande Flying School is also on the field. It carries 100LL.
Is there any special caution on final to runway 09 or departure runway 27?
Yes. The Chart Supplement notes a tall vessel obstruction on final to runway 09 or departing runway 27. It also notes cruise ship maneuvering in San Juan Bay near the field.
Can I use straight-in approaches when the tower is closed?
No. The published remarks say straight-in pattern operations are not authorized when the tower is closed. Plan for the current published procedures before arrival.
Are there any wingspan or taxiway restrictions at TJIG?
Yes. Aircraft with wingspans over 79 feet do not meet the runway 09/27 design standard for wing clearance. Taxiways A4, A5 and A6 are closed to aircraft with wingspans over 49 feet.

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