Airports / Puerto Rico / BQN
Rafael Hernández International Airport.
Aguadilla, Puerto Rico · 237 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.2/5
Google rating
2,078 ratings
0
Operators based
237
Elevation ft
Google rating
Google reviews
Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
14 nm
To the nearest alternate
Eugenio Maria De Hostos Airport (MAZ), 3 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Rafael Hernández International Airport (TJBQ / BQN) sits in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico, where it functions as a mid-sized airport. The airport sits 237 feet above sea level. Alongside scheduled airline service, the airport handles a steady flow of private and charter traffic.
No charter operator is headquartered on the field, but operators routinely position aircraft into BQN for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Eugenio Maria De Hostos Airport (MAZ, 14 nm), Antonio Nery Juarbe Pol Airport (ARE, 26 nm), and Mercedita International Airport (PSE, 44 nm). With a single 11,702-foot paved runway, BQN can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
Charter pricing from BQN depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. In directories and search listings it also appears under Ramey and TJFF. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Aguadilla.
Run an FBO at TJBQ? Become the preferred FBO
Field capability
ICAO
TJBQ
IATA
BQN
FAA / Local
BQN
Elevation
237 ft
Coordinates
18.4949° N · 67.1294° W
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Medium
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs Puerto Rico fields
state range 9–237 ft
At 237 ft, BQN sits higher than 89% of the 9 Puerto Rico fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 11,702 ft
- 08/2611,702 ft × 200 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 11,702 ft
BQN's 11,702 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 14nmMAZEugenio Maria De Hostos AirportMayaguez
- 26nmAREAntonio Nery Juarbe Pol AirportArecibo
- 44nmPSEMercedita International AirportPonce
- 59nmSIGFernando Luis Ribas Dominicci AirportSan Juan
- 64nmSJULuis Munoz Marin International AirportSan Juan
- 70nmPUJPunta Cana International AirportPunta Cana
Location
Open the full mapTJBQ · Rafael Hernández International Airport · Aguadilla, Puerto Rico
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from BQN on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Miami (MIA) | 852 nm | 2h 23m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 870 nm | 2h 25m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 1,341 nm | 3h 31m |
| New York (TEB) | 1,389 nm | 3h 38m |
| Boston (BED) | 1,455 nm | 3h 47m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 1,480 nm | 3h 51m |
| Houston (HOU) | 1,676 nm | 4h 18m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 1,764 nm | 4h 30m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use BQN?
- Rafael Hernández International Airport's longest paved runway is 11,702 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at BQN?
- Rafael Hernández International Airport has one runway; the longest measures 11,702 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to BQN?
- The closest alternate is Eugenio Maria De Hostos Airport (MAZ), about 14 nm away, followed by Antonio Nery Juarbe Pol Airport (ARE) at 26 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from BQN to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Miami about 2h 23m (852 nm), Palm Beach about 2h 25m (870 nm), Washington DC about 3h 31m (1,341 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.