3/ 5 reviews
Easy in & out
“Whether you're visiting Ponce or connecting through, Mercedita Airport delivers a pleasant, hassle-free journey.”
L. Wilson5★ on Google
Airports / Puerto Rico / PSE
Medium airport · PSE
Mercedita International Airport.
Ponce, Puerto Rico · 29 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.3/5
Google rating
814 ratings
0
Operators based
29
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Ponce, Puerto RicoELEV 29 FTMedium airportScheduled service
4.3
Google rating
814
Google reviews
ratings on Google
29
Field elevation
feet above sea level
27
Nearest alternate
nm to ARE
Field standing
27 nm
To the nearest alternate
Antonio Nery Juarbe Pol Airport (ARE), 5 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Mercedita International Airport (TJPS / PSE) sits in Ponce, Puerto Rico, where it functions as a mid-sized airport. Field elevation is 29 feet above sea level. Scheduled carriers operate here, and the field also sees regular private and charter activity.
While no charter operators list PSE as their home base, the field is reachable for repositioned charter aircraft from nearby bases. The closest alternate fields are Antonio Nery Juarbe Pol Airport (ARE, 27 nm), Eugenio Maria De Hostos Airport (MAZ, 37 nm), and Fernando Luis Ribas Dominicci Airport (SIG, 38 nm). The field has a single 6,904-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
Trip costs from PSE are driven by the aircraft category flown and how far it must reposition. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from PSE to plan your flight.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
3/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“The facility is clean, well-organized, and easy to navigate, making both arrivals and departures incredibly convenient.”
L. Wilson5★ on Google
2/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“It’s an excellent example of how regional airports can provide top-tier service without the chaos of major hubs.”
L. Wilson5★ on Google
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Field capability
ICAO
TJPS
IATA
PSE
FAA / Local
PSE
Elevation
29 ft
Coordinates
18.0083° N · 66.5630° 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 29 ft, PSE sits lower than 44% of the 9 Puerto Rico fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 6,904 ft
- 12/306,904 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 6,904 ft
PSE's 6,904 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.
- 27nmAREAntonio Nery Juarbe Pol AirportArecibo
- 37nmMAZEugenio Maria De Hostos AirportMayaguez
- 38nmSIGFernando Luis Ribas Dominicci AirportSan Juan
- 41nmSJULuis Munoz Marin International AirportSan Juan
- 44nmBQNRafael Hernández International AirportAguadilla
- 55nmNRRJosé Aponte de la Torre AirportCeiba
Location
Open the full mapTJPS · Mercedita International Airport · Ponce, Puerto Rico
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from PSE on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Miami (MIA) | 895 nm | 2h 29m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 913 nm | 2h 31m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 1,380 nm | 3h 37m |
| New York (TEB) | 1,425 nm | 3h 43m |
| Boston (BED) | 1,488 nm | 3h 52m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 1,523 nm | 3h 57m |
| Houston (HOU) | 1,718 nm | 4h 24m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 1,806 nm | 4h 36m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use PSE?
- Mercedita International Airport's longest paved runway is 6,904 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 PSE?
- Mercedita International Airport has one runway; the longest measures 6,904 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to PSE?
- The closest alternate is Antonio Nery Juarbe Pol Airport (ARE), about 27 nm away, followed by Eugenio Maria De Hostos Airport (MAZ) at 37 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from PSE to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Miami about 2h 29m (895 nm), Palm Beach about 2h 31m (913 nm), Washington DC about 3h 37m (1,380 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.