Rafael Hernández International Airport (BQN): Codes, Runways & Location
Rafael Hernández International Airport (IATA: BQN · ICAO: TJBQ) is a medium-sized airport serving Aguadilla, Puerto Rico. It lies at 18.4949° N, 67.1294° W, 237 ft (72 m) above sea level.
Overview of Rafael Hernández International Airport
Rafael Hernández International Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Aguadilla in Puerto Rico. It is identified by the IATA code BQN and the ICAO code TJBQ. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Rafael Hernández International Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 3567 m (11702 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 237 ft (72 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Eugenio Maria De Hostos Airport (MAZ) about 27 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 3,567 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Rafael Hernández International Airport
Where is Rafael Hernández International Airport located?
Rafael Hernández International Airport is located in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico. Its coordinates are 18.4949° N, 67.1294° W.
What is the airport code for Rafael Hernández International Airport?
Rafael Hernández International Airport has an IATA code of BQN and an ICAO code of TJBQ.
How long is the runway at Rafael Hernández International Airport?
Rafael Hernández International Airport's longest runway is about 3567 m (11702 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Rafael Hernández International Airport have?
Rafael Hernández International Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Rafael Hernández International Airport a major airport?
Rafael Hernández International Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport with scheduled service.
About this data
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