Rafael Hernandez Airport (TJBQ), Puerto Rico
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Rafael Hernandez Airport (TJBQ), serving Aguadilla, Puerto Rico, operates a single long runway with onsite CBP inspection services, immigration processing, and a USDA compliance agreement. The airport is towered and sits roughly 62 nautical miles from the nearest major metro area, supporting both business aviation and larger transport category traffic given its 11,702-foot paved runway. According to FAA TFMSC data, the airport recorded 14,038 total annual operations in 2025, with 1,467 attributed to business aviation.
Runways
Rafael Hernandez Airport has one paved runway, 08/26, 11,702 ft long and 200 ft wide, with an asphalt and concrete surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Rafael Hernandez Airport has Jet A1 and 100 available on the field. Fueling is available 24 hours a day, every day, and the airport has an operating control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Rafael Hernandez Airport has US Customs and Border Protection clearance available onsite, with general clearance for international arrivals. A USDA compliance agreement is in place.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Rafael Hernandez Airport recorded 1,467 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in January. Business aviation traffic at Rafael Hernandez Airport is concentrated in the winter months, peaking in January and declining to its lowest point in August, according to FAA TFMSC data.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month January, 181 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Rafael Hernandez Airport averages 13.2 days above 90°F in August. September is the warmest month, with average highs of 91.4°F, and January the coldest, at 86.0°F.
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Rafael Hernandez Airport has published operating constraints in four categories: access, runway notes, pavement strength and other notes.
Taxiway A between taxiways B and C is closed to aircraft with a wingspan greater than 118 feet, except for airlines with an approved agreement with airport authorities.
Military aircraft carrying Class 1 hazardous cargo operating between 0100Z-0500Z and 1130Z-1600Z daily must request prior permission through the designated Air Force email address.
Taxiway F is closed to all traffic indefinitely.
The runway center section, 80 feet wide, is in good condition; the outer edges have failed.
The runway surface is partially asphalt and partially concrete.
Runway 08 and 26 threshold lights are not standard.
A frangible fence is located 251 feet south of the runway 08/26 centerline.
180-degree turns on the runway asphalt surface are prohibited for large and heavy aircraft.
Taxiway C south of runway 08/26 is permanently closed.
PCR VALUE: 310/R/A/W/T.
Immigration service is available.
Customs service and USDA service are available.
Maintenance engine runs are prohibited daily between 2100 and 0600 local time, except from Saturday to Sunday when the restriction runs from 2100 to 0800 local time.
Touch-and-go landings are prohibited daily from 2200 to 0600 local time.
For clearance delivery, if frequencies are out of service, contact San Juan CERAP.
The northeast apron is a public ramp; for aircraft parking, call BQN ground on frequency 120.875 or call airport operations.
Taxiway A between the B and A intersections is producing loose aggregate. Taxiway B is also producing loose aggregate.
Conditions are unmonitored between 0330Z and 1100Z.
An increase to ARFF Index C is available with 72 hours advance request.
Military aircraft carrying Class 1 hazardous cargo are unable to download between 0100Z-0500Z and 1130Z-1600Z daily.
Taxiway A is unlighted between taxiways C and D.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Rafael Hernandez Airport has two airfields within 44 NM. The closest is Eugenio Maria de Hostos (TJMZ), 14.40 NM south.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
Skystar at TJBQ
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$2,400.00 catering order at TJBQ.
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Frequently asked questions
What customs and immigration services are available at TJBQ?
Rafael Hernandez Airport (TJBQ) provides onsite CBP inspection services along with immigration and USDA compliance agreement coverage. These services support arriving international flights without requiring a diversion to another port of entry. The airport is towered, which adds coordination support for arrival sequencing tied to inspection scheduling. Dispatchers should confirm current CBP staffing windows directly given the airport's attendance schedule covers all days and hours. USDA service is handled under the same compliance framework as customs at BQN.
What is the runway length and pavement condition at Rafael Hernandez Airport?
Rafael Hernandez Airport (TJBQ) has a single runway, 08/26, measuring 11,702 feet long and 200 feet wide with an asphalt-concrete surface. Airport remarks note the center section of the runway is 80 feet wide and in good condition, while the outer edges have failed. The PCR value is listed as 310/R / A/W / T. Crews should account for the mixed asphalt and concrete surface composition when assessing pavement performance for their aircraft type. The full paved length matches the airport's max paved distance of 11,702 feet.
Are there taxiway restrictions dispatchers should know about at BQN?
Yes, several taxiway restrictions apply at BQN. Taxiway A between taxiways B and C is closed to aircraft with a wingspan greater than 118 feet, except for airlines with an approved agreement with airport authorities. Taxiway A is also unlighted between taxiways C and D, and taxiway F is closed to all traffic indefinitely. Taxiway C south of runway 08/26 is permanently closed. Loose aggregate has been reported on taxiway A between the B and A intersections and on taxiway B, which affects surface condition awareness for taxi planning at Rafael Hernandez Airport.
Is there a curfew on touch-and-go landings or engine maintenance runs at TJBQ?
Yes, Rafael Hernandez Airport (TJBQ) restricts certain ground and pattern activity during set local hours. Touch-and-go landings are prohibited daily from 2200 to 0600 local time. Maintenance engine runs are prohibited daily between 2100 and 0600 local time, except on the Saturday-to-Sunday transition when the window shifts to 2100 to 0800 local time. These restrictions affect scheduling for training flights and maintenance test runs at TJBQ. Dispatchers coordinating late-evening or early-morning operations should plan around these fixed local time windows.
How is business aviation traffic distributed throughout the year at BQN?
Business aviation traffic at Rafael Hernandez Airport (BQN) is concentrated in the winter months according to FAA TFMSC data. January recorded 181 business aviation operations, the highest monthly total, followed by December at 148 and March at 145. Traffic drops through the summer months, with August recording the lowest total at 80 operations. Total annual business aviation operations for the airport reached 1,467 against 14,038 total annual operations in 2025. This seasonal pattern is useful for dispatchers anticipating ramp congestion or slot availability at BQN.