Jose Aponte de la Torre Airport (TJRV), Puerto Rico
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Jose Aponte De La Torre Airport (TJRV) serves Ceiba, Puerto Rico, with a single long runway and on-field customs processing that supports cross-border general aviation traffic. The field sits roughly 25 nautical miles from the metro area and recorded 174 business aviation operations against 1,327 total operations in 2025, according to FAA TFMSC data. Its proximity to several other Puerto Rico airports, including Luis Munoz Marin International about 24 nautical miles away, places it within a cluster of regional options for operators working the eastern part of the island.
Runways
Jose Aponte de la Torre Airport has one paved runway, 07/25, 11,000 ft long and 150 ft wide, with an asphalt and concrete surface.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Jose Aponte de la Torre Airport has Jet A and 100LL available on the field. Fueling is available from 6am to 6:30pm, daily, and the airport has an operating control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Jose Aponte de la Torre 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
Jose Aponte de la Torre Airport recorded 174 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in January. Business aviation traffic at TJRV concentrates in the January and December months, with a noticeable drop through the mid-year period from June through November.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month January, 27 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Jose Aponte de la Torre Airport averages 14.4 days above 90°F in August. August is the warmest month, with average highs of 89.1°F, and January the coldest, at 82.9°F.
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Jose Aponte de la Torre Airport has published operating constraints in two categories: runway notes and other notes.
Iguanas occasionally present on the runway.
The west end of taxiway A is closed.
For clearance delivery, contact San Juan CERAP.
CBP is available 0800-1800 daily; contact Airport Operations at least one hour in advance.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Jose Aponte de la Torre Airport has five airfields within 39 NM. The closest is Antonio Rivera Rodriguez (TJVQ), 10.81 NM southeast.
Part of the Puerto Rico area.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
Skystar at TJRV
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The same order, priced two ways.
$1,200.00 catering order at TJRV.
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It does not move with the size of the order.
At cost.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the runway length at TJRV?
Jose Aponte De La Torre Airport (TJRV) has a single runway, 07/25, measuring 11,000 feet long and 150 feet wide. The surface is asphalt-concrete, and this length places it among the longer paved strips in the Puerto Rico area. Dispatchers planning heavier aircraft will find ample pavement margin for most business aviation types operating through Ceiba.
Are customs services available at Jose Aponte De La Torre Airport?
Yes, CBP inspection services and a USDA compliance agreement are in place at Jose Aponte De La Torre Airport (TJRV). Local remarks note that CBP hours run 0800-1800 daily, and advance notice is required before arrival. Crews should plan for this coordination window rather than treating customs as available on demand.
What fuel is available at TJRV?
TJRV stocks both 100LL avgas and Jet A fuel. The field is attended daily from 0600 to 1830 local time, covering the operating window for most business aviation arrivals and departures. Crews should confirm fuel availability directly with field personnel ahead of arrival, since attendance hours bound service.
Is Jose Aponte De La Torre Airport towered?
Yes, Jose Aponte De La Torre Airport (TJRV) is a towered field located in Ceiba, Puerto Rico. Clearance delivery for the airport is handled through San Juan CERAP rather than a local tower frequency for that function, according to field remarks. Pilots should account for this when planning IFR clearance procedures at TJRV.