Eugenio Maria de Hostos Airport (TJMZ), Puerto Rico
Landing essentials
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Overview
Eugenio Maria de Hostos Airport (TJMZ), serving Mayaguez on Puerto Rico's west coast, is a non-towered field with a single asphalt runway and business aviation activity in the moderate range for the region. The airport operates without an onsite tower and is attended weekdays during business hours, with FAA TFMSC data for 2025 showing business aviation traffic as part of the airport's overall operations. Customs processing is not available onsite; the nearest customs facility is at TJBQ, roughly 14.4 nautical miles away.
Runways
Eugenio Maria de Hostos Airport has one paved runway, 09/27, 4,998 ft long and 75 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Fueling is available from 7:30am to 4pm, daily, and the airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Eugenio Maria de Hostos Airport does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Rafael Hernandez (TJBQ), 14 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Eugenio Maria de Hostos Airport recorded 392 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in December. Business aviation traffic at TJMZ is concentrated toward the year's end, with December, November, and October showing the highest monthly operations while July and June are notably quiet.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month December, 79 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Eugenio Maria de Hostos Airport has published operating constraints in four categories: access, runway notes, environmental and other notes.
Ultralight activity occurs in the area.
Runway 09/27 medium intensity runway lights and the runway 27 PAPI are pilot-activated on CTAF. The runway 9 PAPI operates continuously.
Trees 20 feet tall stand 0 to 199 feet from the runway, 240 feet right of centerline.
The obstruction clearance slope is 18:1 to the displaced threshold.
Marked and lighted power lines 47 feet tall stand 1,800 feet from the runway, 410 feet left/right, on a 34:1 slope.
Birds are present on and in the vicinity of the airport.
For clearance delivery, if frequencies are out of service, contact San Juan CERAP.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Eugenio Maria de Hostos Airport has two airfields within 37 NM. The closest is Rafael Hernandez (TJBQ), 14.40 NM north.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
Skystar at TJMZ
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Frequently asked questions
Is there customs clearance available at TJMZ?
Eugenio Maria de Hostos Airport does not have customs processing onsite. The nearest customs facility is at TJBQ, located approximately 14.4 nautical miles away. Operators requiring customs clearance should plan to route through TJBQ or coordinate arrangements in advance, since TJMZ itself has no customs designation.
What is the runway configuration at TJMZ?
TJMZ has a single paved runway, 09/27, measuring 4,998 feet in length and 75 feet in width with an asphalt surface. This is the only runway serving Eugenio Maria de Hostos Airport, so all traffic operates on this one strip. There is no tower on field, and the airport operates under non-towered procedures.
Are there any obstructions to be aware of at Eugenio Maria de Hostos Airport?
Eugenio Maria de Hostos Airport reports several obstructions near the runway environment. Trees approximately 20 feet tall sit close to the runway, and marked and lighted power lines about 47 feet tall are located roughly 1,800 feet from the runway. An obstruction clearance slope of 18:1 applies to the displaced threshold, and pilots should account for these features during approach and departure planning at TJMZ.</answer>
How does bizav traffic at MAZ vary through the year?
Business aviation traffic at MAZ, per FAA TFMSC data for 2025, fluctuates considerably by month. Activity peaks in December at 79 operations, with November and October also strong, while July drops to just 2 operations and June to 9. Operators should expect quieter conditions at Eugenio Maria de Hostos Airport during the mid-year months and busier periods approaching year-end.