Rafael Hernández International Airport is a medium-sized airport serving Aguadilla, Puerto Rico. Its IATA code is BQN and its ICAO code is TJBQ. The airport lies at an elevation of 237 ft (72 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 08/26, 11,702 ft (3,567 m) long. Local time follows the America/Puerto_Rico time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- BQN
- ICAO code
- TJBQ
- Airport type
- Medium airport
- Elevation
- 237 ft (72 m)
- Coordinates
- 18.4949, -67.1294
- Time zone
- America/Puerto_Rico
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 11,702 ft · 3,567 m | 200 ft · 61 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Rafael Hernández International Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| MAZ Eugenio Maria De Hostos Airport | Mayaguez, Puerto Rico | 27 km · 17 mi |
| PSE Mercedita International Airport | Ponce, Puerto Rico | 81 km · 50 mi |
| SIG Fernando Luis Ribas Dominicci Airport | San Juan, Puerto Rico | 109 km · 68 mi |
| SJU Luis Munoz Marin International Airport | San Juan, Puerto Rico | 119 km · 74 mi |
| PUJ Punta Cana International Airport | Punta Cana, Dominican Republic | 130 km · 81 mi |
| NRR José Aponte de la Torre Airport | Ceiba, Puerto Rico | 160 km · 99 mi |
| VQS Antonio Rivera Rodriguez Airport | Vieques, Puerto Rico | 177 km · 110 mi |
| LRM Casa De Campo International Airport | La Romana, Dominican Republic | 188 km · 117 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from BQN. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATL Atlanta | 2,405 | 1,495 | 1,299 | View route |
| JFK New York | 2,543 | 1,580 | 1,373 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 3,356 | 2,085 | 1,812 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 5,173 | 3,215 | 2,793 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 5,336 | 3,316 | 2,881 | View route |
| LHR London | 6,803 | 4,227 | 3,673 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 6,995 | 4,347 | 3,777 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 7,429 | 4,616 | 4,012 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 9,135 | 5,676 | 4,933 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 11,418 | 7,095 | 6,165 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 12,120 | 7,531 | 6,544 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 13,370 | 8,308 | 7,219 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 13,491 | 8,383 | 7,284 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 13,523 | 8,403 | 7,302 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 15,857 | 9,853 | 8,562 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 17,604 | 10,939 | 9,506 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| A/D | SAN JUAN CNTR | 135.700 |
| MISC | AIR CG | 34.500 |
| RDO | SAN JUAN RDO | 113.500 |
| UNIC | CTAF/UNICOM | 123.000 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Rafael Hernández International Airport?
The IATA code of Rafael Hernández International Airport is BQN and its ICAO code is TJBQ.
Where is Rafael Hernández International Airport located?
Rafael Hernández International Airport is in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico, at 18.4949, -67.1294.
What time zone is Rafael Hernández International Airport in?
Rafael Hernández International Airport uses the IANA time zone America/Puerto_Rico. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Rafael Hernández International Airport?
The longest runway listed is 08/26, 11,702 ft (3,567 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Rafael Hernández International Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Eugenio Maria De Hostos Airport (MAZ), about 27 km (17 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.