Rafael Hernandez Airport
Rafael Hernández International Airport is the main air gateway for Aguadilla on Puerto Rico’s northwest coast, giving travelers practical access to beach towns, surf areas, road trips across the western side of the island, and connections onward to the rest of Puerto Rico. Identified by IATA code BQN and ICAO code TJBQ, it is classified as a medium airport and is often a convenient choice for visitors who want to avoid arriving on the island’s busier metropolitan side before heading west.
About Rafael Hernandez Airport
Rafael Hernández International Airport is the main air gateway for Aguadilla on Puerto Rico’s northwest coast, giving travelers practical access to beach towns, surf areas, road trips across the western side of the island, and connections onward to the rest of Puerto Rico. Identified by IATA code BQN and ICAO code TJBQ, it is classified as a medium airport and is often a convenient choice for visitors who want to avoid arriving on the island’s busier metropolitan side before heading west.
Overview
Rafael Hernández International Airport is the main air gateway for Aguadilla on Puerto Rico’s northwest coast, giving travelers practical access to beach towns, surf areas, road trips across the western side of the island, and connections onward to the rest of Puerto Rico. Identified by IATA code BQN and ICAO code TJBQ, it is classified as a medium airport and is often a convenient choice for visitors who want to avoid arriving on the island’s busier metropolitan side before heading west.
Quick facts
- Official name: Rafael Hernández International Airport
- Airport codes: BQN (IATA) and TJBQ (ICAO)
- Location served: Aguadilla, Puerto Rico
- Elevation: 237 ft (72 m) above sea level
- Runway: 08/26, 11,702 ft, asphalt, and lighted
- Time zone: America/Puerto_Rico
What matters for travelers
For passengers, the airport’s long lighted runway is a useful indicator of solid operating capability, while its setting in Aguadilla makes it especially appealing for stays in the island’s west and northwest rather than San Juan-based itineraries. If you are planning pickups, meeting drivers, or timing onward travel, use the local time zone listed as America/Puerto_Rico; Puerto Rico stays on Atlantic Standard Time year-round, which helps keep schedules simple. Because western Puerto Rico is best explored by road, many visitors treat BQN as a practical arrival point for reaching beaches, resorts, family stays, and regional towns with less backtracking across the island.
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FAQ
Rafael Hernandez Airport — frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the details travellers usually check first, from codes and locations to the practical basics that help with planning.
8 common questions
- Rafael Hernandez Airport is located in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico (North America), at coordinates 18.500°, -67.130°.
- Its IATA code is BQN and its ICAO code is TJBQ.
- Rafael Hernandez Airport serves Aguadilla, Puerto Rico. When comparing fares, check whether other airports also serve the same area — prices and transfer times can differ between them.
- Rafael Hernandez Airport operates on America/Puerto_Rico local time. Departure and arrival times on tickets are always shown in each airport's local time, so double-check the offset when planning connections or pick-ups.
- Rafael Hernandez Airport sits at latitude 18.500° and longitude -67.130°. The map link in the details panel on this page opens the exact location for driving directions.
- Originfacts does not yet track scheduled routes from BQN. Use the flight search on this page to see live airline options for your travel dates.
- Route coverage for BQN is still being added to Originfacts. Run a search from BQN on the flight search page to see every destination airlines currently sell for your dates.
- Yes — Originfacts lists 6 other airports in Puerto Rico. The nearby-airports section on this page links to each of them, which is useful when comparing fares or finding an alternative departure point.