Rafael Hernandez Airport
Aguadilla · Puerto RicoICAO TJBQ
Rafael Hernandez Airport (BQN) is an airport serving Aguadilla, Puerto Rico, located in the Northern and Western hemispheres at coordinates 18° 29' 41.6" N, 67° 7' 45.8" W. The airport sits at an elevation of 237 feet (72 meters) above sea level. With 4 direct destinations served by 3 airlines, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is America/Puerto_Rico (GMT-4).
Airport Details
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Airlines Operating at BQN
3 active airlines serving Rafael Hernandez Airport.
CO2 Emissions Reference
Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.
| Route Type | Distance | Economy | Premium Eco | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-haul | 800 km | 204 kg | 326 kg | 592 kg | 816 kg |
| Medium-haul | 3,000 km | 468 kg | 749 kg | 1357 kg | 1872 kg |
| Long-haul | 8,000 km | 1200 kg | 1920 kg | 3480 kg | 4800 kg |
Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.
Nearby Airports
Airports closest to Rafael Hernandez Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eugenio Maria De Hostos Airport | MAZ | Mayaguez | Puerto Rico | 27 km |
| Mercedita Airport | PSE | Ponce | Puerto Rico | 81 km |
| Luis Munoz Marin International Airport | SJU | San Juan | Puerto Rico | 119 km |
| Punta Cana International Airport | PUJ | Punta Cana | Dominican Republic | 131 km |
| Casa De Campo International Airport | LRM | La Romana | Dominican Republic | 188 km |
| Benjamin Rivera Noriega Airport | CPX | Culebra Island | Puerto Rico | 194 km |
| Vieques Airport | VQS | Vieques Island | Puerto Rico | 185 km |
| Cyril E. King Airport | STT | St. Thomas | Virgin Islands | 228 km |
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Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 18° 29' 41.6" N
- Longitude (DMS)
- 67° 7' 45.8" W
- Latitude (Decimal)
- 18.494900
- Longitude (Decimal)
- -67.129402
- Hemisphere
- Northern / Western
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- America/Puerto_Rico
- UTC Offset
- GMT-4
- Current Local Time
- 12:30 PM
- Elevation (ft)
- 237 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 72 m
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