Rafael Hernández Airport
Aguadilla, US · 5 mi NE of Aguadilla city center
Getting to the city
| Mode | Time | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Taxi Stand Taxi · On demand | 15–25 min to central Aguadilla | — |
| Car Rental Shuttle Vans Shuttle | 5–10 min to off-airport rental facilities | — |
| Hotel and Resort Shuttles Shuttle | 15–40 min to nearby hotels | — |
| Local Public or Shared Transport Bus · Limited and may not align with all flights | 20–30 min to town, depending on route | Low, typically local fare level |
Insider notes
Aguadilla has a warm, humid tropical climate with frequent showers, especially in the wet season; allow extra time during heavy rain or thunderstorms, as these can cause minor delays and make ramp and parking areas very slick.[3]
Rafael Hernández Airport mainly offers point-to-point service to a few U.S. gateways, so if you need an onward international or mainland connection, book through hubs like Orlando, Fort Lauderdale, Newark, or New York and keep sufficient layover time in case of schedule changes.[1][3]
Ground transport options around BQN are limited and services may not run late at night; arrange a taxi or rental car in advance, particularly if you are arriving on an overnight or early-morning flight.
Live departures
Full board →| Flight | To | Sched | Est | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AD7734 | FLL | 16:15 | 16:06 | Departed |
| B62072 | FLL | 16:15 | 16:06 | Departed |
| AD7402 | MCO | 17:33 | 18:10 | Delayed |
| B6229 | MCO | 17:33 | 18:10 | Delayed |
| UA1162 | EWR | 00:15 | — | On time |
Rafael Hernández Airport (IATA: BQN, ICAO: TJBQ) is a small international airport serving the municipality of Aguadilla on the northwest coast of Puerto Rico. Located on the grounds of the former Ramey Air Force Base, it plays an important role in connecting the island’s Porta del Sol tourism region with major cities on the U.S. mainland. As one of Puerto Rico’s principal outlying commercial airports, it supplements San Juan’s Luis Muñoz Marín International by offering non-stop links to Florida and the U.S. East Coast, easing travel for residents of the island’s western municipalities and nearby towns.
The airport has a single long runway capable of handling narrowbody jets, which supports regular scheduled passenger service by U.S. carriers such as JetBlue, Frontier Airlines, and United Airlines to destinations including Orlando, Fort Lauderdale, and New York-area airports.[1][3][6] Over the years, Rafael Hernández Airport has evolved from a military installation into a civilian facility with cargo operations, general aviation, and commercial flights. Its relatively compact passenger terminal, straightforward layout, and proximity to beaches and resort areas make it a practical gateway for leisure and visiting‑friends‑and‑relatives traffic, while also supporting regional economic activity in northwest Puerto Rico.