Eugenio María de Hostos Airport– MAZ Puerto Rico
Eugenio María de Hostos Airport is a medium-sized public airport owned by the Puerto Rico Ports Authority. It is also referred to as Mayaguez Airport by locals, after its location in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico. Named afterthe Puerto Rican intellectual dubbed "El Gran Ciudadano de lasAméricas" (translated as The Great Citizen of the Americas), the Eugenio María de Hostos Airport offers domestic commercial services to a limited degree, as a part of the Essential Air Service subsidy program by the U.S. government. MAZ Airport used to be the main air entryway to Puerto Rico’s western region, but that position has since been taken by the Rafael Hernández Airport in Aguadilla. Eugenio María de Hostos Airport currently handles flights to and from San Juan through Cape Air.
Best Time to Visit
MAZ Airport has one asphalt runway that measures 1,523 meters long and 30 meters wide. Because the airport only has limited flights, the facility looks quite abandoned, with empty offices and concession stands. The local government had wanted to shut down the airport when airlines started to leave and the number of passengers went down, but clamor from the locals had saved MAZ Airport from being shut down totally. Visitors to barrios like Aguacate and Arenales can reach their destination thru MAZ Airport.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Many hotels can be found near the airport. One of these MAZ Airport hotels include the Holiday Inn Mayaguez and Tropical Casino, which is 1.4 miles away from the Eugenio María de Hostos Airport. Another accommodation provider, located 3.6 miles away is the Howard Johnson Downtown Mayaguez.
Guests who wish to fly to the western coast of Puerto Rico have more airlines and flights to choose from when they travel through Rafael Hernández Airport (BQN), the alternate airport in the region.
On this page it is easy to search for Mayaguez, Puerto Rico airport hotels, we have listed hotels, airport motels,
resorts, inns in order of proximity, closest airport lodging options are listed first. Mayaguez, Puerto Rico (MAZ-Eugenio Maria de Hostos) airport
area map also gives you guidance on the distance of these hotels from the MAZ airport.
Most of these MAZ
hotels are designed to serve frequent travelers. If you are on business trip or family vacation or if your flight is delayed
and you need an overnight stay near the airport. Some of these Mayaguez, Puerto Rico
motels have passenger pick up or free airport shuttle service which you can take advantage of.
Some of the main attractions in the area around the MAZ airport are El Parterre, Aguadilla Mall, and El Parterre.
Map of Mayaguez, Puerto Rico Hotels
View all Mayaguez, Puerto Rico (MAZ-Eugenio Maria de Hostos) hotels, motels, lodging and attractions on Mayaguez, Puerto Rico (MAZ-Eugenio Maria de Hostos) location map.
Weather Forecast for Mayaguez, Puerto Rico (MAZ-Eugenio Maria de Hostos)
If you planning to travel to Mayaguez, Puerto Rico (MAZ-Eugenio Maria de Hostos), here is your 6-day travel weather forecast to make sure you have all the essentials needed during your stay.
Start your day when the sunrises at 9:54 AM.
The temperature feels like 90 with a humidity level of 79 so dress accordingly.
Cloud coverage is 16 percent with visibility at 14.9 percent.
Today’s UV index is 7, don’t forget the sunscreen if you need it!
Today’s winds are traveling southeast at a speed of 11 MPH. At the end of the day don’t miss the sunset at 11:03 PM.
Fahrenheit / Celsius
Today
6/4
Few clouds
84°F
High: 89°F
Low: 79°F
Precipitation: 0%
Wednesday
6/5
Few clouds
83°F
High: 89°F
Low: 78°F
Precipitation: 0%
Thursday
6/6
Broken clouds
83°F
High: 89°F
Low: 78°F
Precipitation: 20%
Friday
6/7
Few clouds
83°F
High: 90°F
Low: 76°F
Precipitation: 20%
Saturday
6/8
Few clouds
83°F
High: 92°F
Low: 75°F
Precipitation: 10%
Sunday
6/9
Thunderstorm with rain
79°F
High: 91°F
Low: 72°F
Precipitation: 55%
FAQs
What are the most common amenities for Mayaguez, Puerto Rico MAZ airport hotels?
Airport hotels have useful amenities for frequent travelers like free MAZ airport shuttle service, 24 hour in-room dinning,
late check-in and check-out and free breakfast. For business traveler amenities like
free wifi and meeting rooms are helpful. Most common amenities are Vending Machines, Complimentary Breakfast
and Complimentary Breakfast.
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