Rafael Hernandez Airport – BQN
Rafael Hernandez Airport is a joint civil and military international airport located in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico. It serves the city of Aguadilla and its neighboring cities and towns, including the Puerto del Sol tourist region. In terms of passenger movement, it is the second largest international airport in the country. Working under the IATA code BQN and the ICAO code TJBQ, it serves as the hub for Ameriflight, Prinair, and Skyway Enterprises. It is owned by the local government and operated by the Puerto Ric Ports Authority. In 2014, the airport handled a total of 428,413 passenger movements.
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The airport is named after Rafael Hernandez Marin, a Puerto Rican composer. It covers an area of 1600 acres. The north side contains the passenger terminal and cargo terminal – the passenger terminal was recently upgraded to include air conditioning. The south side is the largest portion of the airport, but is largely underdeveloped. Cities, towns, villages, and suburbs found near the airport include Aguacate, Arenales, Camaceyes, and Montana. Some of the airlines that serve the airport include JetBlue, Prinair, Sky High Aviation Services, and United Airlines.
What to Do & Area Attractions
There are many great hotels located in the area served by the Rafael Hernandez Airport. One of the top properties found less than half a mile away is the Courtyard by Marriott Aguadilla. Another great property is the Villa Montana Beach Resort.
Alternate airports for the Rafael Hernandez Airport include the Antonio Juarbe Pol Airport, located in Arecibo, Puerto Rico and the Eugenio Maria de Hostos Airport in Mayaguez.
On this page it is easy to search for Aguadilla, Puerto Rico airport hotels, we have listed hotels, airport motels, resorts, inns in order of proximity, closest airport lodging options are listed first. Aguadilla, Puerto Rico (BQN-Rafael Hernandez) airport area map also gives you guidance on the distance of these hotels from the BQN airport. Most of these BQN 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 Aguadilla, 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 BQN airport are El Parterre, Aguadilla Mall, and El Parterre.
