Diego Jiménez Torres Airport – FAJ
The Diego Jiménez Torres Airport or most locally known as Fajardo Airport, was the Fajardo City’s business airport before November 2008. It is located one mile south of Fajardo City in Puerto Rico and served the city and the nearby towns. The Diego Jiménez Torres Airport, whose airport code is FAJ was an active air taxi airport that served domestic transport and had four airlines taking to and from Fajardo areas. It was only in 2008 when the airport’s operations were shut down and moved to José Aponte de la Torre Airport in Ceiba. In 2015, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced its permanent closure.
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FAJ- Diego Jiménez Torres Airport has a total area of 95 acres and elevated 64 feet above sea level. It has a runway with asphalt as its surface, which is marked, closed as of this time. Puerto Rico Ports Authority owned the airport. When the airport was closed, four air taxis were serving it namely, Air Flamenco, Isla Nena Air, M&N Aviation, and Viequez Air Link. As of this time no indication so far for the reopening of the airport. Caimito is one of the barrios near the airport to have beautiful spots.
What to Do & Area Attractions
There are many accommodations around the airport, but the El Conquistador Resort a Waldorf Astoria Hotel offers free airport transportation to their guests and Las Casitas a Waldorf Astoria Resort, and the Fajardo Inn, offers variety of recreational activities and cozy rooms. These hotels are all within 10 to 20 minutes from the airport.
The other airport close to Diego Jiménez Torres Airport is Humacao Airport (HUC).
On this page it is easy to search for Fajardo, Puerto Rico airport hotels, we have listed hotels, airport motels,
resorts, inns in order of proximity, closest airport lodging options are listed first. Fajardo, Puerto Rico (FAJ-Diego Jimenez Torres) airport
area map also gives you guidance on the distance of these hotels from the FAJ airport.
Most of these FAJ
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 Fajardo, 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 FAJ airport are Museo de Casa Blanca, Casa de Ramon Power y Giralt, and Museo de Arte e Historia de San Juan.
Map of Fajardo, Puerto Rico Hotels
View all Fajardo, Puerto Rico (FAJ-Diego Jimenez Torres) hotels, motels, lodging and attractions on Fajardo, Puerto Rico (FAJ-Diego Jimenez Torres) location map.
Weather Forecast for Fajardo, Puerto Rico (FAJ-Diego Jimenez Torres)
If you planning to travel to Fajardo, Puerto Rico (FAJ-Diego Jimenez Torres), 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 9:55 AM.
The temperature feels like 83.1 with a humidity level of 82 so dress accordingly.
Cloud coverage is 52 percent with visibility at 11.9 percent.
Today’s UV index is 11, don’t forget the sunscreen if you need it!
Today’s winds are traveling northeast at a speed of 8 MPH. At the end of the day don’t miss the sunset at 10:39 PM.
Fahrenheit / Celsius
Today
4/27
Light rain
80°F
High: 82°F
Low: 77°F
Precipitation: 60%
Sunday
4/28
Thunderstorm with rain
79°F
High: 82°F
Low: 77°F
Precipitation: 65%
Monday
4/29
Thunderstorm with rain
78°F
High: 80°F
Low: 78°F
Precipitation: 60%
Tuesday
4/30
Few clouds
80°F
High: 83°F
Low: 78°F
Precipitation: 15%
Wednesday
5/1
Heavy rain
79°F
High: 82°F
Low: 72°F
Precipitation: 90%
Thursday
5/2
Heavy rain
74°F
High: 80°F
Low: 73°F
Precipitation: 90%
FAQs
What are the most common amenities for Fajardo, Puerto Rico FAJ airport hotels?
Airport hotels have useful amenities for frequent travelers like free FAJ 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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