TJBQ · Aguadilla, Puerto Rico
Rafael Hernandez Airport
TJBQMarch 25, 2026 · TJBQ-0724
Operational Summary
- U.S. Customs Service
- Yes
- User Fee
- Unknown
- Office Hours
- Daily08:00-24:00
Eastern Time
- Service Hours
- Daily08:00-23:00
Eastern Time
- Parking
- FIS ramp, 405 Bromon Drive, Aguadilla, PR 00603
- Permission to Land
- Required
Parking and Inspection
Where to Park
FIS ramp
CBP meets aircraft on ramp.
Federal Inspection Station (FIS)
Crew and passengers processed inside FIS.
Park on the ramp at the FIS; CBP will meet the aircraft.
Inspection Process
- Aircraft should park on the ramp at the FIS.
- A CBP Officer will meet the aircraft on the ramp to begin the inspection.
- All crew and passengers will be processed inside the FIS.
- All bags must be presented for inspection.
- Be prepared to present passports, visas, pilot’s license, medical certificate, aircraft registration, and user fee decal (if appropriate).
- Regulated waste/garbage will be collected by CBP from the aircraft crew.
- Passengers can depart directly from FIS at the conclusion of their inspection.
Procedures
Permission to Land
Obtain permission to land at least 2 hours before ETA and park at the FIS ramp.
Appointment
Unknown- None NOTE: For further detailed information regarding national GA processing standards and procedures, please refer to the CBP Private Aircraft Arrival Information Document or contact GAsupport@cbp.dhs.gov July 25, 2024 Publication Number TJBQ-0724
Departure
Passengers may depart directly from FIS; commercial departures require CBP outbound clearance.
Operator Highlights
- Permission to land required with ±30 min tolerance
- Service hours 08:00–23:00 daily
- Park at FIS ramp; CBP meets aircraft
- Outbound clearance required for commercial departures
- Regulated waste collected by CBP
Contacts and Location
Customs Location Map
405 Bromon DriveAguadilla, PR 00603Related Resources for TJBQ
Hours and Availability
Office Hours
- Daily08:00-24:00
Eastern Time
Source Wording
7 days per week, 0800-2400 ET
Service Hours
- Daily08:00-23:00
Eastern Time
Source Wording
Inspection services 7 days per week, 0800-2300 ET
Availability
- Inspection services for the entrance/ arrival of aircraft at Rafael Hernandez Airport are available 7 days per week, 0800-2300 in accordance with the port's
- None NOTE: For further detailed information regarding national GA processing standards and procedures, please refer to the CBP Private Aircraft Arrival Information Document or contact GAsupport@cbp.dhs.gov July 25, 2024 Publication Number TJBQ-0724
Remarks
- None NOTE: For further detailed information regarding national GA processing standards and procedures, please refer to the CBP Private Aircraft Arrival Information Document or contact GAsupport@cbp.dhs.gov July 25, 2024 Publication Number TJBQ-0724
Detected Topics
- Usda Waste
- Landing Rights
- Outbound Clearance
- Passenger Processing
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Original Content
Rafael Hernandez Airport General Aviation Airport Fact Sheet Rafael Hernandez Airport (TJBQ) 405 Bromon Drive, Aguadilla, PR 00603 Regular Office Hours 7 days per week, 0800-2400 Eastern Time (ET) Contact Information (787) 882-3556 CBP Airport Office (787) 882-3537 CBP AIrport Office Hours of Service for Entrance and Clearance Inspection services for the entrance/ arrival of aircraft at Rafael Hernandez Airport are available 7 days per week, 0800-2300 in accordance with the port's permission to land procedures. Commercial aircraft operators departing the U.S. must obtain an outbound clearance by contacting CBP directly. Permission to Land Procedures Pilots must secure permission to land by contacting CBP prior to departure from the foreign port or place and at least 2 hours in advance of the anticipated arrival time at Rafael Hernandez Airport. Permission to land is granted with a tolerance of (+/-) 30 minutes. If your ETA deviates outside these parameters, previously granted permission(s) are invalid and you must contact the CBP port to re-secure permission to land. Inspection Process • Aircraft should park on the ramp at the FIS. • A CBP Officer will meet the aircraft on the ramp to begin the inspection. • All crew and passengers will be processed inside the FIS. • All bags must be presented for inspection. • Be prepared to present passports, visas, pilot’s license, medical certificate, aircraft registration, and user fee decal (if appropriate). • Regulated waste/garbage will be collected by CBP from the aircraft crew. • Passengers can depart directly from FIS at the conclusion of their inspection. Special Procedures/Miscellaneous • None NOTE: For further detailed information regarding national GA processing standards and procedures, please refer to the CBP Private Aircraft Arrival Information Document or contact GAsupport@cbp.dhs.gov July 25, 2024 Publication Number TJBQ-0724
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