Airports in Puerto Rico: Complete Guide to 5 Major Airports

Puerto Rico is served by five airports, ranging from a major international hub to smaller regional and general aviation facilities. Here's a breakdown of each:

1. Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport (SJU)

Location: Carolina, 8 miles from San Juan
Role: Primary international gateway, busiest airport in the Caribbean with over 4 million annual passengers.

2. José Aponte de la Torre Airport (RVR)

Location: Isla Verde, 6 miles from San Juan
Role: General aviation airport, serving private and charter flights.

3. Rafael Hernández Airport (BQN)

Location: 7 miles from Aguadilla, northwestern Puerto Rico
Role: Regional airport with cargo and limited passenger service, former U.S. Air Force base.

4. Mercedita International Airport (PSE)

Location: Ponce, southern Puerto Rico
Role: Regional airport serving the south coast, with some international charter flights.

5. Antonio Rivera Rodríguez Airport (VQS)

Location: Vieques Island
Role: Small airport for general aviation and inter-island commercial flights to Vieques.

SJU handles the vast majority of commercial traffic, while the others support regional connectivity, cargo, and general aviation.