Rafael Hernández Airport

Aguadilla , Puerto Rico

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Satellite and aerial maps of Rafael Hernandez with nearby locations


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Arecibo , Puerto Rico 48.1095TJAB
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Fernando Luis Ribas Dominicci, Puerto Rico , Puerto Rico 108.8092TJIG
Hato Rey , Puerto Rico 111.5094PR68
Hato Rey Heliport , Puerto Rico 113.5094PR01



  Rafael Hernandez


1936 to present

18° 29' 42.00'' N     67° 7' 45.85'' W
Aguadilla, Puerto Rico, Aguadilla, Puerto Rico
ICAO: TJBQ IATA: BQN FAA: BQN
Elevation: 237 feet





This was the location of the former USAF Ramey Air Force Base. It was once a SAC base then MAC. The Air USAF departed in early 1974, leaving most of the property to the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. The US Coast Guard has operated an Air Station here since 1971. Commissioned USCG Air Station Puerto Rico in 1971 after moving from the old Naval Air Station in San Juan, both HH-52 and (FW)HU-16a aircraft were assigned until the HH-3F was activated there. I was stationed here from July 1972 to June 1974. The Air Station was renamed (around 1975?) USCG Air Station Borinquen. HH-3F assigned were the 1489, 1490 and 1491.



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  List of units at Rafael Hernandez




Years Unit
1971-    Coast Guard Air Station BorinquenHH-65 Dolphin, HH-3F Pelican, HH-52A Sea Guard,





  Operations at Rafael Hernandez


Dates Operation
06-sep-17 Hurricanes Irma, Jose and Maria Relief Operations






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