Antonio Rivera Rodríguez Airport
Antonio Rivera Rodríguez Airport (IATA: VQS, ICAO: TJVQ, FAA LID: VQS) is a public airport on the island of Vieques in Puerto Rico. Because a large amount of Vieques's yearly revenue comes from the tourism industry, this airport plays an important part in the Vieques economy. For decades, the airport has been the hub of Vieques Air Link, and also a destination for a number of small airlines.
Antonio Rivera Rodríguez Airport | |||||||||||
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| Airport type | Public | ||||||||||
| Owner | Puerto Rico Ports Authority | ||||||||||
| Serves | Isla De Vieques, Puerto Rico | ||||||||||
| Hub for | Vieques Air Link | ||||||||||
| Elevation AMSL | 49 ft / 15 m | ||||||||||
| Coordinates | 18°08′05″N 65°29′38″W | ||||||||||
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It is included in the National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems for 2011–2015, which categorized it as a primary commercial service airport (more than 10,000 enplanements per year).
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