FAA Information Effective: Jul 10, 2025
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(TJPS) Mercedita Airport
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Overview
Attendance:
Attended
Year-round, 7 Days a Week,All
FAA
Runways:
12/30
Runway length: 8,004 ft (2,440 m)
Elevation:
28 ft (Surveyed)
Tower:
No
Airspace:
CLASS E SVC 0700-1800; OTHER TIMES CLASS G
FAA
Fees:
None
Timezone:
AST (UTC-04:00)
Sunrise-Sunset:
6:03 am - 7:04 pm
Evening-Morning Civil Twilight:
7:27 pm
(Today)
(Today)
-
5:40 am
(Tomorrow)
(Tomorrow)
Runway
Satellite
Sectional
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53 Calle Reina, Ponce, PR 00730
(787) 844-7041
2325 Las Américas Avenue, Ponce, PR 00717
(787) 840-1510
296P+QG6 Plaza Las Delicias, Ponce, PR 00731
(787) 840-1045
Museo de la Musica Casa (Music Museum)
50 Calle Isabel, Ponce, PR 00730
(787) 848-7016
Carretera 530 S/N, Ponce, PR 00730
(787) 840-2255
17 Calle el Vigia, Ponce, PR 00730
(787) 259-1774
Casa de la Masacre de Ponce (Museum)
32 Marina Street, Ponce, PR 00732
(787) 844-9722
1300 Sancho Avenue, Ponce, PR 00716
(787) 812-2695
Lydia's Restaurant
2C35+MX3 CII Anon, Ponce, PR 00716
(787) 844-3933
Blvr. Miguel A Pou , Ponce, PR 00731
(787) 284-0570
Big Wong
2C46+R5R, PR-578, Ponce, PR 00716
(787) 840-7891
Callejón Fagot Final, Ponce, PR 00731
(787) 843-1298
103 Turpo Industrial Park, Ponce, PR 00715
(787) 841-1000
122 Calle Villa, Ponce, PR 00730
(787) 844-3255
163 C. Reina, Ponce, PR 00730
(787) 813-5050
Km 220 Carr #2, Ponce, PR 00733
(939) 243-3231
Museo de la Arquitectura Ponceña (Casa Wiechers Villronga)
106 C. Reina Isabel, Ponce, PR 00730
(787) 848-7016
PSE
Museo de la Historia de Ponce (History Museum)
Museo de Arte de Ponce (Art Museum)
Parque de Bombas (Fire Station Landmark)
Museo de la Musica Casa (Music Museum)
Tibes Indian Ceremonial Center
Castillo Serrallés (Museum)
Casa de la Masacre de Ponce (Museum)
Costa Caribe Golf & Country Club
Lydia's Restaurant
Chili's Grill & Bar
Big Wong
La Casa del Chef
Caribe Hotel
Hotel Bélgica
Ponce Plaza Hotel & Casino
Solace by the Sea Hotel
Museo de la Arquitectura Ponceña (Casa Wiechers Villronga)
Flying Clubs
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Runway 12/30
Dimensions:
8,004 × 150 ft
(2,440 × 46 m)
(2,440 × 46 m)
Weight Bearing Cap:
n/a
Surface:
asphalt, grooved, in fair condition
Runway Edge Lights:
High
Comments:
Pcr Value: 400/F/C/X/T
FAA
Rwy 30, Last 1100 Ft not Grooved.
FAA
| Designator: | 12 | 30 |
| Elevation: | 28.4 ft | 27.2 ft |
| Heading: | 119° magnetic 108° true | 299° magnetic 288° true |
| Gradient: | 0.01% down | 0.01% up |
| Traffic Pattern: | Right Pattern | Not provided. Assume LEFT traffic pattern |
| Markings: | non-precision, in Good condition | non-precision, in Good condition |
| Approach Lighting: |
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| Displaced Threshold: | 1,882 ft | 248 ft |
| ILS/LOC: | n/a | n/a |
| Obstructions: | Power-Line, 800 ft Left ft of center, 295 ft high, 4,155 ft from end, 13:1 clearance slope | Trees, 75 ft Left ft of center, 41 ft high, 1,570 ft from end, 33:1 clearance slope |
| Comments: | Apch Ratio 16:1 to Dsplcd Thr. FAA | n/a |
TFRs
Location: PSE
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TFR count: 0
NOTAMs
Location: PSE
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NOTAM count: 18 (Partial list shown. Expand to see full list HERE.)
| Number: | Start Date: (UTC) | End Date: (UTC) | Condition: |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07/014 | 07/21/2025 1831 | SVC PCL RWY 12 RWY END ID LGT HIGH INTST U/S | |
| 02/021 | 02/16/2025 1456 | 02/16/2026 2359 | OBST JET BLAST FENCE (ASN 2024-ASO-10713-NRA) 180046N0663432W (0.7NM WNW PSE) 90FT (50FT AGL) NOT LGTD |
| 06/023 | 06/23/2025 1658 | 08/07/2025 1657 | OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1204272) 180219.80N0663901.00W (5.1NM WNW PSE) 596.8FT (257.9FT AGL) U/S |
| 05/001 | 05/02/2025 1613 | 08/01/2025 0400 | OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1256602) 180211.80N0664833.40W (14.1NM W PSE) 461.9FT (210.0FT AGL) U/S |
| 02/023 | 02/16/2025 1457 | 02/16/2026 2359 | OBST JET BLAST FENCE (ASN 2024-ASO-10715-NRA) 180045N0663432W (0.7NM WNW PSE) 86FT (49FT AGL) NOT LGTD |
| 05/018 | 05/19/2025 1220 | 08/17/2025 0400 | OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1221676) 180051.30N0664402.60W (9.8NM W PSE) 607.0FT (254.9FT AGL) U/S |
| 07/008 | 07/16/2025 1700 | 10/14/2025 0400 | OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1218198) 175927.10N0661909.70W (14.1NM E PSE) 387.8FT (211.9FT AGL) U/S |
| A0101/24 | 08/19/2024 1845 | PSE SID MERCEDITA, PONCE, PR.
WLFRD TWO DEPARTURE (RNAV)...
TAKE-OFF MINIMUMS: RWY 30: NA - ENVIRONMENTAL.
A… | |
Additional Remarks
Customs Available 1200Z to 2100Z Mon-Fri.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
For Cd If Freq are Out of service CTC San Juan CERAP At 787-253-8664/8665.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Ppr 24 Hrs for Index C & Above Unsked Acr Operations with More Than 30 Psgr Seats Call Airport Manager 787-842-6292.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
ATCT closed indefinitely
Source:
AM
Airport Manager
Noise Abatement
Instrument Procedures
Data Cycle:
Operations & More Information
Lat/Long:
- 18.00878, -66.56452
- 18° 0′ 31.6″ N, 66° 33′ 52.3″ W
- 18° 0.527′ N, 66° 33.871′ W
ARTCC:
San Juan (ZSU)
App/Depart Control Facility:
Unknown
Chart:
NACO: Puerto Rico-Virgin Islands Sectional
FSS:
San Juan (SJU)
1-800-WX-BRIEF
1-800-WX-BRIEF
Wind Indicator:
Lighted
Mag Var:
11W (1985)
NOTAM Facility:
Seg Circle:
Yes
Beacon:
Present
Lighting:
Hirl Rwy 12/30 Preset Med Intst Dusk-2200; to Incr Intst & Actvt HIRL Rwy 12/30 and REIL Rwy 12 After 2200 - UNICOM 122.70. PAPI Rwy 30 Oper Cont.
FAA
Pattern Altitude:
No data provided. Assume 1000 AGL.
Special Operations:
Communications Card
| Type: | Frequency / Phone: | Sector / Comments: | Call Sign: |
|---|---|---|---|
| AWOS-3PT | 118.4T (787) 843-0444 | ||
| CTAF | 122.7 | ||
| UNICOM | 122.7 |
Navaids
Services
Fuel:
100LL Low-Lead, Jet A
AM
Engine Repair:
Minor
AM
Airframe Repair:
Minor
AM
Bottled Oxygen:
None
Bulk Oxygen:
None
Customs:
International Landing Rights
AM
Transportation:
Limousine, Public Transportation
AM
Activities:
None Reported
Camping On Field:
None Reported
Aircraft & Activity
Webcams
METARs
METARs from this airport:
METARs from nearby reporting stations:
TAFs
TAFs from this airport:
TJPS TAF
Issued:
11:36 AM GMT
(an hour ago)
Today 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM GMT
Today 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM GMT
Vis:
6+
SM
Wind:
@
12
G
20
KT
Cld:
- Few clouds 4000' AGL
Wx:
N/A
Today 5:00 PM - 11:00 PM GMT
Vis:
6+
SM
Wind:
@
18
G
26
KT
Cld:
- Few clouds 2800' AGL
- Scattered clouds 5000' AGL
Wx:
Showers in vicinity
Today 11:00 PM - Tomorrow 12:00 PM GMT
TAFs from nearby airports:
TJSJ TAF
41 nm NE
Issued:
11:36 AM GMT
(an hour ago)
Today 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM GMT
Vis:
6+
SM
Wind:
@
6
KT
Cld:
- Few clouds 2900' AGL
- Few clouds 8000' AGL
Wx:
Showers in vicinity
Today 2:00 PM - 11:00 PM GMT
Vis:
6+
SM
Wind:
@
18
G
27
KT
Cld:
- Few clouds 2500' AGL
- Scattered clouds 5000' AGL
Wx:
Light Rainshowers
Today 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM GMT
TEMPO
Vis:
3
SM
Wind:
@
18
G
27
KT
Cld:
- Broken clouds 2000' AGL
- Broken clouds 3500' AGL
Wx:
Thunderstorm, Rain
Today 11:00 PM - Tomorrow 12:00 PM GMT
TJBQ TAF
43 nm NW
Issued:
11:36 AM GMT
(an hour ago)
Today 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM GMT
Vis:
6+
SM
Wind:
@
8
KT
Cld:
- Scattered clouds 2500' AGL
- Scattered clouds 4500' AGL
Wx:
Showers in vicinity
Today 2:00 PM - 11:00 PM GMT
Vis:
6+
SM
Wind:
@
20
G
30
KT
Cld:
- Scattered clouds 3000' AGL
Wx:
N/A
Today 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM GMT
TEMPO
Vis:
3
SM
Wind:
@
20
G
30
KT
Cld:
- Broken clouds 2000' AGL
- Broken clouds 3500' AGL
Wx:
Thunderstorm, Rain
Today 11:00 PM - Tomorrow 12:00 PM GMT
Vis:
6+
SM
Wind:
@
14
G
23
KT
Cld:
- Few clouds 2500' AGL
- Scattered clouds 6000' AGL
Wx:
N/A
Contact Addresses
Airport Manager
William Febles
Mercedita, PR 00715
(787) 729-8715 (Office)
Owner
Puerto Rico Port Authority
San Juan, PR 00936
(787) 729-8715 (Office)
Remarks:
Ext 5100 or 5101
FAA