Drive time to Benjamin Rivera Noriega Airport (CPX)

Benjamin Rivera Noriega Airport (CPX / TJCP) is a medium-sized airport serving Culebra, Puerto Rico. It sits 49 feet above sea level and has 1 runway, the longest 2,600 feet. The nearest other airport with scheduled service is VQS (Antonio Rivera Rodriguez Airport), 18 miles south-west.

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Distance
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by road
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at the terminal
Domestic
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before departure
International
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before departure

Alternatives

Other airports near CPX

Within 200 miles, straight-line. A slightly farther airport is sometimes the shorter drive — check both before you book.

Reference

CPX at a glance

IATA code
CPX
ICAO code
TJCP
Serving
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Elevation
49 ft
Runways
1
Longest runway
2,600 ft
Coordinates
18.3130, -65.3039
Classification
Medium-sized airport
Reference
Wikipedia

Airport, runway and elevation figures come from the OurAirports open database. Routes are calculated to the airport's map reference point, which at a large airport may sit a few minutes from your specific terminal.

Timing

When to leave for a flight from CPX

Leave home drive time + 2 hours before a domestic departure from CPX, or drive time + 3 hours before an international one.

Those buffers cover bag drop, security and the walk to the gate, but not getting from your car to the terminal — at a medium-sized airport like CPX, allow another 15–30 minutes to park and ride in, or 30–45 if you are returning a rental car. The drive estimate above is free-flow and does not model live traffic. Full guide to timing your departure →

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FAQ

Questions about driving to CPX

How long does it take to drive to CPX?

It depends on your starting point. Enter your address in the calculator on this page and you'll get a road-distance driving estimate to Benjamin Rivera Noriega Airport.

What is the airport code for Culebra?

Benjamin Rivera Noriega Airport uses the IATA code CPX and the ICAO code TJCP. It is classified as a medium-sized airport and sits at 49 feet above sea level.

Which other airports are near CPX?

Within 200 miles: VQS (18 mi), STT (21 mi), NRR (23 mi), SJU (47 mi). Distances are straight-line, so compare the actual drive times before choosing — a closer airport is not always a shorter drive.

How early should I leave for a flight from CPX?

Work backwards from your departure time: subtract two hours for a domestic flight (three for international), then subtract your drive time to CPX. The calculator on this page does that arithmetic for you once you enter your starting address, and adds the parking and shuttle time you should allow on top.