Drive time to Antonio Rivera Rodriguez Airport (VQS)

Antonio Rivera Rodriguez Airport (VQS / TJVQ) is a medium-sized airport serving Vieques, Puerto Rico. It sits 49 feet above sea level and has 1 runway, the longest 4,301 feet. The nearest other airport with scheduled service is NRR (José Aponte de la Torre Airport), 12 miles north-west.

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Distance
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by road
Leave now, arrive
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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 VQS

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

Reference

VQS at a glance

IATA code
VQS
ICAO code
TJVQ
Serving
Vieques, Puerto Rico
Elevation
49 ft
Runways
1
Longest runway
4,301 ft
Coordinates
18.1348, -65.4936
Classification
Medium-sized airport
Official site
Airport website
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 VQS

Leave home drive time + 2 hours before a domestic departure from VQS, 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 VQS, 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 VQS

How long does it take to drive to VQS?

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 Antonio Rivera Rodriguez Airport.

What is the airport code for Vieques?

Antonio Rivera Rodriguez Airport uses the IATA code VQS and the ICAO code TJVQ. It is classified as a medium-sized airport and sits at 49 feet above sea level.

Which other airports are near VQS?

Within 200 miles: NRR (12 mi), CPX (18 mi), STT (37 mi), SJU (39 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 VQS?

Work backwards from your departure time: subtract two hours for a domestic flight (three for international), then subtract your drive time to VQS. 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.