Vieques Airport – VQS Antonio Rivera Rodriguez
Vieques Puerto Rico Airport is a small commercial airfield in Vieques, Puerto Rico. It serves the entire island and has a vital role in the economy and tourism industry of the region. A number of international flights operate in the VQS Antonio Rivera Rodriguez Airport even if its runway is unable to accommodate jet aircrafts. The airport records more than 10,000 enplanements annually. It is operated by the Puerto Rico Ports Authority and is part of the National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems.
Best Time to Visit
Scheduled passenger flights are offered by airlines, such as Air Flamenco to Ceiba and San Juan – Isla Grande. Cape Air provides flights to St. Croix and San Juan-LMM. Passengers can book flights to San Juan-LMM, St. Thomas, Tortola, Virgin Gorda through Air Sunshine. M&N Aviation offers flights to San Juan-Isla Grande. To accommodate bigger planes and more passengers, plans are underway to expand the single asphalt runway and renovate the terminal. The region surrounding VQS Antonio Rivera Rodriguez features breathtaking natural wonders. Fajardo offers plenty of fun in the sun with snorkeling, kayaking, and sailing at Cayo Icacos, Laguna Grande, and Isla Palomino. At Las Croabas, travelers will find rainforest trails and Taino petroglyphs at the mountainous El Yungue National Forest.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Visitors looking for an exceptional stay should book local hotels like the Hix Island House, the Hacienda Tamarindo, and the nearby Fajardo Inn. Not only do these hotels offer luxurious accommodations, they also have good access to the airport and offer free private parking onsite.
Another airport, Culebra-Benjamin Rivera Noriega Airport (CPX), offers domestic flights in the region. Other transportation modes offered in the locale are car rentals, taxis, and public vans.
