AviatDataMercedita International Airport PSE / TJPS
Ponce · Puerto Rico (United States) · Puerto Rico Ports Authority
202kpax · 2025
H24International · customs & immigrationJet A · Avgas 100LL
ICAO / IATATJPS / PSE
OperatorPuerto Rico Ports Authority
Coordinates18.0088°N, 66.5645°W
Elevation36 ft · 11 m
Time zoneAST (UTC-4, no DST)
Passengers / yr202,024 (2025)
CustomsYes
Border controlYes
SchengenNo
FuelJet A · Avgas 100LL
Bonded—
AIP referenceTJPS — FAA Chart Supplement / d-TPP
Operating hoursNon-towered field, open continuously (no published curfew); CTAF/UNICOM 122.7, AWOS-3PT 118.4. U.S. Customs (CBP) is a landing-rights service available 1200-2100Z Mon-Fri; arrivals after hours, on weekends, or on holidays require prior notice to CBP at (787) 841-3130 (PPR for customs clearance outside those hours).
TerminalsSingle passenger terminal with 2 boarding/jet bridges (added 2012); separate general-aviation ramp and FBO (Aero Services).
Runways (1)
- 12/30 · 2,439 m / 8,002 ft · 46 m wide · Asphalt (grooved)
Airport contact
Puerto Rico's third-busiest commercial airport for scheduled passenger traffic, served by JetBlue (JFK, MCO) and Frontier (MCO); also hosts the Puerto Rico Police southern aerial division and general-aviation/military traffic on its island resort-adjacent (Ponce/south coast) site.
Services
Available
On request / PPR
Seasonal / ageing
Unconfirmed / not listed
Ground handling
Available
South Puerto Rico Aero Service
Multiple independent aggregator sources (AirNav, FlightAware, Universal Weather, AC-U-KWIK) identify this company as the field's only FBO/handler, providing ramp handling and passenger services for general aviation and business jet traffic.
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Verified 2 months ago · unconfirmed source
Aircraft fuel
Available
South Puerto Rico Aero Service
Operates as the sole FBO and fuel seller on the field at Mercedita Airport (PSE), selling 100LL and Jet A; AirNav listed prices as of 19-May-2026 were $8.74/gal (100LL) and $9.09/gal (Jet A). · Mon-Sat 0800-1700 per directory listing; confirm current hours
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Verified 2 months ago · unconfirmed source
De-icing
Not listed
Part-145 line maintenance
Not listed
Part-145 base maintenance
Not listed
Component shops & overhaul
Not listed
Flight catering
Not listed
Aircraft cleaning
Not listed
Ground support equipment
Not listed
Cargo handling
Available · 2 providers
FedEx Express
Self-handles its own regional air cargo through a dedicated FedEx station and World Service Center located outside Mercedita Airport, opened 19-Aug-2010 per FedEx's own newsroom announcement, supporting package pickup, drop-off, and air shipment for southern Puerto Rico.
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Verified 2 months ago · unconfirmed source
DHL Express (USA), Inc.
Self-handles its own courier and air-freight shipments through a DHL Express station located in the Mercedita Airport cargo area (Suite 2), serving the greater Ponce region. · Mon-Fri 0900-1700 per online business directory listing; confirm current hours
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Verified 2 months ago · unconfirmed source
Aviation security
Not listed
Passenger & crew transport
Not listed
Flight support
Not listed
Hotel & travel
Not listed