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    "addressCountry": "Puerto Rico",
    "addressLocality": "Vieques"
  },
  "airlines": [
    "Cape Air",
    "Vieques Airlink",
    "Seaborne Airlines"
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      "name": "Domestic to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "45 minutes"
    },
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      "name": "Domestic to International Connection Time",
      "value": "90 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "International to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "90 minutes"
    },
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  "city": "Vieques",
  "code": "VQS",
  "connection_tips": "Antonio Rivera Rodriguez Airport features an exceptionally simple single-terminal layout that makes connections effortless. Plan meals before arrival or departure, and bring water bottles for longer travel days. For budget-conscious travelers, consider flying to Ceiba Airport first and taking a connecting flight to save money. Business hours are Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with weekend operations varying by flight schedule. Dining options are extremely limited to small kiosks and vending machines offering basic snacks and beverages - no full restaurants or duty-free shops exist.\n\nFlight connections primarily operate between Vieques and Puerto Rico's main island airports including Luis Mu\u00f1oz Marin (SJU), Isla Grande (SIG), and nearby Ceiba (RVR). The airport's elevation of 49 feet and coastal Caribbean location mean quick altitude changes during takeoff and landing. The airport doesn't accommodate jet aircraft, focusing exclusively on smaller regional planes operated by Cape Air, Vieques Airlink, and Seaborne Airlines. Navigation is virtually impossible to get wrong, making it ideal for first-time visitors to Vieques. Ground transportation requires advance booking, as rental cars and taxis aren't always immediately available upon arrival.\n\nWeather significantly impacts operations, so maintain flexible scheduling during Caribbean storm seasons from June through November. The compact terminal houses all operations in one building, with check-in counters immediately visible upon entry, followed by a single security checkpoint leading to a general waiting area with boarding gates. Wi-Fi availability may be limited, so download necessary travel documents, boarding passes, and entertainment beforehand. The journey from aircraft to terminal exit takes mere minutes, and security procedures are quick without lengthy queues, maximizing your vacation time. Air ambulance services operate year-round for medical emergencies, providing crucial healthcare connectivity.",
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  "frequent_traveler_tip": [
    "Flying into Vieques's Antonio Rivera Rodr\u00edguez Pack snacks and water.",
    "The terminal concessions often close between afternoon flights.",
    "Check your flight status before leaving for the airport.",
    "Allow extra time during peak travel periods at this airport.",
    "Keep important documents easily accessible at this airport."
  ],
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  "iataCode": "VQS",
  "icao": "TJVQ",
  "international": false,
  "last_modified": "June 2026",
  "last_updated": "2026-03-30",
  "latitude": 18.1348,
  "layover_planner_info": "Check local transport for layover options.",
  "longitude": -65.493599,
  "mct_domestic_to_domestic": 45,
  "mct_domestic_to_international": 90,
  "mct_interline": 110,
  "mct_international_to_domestic": 90,
  "mct_international_to_international": 120,
  "missed_connection_help": "Contact your airline for assistance.",
  "name": "Antonio Rivera Rodriguez Airport",
  "region": "Caribbean",
  "related_airports": [
    {
      "code": "CPX",
      "name": "Benjamin Rivera Noriega Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "HUC",
      "name": "Humacao Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "NRR",
      "name": "Jos\u00e9 Aponte de la Torre Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "STT",
      "name": "Cyril E. King Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "STX",
      "name": "Henry E. Rohlsen Airport"
    }
  ],
  "terminal_info": "Antonio Rivera Rodriguez Airport (VQS/TJVQ) operates as the essential aviation gateway to Vieques island, serving this 20-mile-long Puerto Rican municipality famous for hosting Mosquito Bay\u2014recognized by Guinness World Records in 2006 as the world's brightest bioluminescent bay. The airport's single 4,300-foot asphalt runway (9/27) covers 124 acres at 49 feet elevation, exclusively accommodating turboprop aircraft as jets cannot land despite early 2005 expansion plans that remain incomplete, with the facility handling over 10,000 annual enplanements qualifying it as a primary commercial service airport.\n\nCompact terminal facilities serve Cape Air, Vieques Airlink, and Seaborne Airlines providing 25-minute flights to San Juan's Isla Grande Airport and connections to Luis Mu\u00f1oz Mar\u00edn International and Ceiba airports, establishing vital links for an island economy dependent on tourism since the U.S. Navy's 2003 departure. The simple single-building terminal offers basic amenities with check-in counters, security checkpoint, and general waiting area, though dining options remain limited to kiosks and vending machines without restaurants or duty-free shopping, requiring visitors to plan provisions accordingly.\n\nOperational characteristics emphasize supporting Vieques's tourism-driven economy where visitors access the protected Mosquito Bay bioluminescent reserve through guided kayak tours, pristine beach coves, and Caribbean hospitality across this 4.5-mile-wide island paradise. The airport's inability to accept jets creates unique market dynamics where smaller aircraft maintain frequent shuttle services, though weather disruptions during June-November hurricane season can strand travelers on this remote island where alternative transportation requires 45-minute ferry rides to Ceiba on Puerto Rico's eastern coast.\n\nStrategic importance extends beyond tourism connectivity to providing medical evacuation services and essential supply links for island residents, with air ambulance operations maintaining year-round healthcare access. The facility anchors Vieques's post-military economic transformation, converting from naval base support to tourism infrastructure serving visitors experiencing one of only three bioluminescent bays in Puerto Rico, where Pyrodinium bahamense dinoflagellates create magical blue illumination attracting global travelers to this unique natural phenomenon protected within the Vieques Bioluminescent Bay Natural Reserve.",
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}