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Mercedita International Airport

Ponce, Puerto Rico

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Mercedita International Airport

Ponce, Puerto Rico

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TJPS

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29 ft

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Southern Puerto Rico's primary international gateway serving Ponce.

Opened

1941

Location

Ponce, Puerto Rico

Mercedita International Airport (IATA: PSE, ICAO: TJPS) is the main commercial airport serving Ponce, Puerto Rico's second-largest city, located on the island's southern coast. It serves as an important regional hub for travel to and from the southern region of the island, complementing the larger Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport in San Juan. The airport has historically offered limited scheduled commercial service, with connectivity primarily to major U.S. mainland cities and other Caribbean destinations. Its operations have fluctuated over the years depending on airline route decisions and regional demand. The facility is owned and operated by the Puerto Rico Ports Authority and handles both commercial passenger flights and general aviation traffic.

Terminals

The airport has a single passenger terminal building that handles commercial and general aviation operations.

Getting to & from

Ground transportation options include taxis and rental cars connecting the airport to downtown Ponce and surrounding municipalities.

Airlines here

JetBlue Airways and other regional carriers have provided scheduled service at various times, though service levels have varied significantly over the years.

Notable facts

›Located approximately 5 miles east of downtown Ponce in the Mercedita district.
›Named after the Mercedita district of Ponce where it is situated.
›Owned and operated by the Puerto Rico Ports Authority.
›Has a single runway (10/28) capable of handling commercial jet aircraft.
›Serves as an alternative to the heavily used Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport in San Juan.

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Airlines serving this airport

JetBlue Airways

Routes

PSE → JFKB6 · 320

PSE → MCOB6 · 320

Aircraft operating here

Airbus A3202 routes

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Encyclopaedia

Mercedita International Airport (AIM) is an international airport located three nautical miles (6 km) east of the central business district of Ponce, Puerto Rico. The airport covers 270 cuerdas of land and has one runway. It was inaugurated as an international airport on 1 November 1990. It was built with combined funds from the Municipality of Ponce and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.

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