Benjamin Rivera Noriega Airport — Culebra, Puerto Rico
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Distance & flight time from CPX
Benjamin Rivera Noriega Airport
Benjamin Rivera Noriega Airport, known to pilots and travelers as CPX, provides the main air link to Culebra, a small Puerto Rican island municipality prized for the pale sands of Flamenco Beach. Short hops from San Juan and Ceiba on light aircraft operated by island carriers bring most visitors in, since the runway's modest length rules out larger jets. Named for a local aviator, the airstrip sits close to the compact town center, meaning arriving passengers can reach guesthouses, dive shops, and the ferry dock within minutes. Tourism fuels nearly every part of daily life here, and the airport gets noticeably busier with day-trippers during peak season.
Runways at Benjamin Rivera Noriega Airport (CPX)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13/31 | 2600 ft (792 m) | 50 ft (15 m) | ASPH-G |
Radio frequencies for Benjamin Rivera Noriega Airport (CPX)
No published frequency data for this airport.
Airports near Benjamin Rivera Noriega Airport (CPX)
- Antonio Rivera Rodriguez Airport (VQS) — 28.2 km (17.5 mi)
- Cyril E. King Airport (STT) — 34.6 km (21.5 mi)
- José Aponte de la Torre Airport (NRR) — 36.2 km (22.5 mi)
- Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU) — 75.0 km (46.6 mi)
- Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport (EIS) — 81.8 km (50.8 mi)
- Fernando Luis Ribas Dominicci Airport (SIG) — 85.3 km (53.0 mi)
- Henry E. Rohlsen Airport (STX) — 86.2 km (53.6 mi)
- Virgin Gorda Airport (VIJ) — 93.6 km (58.2 mi)
CPX handles small propeller aircraft almost exclusively, since Culebra's short single runway and hilly island terrain cannot accommodate jets, keeping flight times from mainland Puerto Rico under thirty minutes.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Benjamin Rivera Noriega Airport?
The IATA code for Benjamin Rivera Noriega Airport is CPX.
What is the ICAO code for Benjamin Rivera Noriega Airport?
The ICAO code for Benjamin Rivera Noriega Airport is TJCP. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.