Antonio (Nery) Juarbe Pol Airport– ARE
Located three miles southeast of Arecibo, Puerto Rico, the Antonio (Nery) Juarbe Pol Airport (ARE) is a public use airport operated by the Puerto Rico Ports Authority. The airport has different IATA and FAA airport codes with the IATA code “ABO” already assigned to the Aboisso Airport in Côte d'Ivoire.
Best Time to Visit
In World War II, the ARE-Antonio (Nery) Juarbe Pol Airport served the United States Army Air Forces Sixth Air Force for antisubmarine patrols. The name of ARE was based on prominent Arecibo-born businessman and pilot Antonio Juarbe Pol. Along with his wife and two passengers, the businessman died on a flight from Isla Grande airport in San Juan to Arecibo on Mother’s Day in 1975. With an area of 178 acres, the airport is popular with the skydiving community with its light-sport aircraft and ultralights. It also houses a private skydiving school. As of 2016, ARE has 27 aircrafts and operates on an average 68 per day. Make sure to visit Aguacate and Aguadilla once you’ve arrived in the Antonio (Nery) Juarbe Pol Airport.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Nearby hotels are abundant around the ARE airport. You can stay at the classic and affordable Arecibo Inn or at the Vacation Rentals at Salitre. 40 km from the airport are the posh accommodations of Hyatt Place Manati and the Hotel Vistamar Ocean Club.
Nearby airports to the Antonio (Nery) Juarbe Pol Airport include the Rafael Hernández Airport (BQN) and the Eugenio María de Hostos Airport (MAZ). The BQN is located in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico while MAZ is situated and serves the aviation needs of Mayaguez, Puerto Rico.
