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.
On this page it is easy to search for Arecibo, Puerto Rico airport hotels, we have listed hotels, airport motels, resorts, inns in order of proximity, closest airport lodging options are listed first. Arecibo, Puerto Rico (ARE-Antonio Juarbe Pol) airport area map also gives you guidance on the distance of these hotels from the ARE airport. Most of these ARE hotels are designed to serve frequent travelers. If you are on business trip or family vacation or if your flight is delayed and you need an overnight stay near the airport. Some of these Arecibo, Puerto Rico motels have passenger pick up or free airport shuttle service which you can take advantage of. Some of the main attractions in the area around the ARE airport are El Parterre, Aguadilla Mall, and El Parterre.
