Punta Borinquen Radar Station
Punta Borinquen Radar Station is an active military air base in Puerto Rico, operated by the US Air National Guard. Home to the 141st Air Control Squadron.
Facility Details
| Operating Country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Location | 🇵🇷 Puerto Rico |
| Status | Active |
| Usage | Military only |
| Year built | 1964 |
| Operating Organization | US Air National Guard |
| Units & aircraft |
141st Air Control Squadron
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| Coordinates | 18.4851°N, -67.1488°E |
Description
Punta Borinquén Radar Station is a military facility operated by the Puerto Rico Air National Guard. It is situated adjacent to Rafael Hernández Airport in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico. The station commenced operations in 1964 with the establishment of the 140th Aircraft Control and Warning Squadron (ACWS) under the command of Air Defense Command (ADC). Currently, the facility serves as the home for the 141st Air Control Squadron. The site is characterized by the presence of an FAA radar tower. The station's primary function is related to air control and radar operations, supporting the broader mission of the Air National Guard in the region. It remains an active installation within the Puerto Rico National Guard's infrastructure.
- JAN 122026 Updated Sources and cross-references refreshed
- JUL 12025 Updated Airbase data reviewed and updated