What is the Puerto Rico Airport (SJU) like?
Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport (SJU), located in Isla Verde (in the municipality of Carolina, northeast of the San Juan metropolitan area) is the most important airport in Puerto Rico and the busiest in the Caribbean.
Since its opening in 1955, SJU has served as the main air gateway to the island, connecting Puerto Rico with numerous cities in the United States, the Caribbean, Central and South America, and Europe.
In 2024, the airport handled more than 13.2 million passengers, which consolidates it as the airport with the highest traffic on the island.
SJU combines suitable runway infrastructure, broad connectivity, multiple terminals, and air traffic that has shown recovery and sustained growth in recent years.
Quick facts about San Juan Airport SJU
- Code: SJU
- Passengers in 2024: 13,247,382
- Runways: 2 runways, with 08/26 being the longest at 10,400 ft
- Main airlines operating regularly, among others: JetBlue Airways, Frontier Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, as well as Avianca, Copa Airlines, Air Canada and Iberia
Runways and air operations at SJU Airport
The main runway, 08/26, measures 10,400 feet and is one of the most important in the Caribbean. This runway recently underwent major renovation, with an investment of approximately US$48 million. It was its first full structural intervention since the late 1990s. After the work was completed, the runway reopened for normal operations.
The second runway, 10/28, complements the operation by allowing traffic separation.
Thanks to the design and length of its runways, SJU can receive medium and wide-body aircraft, supporting domestic, regional, international, cargo, and private aviation operations. The operational infrastructure consistently keeps SJU among the Caribbean airports with the highest capacity.
Regarding air connectivity, SJU has a robust network of routes. Among the most frequent routes to the United States are Orlando (MCO), New York – JFK, and Miami (MIA).
It also operates dozens of flights to the Caribbean, Central and South America, and Europe.
In terms of airlines, in addition to JetBlue and Frontier, Spirit, Southwest, Avelo, United, American, Delta, Avianca, Copa, Air Canada, Iberia, among others, also operate here.
Terminals and concourses at Puerto Rico Airport
SJU has two main terminals, A and B.
Terminal A
Primarily used by JetBlue.
It has a Check Point and a Federal Agriculture station.
Terminal B
Where most other airlines operate.
It has a large central Check Point and 4 Federal Agriculture stations.
The airport has 4 concourses: A, B, C and D.
Concourse A: JetBlue
Concourse B: Delta, Southwest, United and some additional airlines
Concourse C: Iberia, Frontier, American and other international or high-capacity airlines
Concourse D: regional airlines and some additional operations, including Frontier at certain times
This distribution allows efficient flow for both domestic and international flights.
Air connectivity at SJU Airport
SJU’s connectivity is among the broadest in the Caribbean.
More than 85% of all airport operations are flights to and from the continental United States, reflecting SJU’s role as a natural bridge between Puerto Rico and key cities in North America.
Outside the United States, SJU maintains significant traffic to the Caribbean, Central and South America, and Europe, including:
- Dominican Republic (SDQ, PUJ)
- Panama (PTY)
- Colombia (BOG, MDE)
- Spain (MAD)
In total, SJU offers flights to more than 50–60 direct destinations depending on the season, operated by more than 20 airlines.
Puerto Rico Airport Pin: a tribute to Boricua aviation
Our Puerto Rico Airport Pin pays tribute to the airport that connects the island with the world. Made in hard enamel, sized 1.5 inches, with a premium finish and dual function (pin + magnet), it represents the movement, identity, and essential role of Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport.
What’s included with the Puerto Rico Airport Pin
· Illustrated backing card dedicated to Puerto Rico
· Rubber clutch and magnetic safety lock
· Dual function: pin or magnet
· Premium packaging, ideal for display or gift
SJU is the airport that appears in itineraries, homecoming stories, Caribbean trips, flight logs, and the memories of millions of Puerto Ricans and visitors.
If Puerto Rico is part of your story, this is your pin.
👉 Puerto Rico Airport Pin – Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport
