Prasa-Barbosa HeliportPrivate
PR17 · San Juan, PR · Non-towered · Open on the map
Weather
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Sun & FAA night2026-11-02 · night begins 06:14 PM
| Event | Local (AST) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 06:02 AM | 10:02Z |
| Sunrise | 06:24 AM | 10:24Z |
| Sunset | 05:51 PM | 21:51Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 06:14 PM | 22:14Z |
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Runways
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| H1/ | 44 ft |
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Comms & NavAids
Nearby navigation aids
SJU 114.00 · NRR 113.80
| NavAid | Type | Freq · ch | Range | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SJU · San Juan | VORTAC | 114.00 · 87X | High | r249° / 3.6 NM |
| NRR · Roosevelt Roads | TACAN | 113.80 · 85X | — | r306° / 25.2 NM |
Charts & procedures
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for PR17 — open it on the VFR sectional →
Airport info
Airport information
- FAA LID
- PR17
- Coordinates
- 18.4141, -66.0438
- Elevation
- 163 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 11W
- Sectional chart
- PUERTO RICO-VIRGIN ISLANDS
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- SAN JUAN (ZSU)
- Flight service (FSS)
- SAN JUAN · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1994/10
- Distance from city
- 3 NE
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Remarks FAA · 2 notes
General
- FOR CD CTC SAN JUAN CERAP AT 787-253-8664/8665
Obstructions
- 23 FT BLDG 30 FT E; 27 FT ANT 30 FT E.
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About PR17
Prasa-Barbosa (PR17) is a heliport in San Juan, PR, at 163 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 44 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for PR17, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does PR17 have a control tower?
No. Prasa-Barbosa is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) heliport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.
What is the longest runway at PR17?
Prasa-Barbosa has 1 runway; the longest is 44 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is PR17?
Prasa-Barbosa is in San Juan, PR, at an elevation of 163 ft MSL. Coordinates: 18.4141, -66.0438.
More about PR17
Weather is live from the Aviation Weather Center; airport facility data is from the FAA NASR (28-day cycle). For planning and education only; always verify against official sources. Open PR17 in a full tool: METAR/TAF decoder, crosswind calculator, sun & night times, or the density altitude calculator. Planning from here? Find the nearest airport with fuel or an approach, or check whether an IFR alternate is required.
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