Aguadilla (PRBQN)

Aguadilla is an open roadstead which supplies aviation fuel to Borinquen Airport. Subject terminal already closed for operation.

North Atlantic Seasonal Tropical Area, Tropical Nov 1 to Jul 15, Summer Jul 16 to Oct 31.

Aguadilla is situated on the NW tip of Puerto Rico.

Max offshore draught 10.9m.

The usual anchorage in Bahia de Aguadilla is along the approach line, 110°, in depths of 16.0-36m, anchoring when the chosen depth has been achieved. As the bottom shoals rapidly it is usual to veer cable to the anchoring depth prior to arrival. This anchorage is calm during the prevailing winds but from Nov to Mar there are sometimes strong N winds and a high sea, rendering the anchorage dangerous. At night it is possible to anchor off the centre of the town lights.

Directions for entering harbour: From N: From the vicinity of 18°28.6'N 067°11.8'W, with Punta Borinquen Light bearing 064° distant 3nm, the recommended track leads 155°, keeping approx 1nm off the coast, passing: WSW of a fish haven (18°27.5'N 067°10.1'W) with an authorised minimum depth of 20.0m. When the N tower of the cathedral bears 110°, or is in line with a rounded hill that is a little higher than the surrounding hills and shows up on the skyline from the W, the track leads along this line towards the anchorage. From S: From the vicinity of 18°23.7'N 067°17.0'W, with Punta Higuero Light bearing 155°, the track leads towards the N part of the town then approaches the anchorage on the line of bearing 110°, as given above.

BA 3408, 478. Admiralty Pilot NP71.

AUS Coastguard air station is located at Borinquen Airport.

1025.

Compulsory. Mayaguezs' pilots, who provide service in Aguadilla will, on receipt of 24 hours notice, board vessels 3-4nm off the bay. When the pilot agrees to berth a vessel at night the lights of the assisting tug will be used to assist the manoeuvre.

Range 0.6m.

Available.

Prevailing winds: E'ly.

San Juan Radio transmits on 2530kHz, receives on 2134kHz and keeps watch on 2182kHz. VHF: Ch 16 and 14.

For Customs service, Aguadilla is under the jurisdiction of the Mayaguez Customs house. Aguadilla is also a customs port of entry.

According to regulations of the US Public Health Service, quarantine is enforce.