PR09 Weather Sabalos Ward Heliport
MayaguezElevation 34 ftHeliport
OFF-FIELD REFERENCE
Nearest report: TJBQ · 19 NM N · More than 1 hour old
No ceiling, visibility 10 SM.
No on-field report, so no field flight category. Conditions at the field may differ.
OFF-FIELD REFERENCE · TJBQ
WIND
Calm
no steady wind
VISIBILITY
10 SM
16.1 km
CEILING
None
no BKN/OVC layer
ACTIVE NWS ALERTS
Active weather alerts
Rip Current Statement
25 0657Z to 27 2200Z
San Juan and Vicinity; Northeast; North Central; Northwest; Mayaguez and Vicinity; Culebra
* WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents.
* WHERE...Beaches along the northwest to northeast coast of
Puerto Rico and Culebra.
* WHEN...Through Tuesday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to
return to safety.
There is a high risk of rip currents.
Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away
from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the
sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties
and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and
signs.
If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain
calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for
help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to
shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to
swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly.
Heat Advisory
25 1400Z to 25 2100Z
San Juan and Vicinity; Northeast; Southeast; Eastern Interior; North Central; Central Interior; Ponce and Vicinity; Northwest; Western Interior; Mayaguez and Vicinity; Southwest; Culebra; Vieques; St.Thomas...St. John.. and Adjacent Islands; St Croix
* WHAT...This level of heat affects most individuals sensitive to
heat, especially those without effective cooling and/or adequate
hydration.
* WHERE...Portions of Puerto Rico and Virgin Islands.
* WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 5 PM AST this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...High temperatures or elevated heat indices can worsen
symptoms in people with chronic conditions. They can also increase
the ris…
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.
Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose
fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning
or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and
heat stroke.
Alerts from the National Weather Service. For situational awareness only; always confirm against an official briefing.
FORECAST & PILOT NOTES · SUPPLEMENTAL
Extended forecast and pilot notes
No aviation METAR is published for this airport. The nearest National Weather Service station reports visibility 10 SM. This observation is older than usual, so treat it with extra caution. Treat this as supplemental, not an aviation observation. Forecast suggests sunday sunny then isolated rain showers, high near 90F, low near 75F, 60% chance of precipitation. Key risks: thunderstorms in the forecast.
PILOT WEATHER NOTES
Thunderstorms in the forecastWeather.gov
Tuesday: Chance Showers And Thunderstorms. Watch for developing convection and plan alternates.
| Day | Conditions | Temp F | Wind | Gusts | Precip | Pilot note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday | Sunny then Isolated Rain Showers | 90/75 | SE 15 kt | – | 60% | |
| Monday | Sunny | 89/75 | SE 16 kt | – | 8% | |
| Tuesday | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 89/74 | SE 12 kt | – | 60% | Thunderstorms in the forecast |
| Wednesday | Mostly Sunny then Scattered Rain Showers | 89/74 | ESE 5 kt | – | 50% | |
| Thursday | Mostly Sunny then Scattered Rain Showers | 89/73 | SE 4 kt | – | 40% | |
| Friday | Mostly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms | 88/73 | ESE 4 kt | – | 50% | |
| Saturday | Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 88 | ESE 4 kt | – | 60% |
Source: National Weather Service (office SJU). Forecast issued 0943Z.
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RUNWAYS
Runway detail & declared distances
H1
RWY H1
Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
FIELD CONDITIONS
Field elevation
Field elevation
34 ft MSL
Density and pressure altitude need a current temperature and altimeter from the METAR.
DAYLIGHT & NIGHT
Sun & logging windows
Sunset
2200Z 6:00 PM
Sunrise
1025Z 6:25 AM
Loggable night
2222Z (6:22 PM local) → 1003Z (6:03 AM local)
end of evening to start of morning civil twilight
Position lights required
2200Z (6:00 PM local) → 1025Z (6:25 AM local)
sunset to sunrise (91.209)
Night passenger currency
2300Z (7:00 PM local) → 0925Z (5:25 AM local)
1 hr after sunset to 1 hr before sunrise (61.57(b))
FAA definitions, shown in Zulu with airport-local time. Verify for your operation.
AIRPORT INFORMATION
Facility & services
Sabalos Ward Heliport is in Mayaguez. Field elevation 34 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPublicly owned
UsePrivate use
TypeHeliport
ManagerPOLICE AIR UNIT
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAPR09
SectionalPUERTO RICO-VIRGIN ISLANDS
Center (ARTCC)SAN JUAN
Flight service (AFSS)SAN JUAN
CountryPuerto Rico
Coordinates18.1761, -67.1467
Distance from city5 NM S
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
AIRCRAFT ACTIVITY
Traffic patterns
Aircraft activity data is not available for this airport yet.
NEARBY AIRPORTS
Weather reference stations
AIRPORT REMARKS
Operational remarks
›FOR CD CTC SAN JUAN CERAP AT 787-253-8664/8665
›SEE AIRSPACE CASE #98-ORL-005-NRA.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does PR09 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for PR09. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does PR09 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for PR09. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at PR09?
PR09 sits at 34 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for PR09?
No. wxdecoder.com is for education and situational awareness only. It is not an official weather briefing or a substitute for official sources, NOTAM review, and pilot judgment.
This app is for aviation weather education, training, and situational awareness only. It is not a substitute for an official weather briefing, approved flight-planning software, flight service, dispatch procedures, current FAA regulations, or pilot judgment. Always verify weather with official sources before flight.