Ramey Air Force Base | |
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Part of the Strategic Air Command | |
Aguadilla, Puerto Rico | |
Coordinates | 18°29′40″N 067°07′46″W / 18.49444°N 67.12944°W |
Type | Air Force Base |
Site information | |
Controlled by | Formerly the Strategic Air Command |
Site history | |
Built | 1936 |
In use | 1936–1971 |
Garrison information | |
Garrison | None – base deactivated in 1973 |
Ramey Air Force Base also known as Borinquen Field, is a former United States Air Force base in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico. It was named after United States Army Air Forces Brigadier General Howard Knox Ramey. Following its closure, it was redeveloped into Rafael Hernandez Airport.