Runway 28 at Princess Juliana Intl (TNCM) is the westbound end of the field in Philipsburg. The opposite end is Runway 10. Runway 28 has a magnetic heading of 262°. Length is 7,546 ft. Surface is ASPH-CONC. Pattern direction is left traffic, standard. No ILS is published for this runway end.
Field elevation at TNCM is 14 ft MSL. Threshold elevation for Runway 28 is 9 ft MSL. Lighting is HIGH. Use the current FAA Chart Supplement for current NOTAM and runway condition before departure.
Wind component for Runway 28
Based on the current METAR wind at TNCM.
- Headwind
- -7.4 kt
- Crosswind
- 8.2 kt LEFT
- Rel. angle
- 132°
- Favorability
- challenging
Pattern entry · RWY 10
RIGHT TRAFFICTraffic pattern · Runway 28
LEFT-hand pattern on the south/east side. Tower-controlled. Follow ATC instructions for pattern entry.
- Upwind: climb runway heading 248°M
- Crosswind: turn left to 158°M
- Downwind: parallel runway, opposite direction (68°M)
- Base: perpendicular to runway
- Final: align with 248°M for Runway 28
Frequently asked questions
What is the heading of runway 28 at TNCM?
Runway 28 has a magnetic heading of 262°.
Is runway 28 at TNCM left or right traffic?
Runway 28 uses left traffic. That is the standard pattern direction listed in the facts.
What is the length of runway 28 at TNCM?
Runway 28 is 7,546 ft long.
What is the surface of runway 28 at TNCM?
The surface is ASPH-CONC.
Does runway 28 have an ILS approach at TNCM?
No ILS is published for Runway 28.
What is the opposite end of runway 28 at TNCM?
The opposite end is Runway 10.