TNCM

VFR

PRINCESS JULIANA INTL

PHILIPSBURG

Elev
14'
Longest RWY
7,546'10/28
Tower
1100-0100Z UTC-4
Status
Towered
Now--Z· METAR12:00Z
Satellite top-down sketch of TNCM PRINCESS JULIANA INTL showing runway layout — runways 10/28
Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into TNCM
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Towered
1100-0100Z UTC-4 local · CTAF after hrs
Pattern alt
1,014'
MSL · field 14' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 10
H/W +8 · X/W 1 kt R

METAR & TAF TNCM

Current METAR

Observed 12:00Z

TNCM 271200Z 09008KT 050V120 9999 FEW016 29/23 Q1016 NOSIG
Wind
090° @ 8 kt
Visibility
Temp / Dew
29°C / 23°C
Altimeter
Clouds
FEW
Density alt
1,697 ft
Ceiling
Unlimited
Rules
VFR

Airport info & contacts

Manager on record, flight service, ARTCC, attendance schedule and pattern altitude — published by the FAA and refreshed every 28 days.

Location

From city
4 NM W
ARTCC
ZSU · SAN JUAN

Airport manager

Name
ADMINISTRATION

Flight service · Hours

FSS SJU
SAN JUAN1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • 1100-0100Z UTC-4

Frequencies

Tap any row to copy the frequency to your clipboard.

Advisory / CTAF
ATIS / D-ATIS
Tower / Local
Approach / Departure

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
090° · 8 kt
RWY 10
068°M
Head/Tail
+8 kt
Crosswind
1 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 10

RIGHT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 10 · 068° · RIGHT TRAFFICPattern 1,014 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
10/28Favored68° / 248°7,546 ftASPH-CONC10 R

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
107,546'7,743'7,546'7,447'
287,447'7,644'7,447'7,447'

Declared distances in feet. TORA = takeoff run available, TODA = takeoff distance, ASDA = accelerate-stop, LDA = landing distance.

Airport sketch

Runways drawn to scale from FAA survey coordinates, rendered over satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

Top-down satellite sketch of TNCM PRINCESS JULIANA INTL in PHILIPSBURG, showing runways 10/28 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

Approaches & charts

No charts indexed for TNCM yet.

Services on the field

Fuel grades, oxygen, maintenance, ramp storage and lighting — as declared to the FAA by the airport operator.

Fuel & services

Fuel
100A1
Other services
CARGO

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Not published
Customs
Not available
Beacon
White / Green (civil land)(WG)
Wind indicator
Lighted

Fuel & FBOs

Cheapest 100LL and Jet A on the field and nearby. Always confirm with the FBO before taxi.

Airport notes

Surface conditions, obstructions, local procedures, lighting outages and other notes published with each FAA cycle.

General notes

  • PPR FOR PARKING NON-SKED ACFT.
  • LNDG PERMSN SUBJECT TO RAMP LIMITATIONS.
  • MAX RAMP WT NTE PCN VALUES OR LIMITATIONS STATED IN NETHERLANDS ANTILES AIP.
  • ALL JET ACFT LNDG RY 10 SHALL MAKE RGT TURN AT FIRST TURNING BAY OR MAKE A LEFT 180 TURN AT THE END OF THE RY.
  • ALL B767 JET ACFT AND HEAVIER LNDG RY 10 SHALL ROLL OUT TO EOR, USE THE TURNING BAY AND MAKE TURNS TO THE RGT.
  • OVERFLIGHT OF POPULATED AREAS BLO 2,000 FT PROHIBITED.
  • CARGO FLTS RON & OPN AFTER 1600 (UTC-4) PROH.
  • OVERFLIGHT OF BEACHES BLO 500 FT PROHIBITED.
  • LNDG RY 28 AT NIGHT PROHIBITED, VMC BY DAY.
  • RGT TFC PAT RY 10.

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 10PAPI ON RGT AND LFT.

Other notes

  • FOREIGN CIV GOVT. LNDG FEES AND DIPLOMATIC CLNC MAY BE RQR.
  • LCL INFO ON APRT 011-599-546-7531.
  • 1UTC-4. OTR TIMES 24 HR PRIOR NOTICE RQR.

VFR map & nearby airports

VFR sectional. Tap any ICAO chip to open that airport.

Key facts · TNCM

Answer card
ICAO
TNCM
Name
PRINCESS JULIANA INTL
Location
PHILIPSBURG
Elevation
14 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,014 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Towered · 1100-0100Z UTC-4
Total runways
1
Longest runway
10/28 · 7,546 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
5
Magnetic variation
14°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
090° at 8 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 10

Princess Juliana Intl sits in Philipsburg on the island of Sint Maarten. Field elevation is 14 ft MSL. The airport has one runway, 10/28, which is 7,546 ft long. The control tower is open 1100-0100Z, UTC-4. No ILS approaches are published here, so plan with the current approach chart and the tower or approach frequencies before arrival.

Pattern altitude is not published. For light piston traffic, use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern unless the current Chart Supplement or tower gives different instructions. Runway 10 uses right traffic. Runway 28 is prohibited at night. Day VMC only applies there. Published remarks also call out overflight restrictions below 2,000 ft over populated areas. That matters here because the field sits close to built-up areas.

ExecuJet is on the field and carries JET_A. Signature Aviation is on the field and carries AVGAS_100LL plus JET_A. Non-scheduled parking needs prior permission. Foreign civil government landing fees and diplomatic clearance may be required. The airport operates on UTC minus 4 hours. For local coordination, the published airport number is 011-599-546-7531. This is a busy island airport with jet traffic, so brief carefully and expect tight runway and ramp discipline.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at TNCM?
Pattern altitude is not published. For light piston traffic, use 1,000 ft AGL unless the current Chart Supplement or tower gives a different instruction.
Does TNCM have any ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published for TNCM. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach options before you go.
What are the tower hours at Princess Juliana Intl?
The tower is published as 1100-0100Z, UTC-4. Outside those hours, verify current procedures with the airport operator or the FBO directly by phone.
Which FBOs are on the field at TNCM?
ExecuJet is on the field and carries JET_A. Signature Aviation is on the field and carries AVGAS_100LL plus JET_A.
Can you land runway 28 at night at TNCM?
No. Runway 28 is prohibited at night. The published remark says it is VMC by day only.
What is the longest runway at TNCM?
TNCM has one runway. Runway 10/28 is 7,546 ft long, so that is also the longest runway on the field.
Are there special landing or parking restrictions at TNCM?
Yes. Prior permission is required for parking non-scheduled aircraft. Foreign civil government landing fees and diplomatic clearance may also be required.
What should a first-time pilot know about flying into TNCM?
Runway 10 uses right traffic. Overflight of populated areas below 2,000 ft is prohibited. The airport also sits in a busy island environment, so expect close-in traffic management and verify current procedures before arrival.

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