
International hub · St Maarten, Sint Maarten
St Maarten/Princess Juliana International
- Elevation
- 13 ft
- Coordinates
- 18°02′N 63°07′W
- Local time
- America/Lower Princes
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Field information
TNCM runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
St Maarten/Princess Juliana International (TNCM/SXM) has one runway, 10/28, 7,546 ft (2,300 m) long of asphalt. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1 & Avgas. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 9. Operating hours: 1100-0100Z. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at TNCM, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.
Classification
International hub
Time zone
America/Lower Princes
Country
Sint Maarten
SX
Municipality
Sint Maarten
Elevation
13 ft
Position
18.0410, -63.1089
Fuel
Jet A-1 & Avgas
Fire & rescue
RFFS category 9
Operating hours
1100-0100Z
Runways · TNCM
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/28 | 7,546 ft (2,300 m) | 148 ft | asphalt | Lighted |
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at TNCM.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at St Maarten/Princess Juliana International (TNCM / SXM) in St Maarten, Sint Maarten (Dutch Part), through one 24/7 OCC desk. TNCM is listed in our network as an international hub. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.
Services coordinated at TNCM
One 24/7 OCC desk
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Overflight & Landing Permits – Sint Maarten (Dutch Part)
Efficient coordination of overflight, landing, ad hoc, and seasonal block permit applications with the civil aviation authority of Sint Maarten (Dutch Part). Applicable permit lead times for Sint Maarten (Dutch Part) are confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request. For airline operators, navigation fee verifications, overflight charge audits, and CAA account reconciliations for Sint Maarten (Dutch Part) are managed end-to-end.
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Ground Handling at TNCM
Direct FBO and handler coordination at TNCM covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
- 03
Fuel Arrangements at TNCM
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at TNCM is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
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Flight Planning & Dispatch to TNCM
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for TNCM: 18° 2′ 28″ N 63° 6′ 32″ W; elevation 13 ft.
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Crew & Passenger Services in St Maarten
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into St Maarten. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at TNCM.
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Cargo Operations at TNCM
Support for freighter operations into TNCM covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where TNCM sits in the network
Nearest airports in our network
- TQPFWallblake/Clayton J Lloyd InternationalThe Valley, Anguilla10 NM018°→
- TKPKBasseterre/Robert L Bradshaw IntlBasseterre, St. Kitts & Nevis49 NM153°→
- TUPJRoadtown/Terrance B Lettsome IntlTortola, British Virgin Islands85 NM287°→
- TRPGGeralds/John A OsborneGeralds, Montserrat92 NM145°→
- TAPASt John's/V C Bird InternationalSt John's, Antigua & Barbuda93 NM126°→
- TISXChristiansted St Croix/Henry E RohlsenSt Croix/Christiansted, U.S. Virgin Islands99 NM258°→
Operating into TNCM?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at St Maarten/Princess Juliana International — one desk for the whole trip.