Airport type Public Location Sint Eustatius Code EUX | Serves Oranjestad Elevation AMSL 129 ft / 39 m | |
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Owner Island Government of Sint Eustatius Operator Island Government of Sint Eustatius Address Oranjestad, Caribbean Netherlands Similar Robert L Bradshaw Internatio, Juancho E Yrausquin Airport, Statia Lodge, Gustaf III Airport, The Old Gin House | ||
F. D. Roosevelt Airport (IATA: EUX, ICAO: TNCE) is the airport located on the island of Sint Eustatius, Caribbean Netherlands. It was opened as "Golden Rock Airport" in 1946 and renamed for Franklin Delano Roosevelt. As of 2012, the only commercial aircraft that serves the island is the DHC-6 Twin Otter (can operate chartered flights with Britten-Norman Islander and Cessna 208 Caravan), although the runway can accommodate larger turboprop aircraft and some smaller jets.
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Facilities
The airport is built to support small aircraft. A small single story terminal building processes passengers and baggage and also serves as the customs area. A two-story tower is attached, but the airport has no control tower. There are no jetways or services, and a small apron allows for aircraft passengers to disembark.
Future development
The island is not a traditional Caribbean tourist destination, and so it does not have overcrowded beaches and blueprint resorts. The local government has, however, sought to increase tourism by attracting visitors to visit its dive sites, hike its dormant volcano The Quill and explore the remains of its colonial history and the restored historical city of Oranjestad. Part of this plan is a proposed 1,000-foot (300 m) extension of the runway, in order to accommodate even larger aircraft and additional destinations.
Access
Access to the airport is by private vehicle or taxi service from the surrounding areas of the island. Main access to the airport is via Max T. Pandt Boulevard.