Private jet charter at St Maarten Princess Juliana (SXM)
Princess Juliana is the jet gateway to St Barts. The St Barts runway is too short for jets, so the final 15 minutes are flown in a small turboprop. Every private jet charter at St Maarten Princess Juliana is quoted with landing and handling fees included.
Airport facts
St Maarten Princess Juliana at a glance. Give the ICAO code TNCM to any operator or flight planner, as pilots file flight plans with it.
| IATA code | SXM |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | TNCM |
| City | St Barts |
| Country | Sint Maarten |
| Traffic | Airlines and private jets, separate private terminal |
| Coordinates | 18.0410, -63.1089 |
| Longest runway | 7,546 ft (2,300 m) |
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) |
Airlines use the main terminal, while private jet passengers go through a separate FBO with its own security and customs. You never mix with airline queues.
Before you fly
A few things to know before a private flight from St Maarten Princess Juliana. Most of them save time on the day.
- We book the connecting flight together with the jet, so the bags move for you.
- December holidays sell out early.
- Arrive 15 to 20 minutes before departure. Your advisor confirms the exact terminal and driver access.
- Bring a passport for international flights. Customs is handled at the private terminal.
Your advisor sends the exact terminal address and a contact for the handling agent with your booking. Drivers can usually wait right next to the aircraft.
Routes from St Maarten Princess Juliana
Popular private jet routes from St Maarten Princess Juliana and the other St Barts airports. Each shows the flight time and the lowest one way price.
Prices cover the whole aircraft, not a seat. Want to fly from SXM somewhere else? Send your trip and we will quote it.
Nearby airports
If St Maarten Princess Juliana is busy or has no slot at your time, these private jet airports are the closest alternatives. Distances are in a straight line.
Nassau Lynden Pindling
NAS / MYNN
Private flights clear customs at the FBO, which keeps arrival quick. Paradise Island and Lyford Cay are each about 25 minutes away.
1,041 miles from SXM
Airport detailsMiami International
MIA / KMIA
Miami International is a main gateway to Latin America and the Caribbean, with a private terminal apart from the airline halls. Downtown and Brickell are about 15 minutes by car, Miami Beach about 25.
1,223 miles from SXM
Airport detailsMiami Opa Locka Executive
OPF / KOPF · business aviation only
Opa Locka Executive serves Miami without airline traffic and is about 25 minutes from downtown. It has long runways that take any business jet.
1,225 miles from SXM
Airport detailsSwitching airports can lower landing fees or open up more aircraft. Your advisor checks them on every quote.
St Maarten Princess Juliana private jet FAQ
Quick answers about flying private through St Maarten Princess Juliana (SXM). They cover landing rights, codes, distance to St Barts and the nearest alternatives.
Can private jets land at St Maarten Princess Juliana?
Yes. St Maarten Princess Juliana handles airline traffic too, but private passengers use a separate terminal with their own security and customs.
What are the airport codes for St Maarten Princess Juliana?
The IATA code is SXM and the ICAO code is TNCM. Pilots and operators use the ICAO code in flight plans.
How far is St Maarten Princess Juliana from St Barts?
Princess Juliana is the jet gateway to St Barts. The St Barts runway is too short for jets, so the final 15 minutes are flown in a small turboprop.
What are the nearest alternatives to St Maarten Princess Juliana?
Nassau Lynden Pindling (NAS) is 1,041 miles away. Miami International (MIA) is 1,223 miles away. Miami Opa Locka Executive (OPF) is 1,225 miles away.
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