Join us on the first Saturday of every month for St. Maarten Saturdays, a recurring event bringing busy skies and full ATC coverage to one of the Caribbean's most iconic destinations—Princess Juliana International Airport (TNCM).
Join us on the first Saturday of every month for St. Maarten Saturdays, a recurring event bringing busy skies and full ATC coverage to one of the Caribbean's most iconic destinations—Princess Juliana International Airport (TNCM).
Experience the thrill of flying into St. Maarten, home to the world-famous final approach over Maho Beach, where aircraft pass just metres above the shoreline before touching down. Whether you're flying a quick island hop or a long-haul service into the Caribbean, you'll enjoy a challenging and immersive ATC experience in one of VATSIM's most popular destinations.
Due to the airport's limited capacity and the high volume of expected traffic, arrival delays, sequencing, and airborne holding should be anticipated. Pilots are strongly advised to carry additional fuel to accommodate potential vectors, holding patterns, and extended delays. Planning ahead will help ensure a safe and realistic experience for everyone.
Make St. Maarten Saturdays part of your monthly flying schedule and join us on the first Saturday of every month for spectacular approaches, busy frequencies, and an unforgettable evening in the Caribbean.
Event statistics
Departures
24
Arrivals
47
Movements
71
Unique flights
69
Unique pilots
65
A flight participates when a detected departure or arrival is recorded at one of the event airports inside the inclusive event window shown above. Detected movements use stable takeoff and landing transitions and are assigned only to a nearby airport. Headline departure and arrival figures count movements, while flights and pilots are counted uniquely. A flight that departs near the end of the window and lands afterwards counts as a departure only, because its arrival happened outside the window.