Saint Martin Island Aviation
Defense is the responsibility of France.
Facility:
Grand Case (CCE) Airport (Saint Martin Island)
Note: The island has one airport with paved runways (1,524 to 2,437 m: 1).
The island is served by many major airlines that bring in large jet aircraft, including Boeing 747s, Airbus A340s, and McDonnell Douglas MD-11s carrying tourists from across the world on a daily basis. The short length of the main runway at Princess Juliana International Airport, and its position between a large hill and a beach causes some spectacular approaches. Aviation photographers flock to the airport to capture pictures of large jets just a few metres above sunbathers (who are often blown away by the jet blast if they are standing in its path) on Maho Beach. There is a small airport on the French side of the island at Grand Case, L'Espérance Airport for small jet and propeller planes serving neighbouring Caribbean islands. Due to its location, Grand Case-Esperance Airport frequently suffers from heavy fog during the hurricane season. (en.wikipedia.org)
Local Aviation
Knowledge of aircraft and helicopters.
(Under Construction)
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