11/21/2023 0 Comments St maarten airport runway![]() The best way to reach this spot is to round the airport and turn right just after passing the 28 threshold. La Vista Resort in Pelican Key (south east of the airport) is situated at a height of 360ft and offers great views of aircraft turning away from the mountains, towards your lens.Īlthough approach 28 is actually never used by large aircraft, smaller aircraft may use it occasionally, particularly in September and October when the north eastern tradewinds are not gusting. Because of the mountain range in the departure path, the aircraft make a sharp right turn just after take-off. With photography on the runway best until about 01.00PM.īored of making pictures of aircraft coming in low over the beach ? This spot might be a good option, although a good lens and some luck are required. Great views of the ramps across the runway can be obtained from here as well. For about 700 meters the beach stretches along the runway enabling you to photograph aircraft in take-off. Park your car near the holiday homes and walk on the large beach adjacent to the runway. Only good in the morning though.Ĭontinuing your drive from spot 4 on Beacon Hill, keep the runway on your left and drive as far as you can get. ![]() After few hundred meters you will find an open spot on your left with an overview of the airport and the approach. From Maho Beach just follow the road and keep left at the first junction. Some have even recommended the roof of the main hotel building, which can be found on the 9th floor and is usually accessible.Īnother interesting spot to view the 10 approach is located at Beacon Hill. Late in the afternoon the seaside pool is the place to be. The Sonesta hotel also offers excellent views of the approach. Apparently, you don't have to be a hotel guest to visit the pool. A deck has been constructed here so you can view the aircraft from above. ![]() If you have enough of the sand for the day, try the swimming pool of the The Royal Islander, across the approach from spot 1 or one of the beach chairs at Sonesta. Basically, the whole area around the beach is great for photography and you can spend the entire day here playing with your camera.Īfter 01.00 PM this is the place to be for the same spectacular views as described with spot 1. Standing on top of it will give good views of the ultra-low approach as well as aircraft lining up for departure. Another option is a small powerhouse just past the curve in the road, near Bliss restaurant. Light conditions are favourable until 01.00 PM. Arrival and departure times of the larger aircraft are published on a surf board. ![]() Moreover, this spot provides great views of the north western ramps, where most bizjets are sometimes parked. Aircraft lining up for departure can be watched as well and easily read off. ![]() The approach is extraordinary low over the beach and many people come here just to watch aircraft. From your beach chair ($7 per day) you can watch the aircraft on finals at runway 10. Propeller planes are not to be feared, but when a Boeing is about to depart, keep your belongings together and brace! In the evening, enjoy nearby Maho Village for a cocktail to shake off the sand.The premier spot for aviation enthusiasts visiting Sint Maarten is the Sunset Beach Bar at Maho Beach. Maho Beach is one of the most famous beaches in the world, as it finds itself at the end of the runway of Princess Juliana International Airport, laying the scene for many vacation movies that went viral of plans landing at the adjacent Dutch side of St Maarten airport.Ī surfboard went chalkboard at the Sunset Beach Bar provides you with a schedule of what airplanes to expect soon to depart. Plane Landing (almost) at the Beach: A True St Maarten / St Martin Attraction ![]()
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