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F. D. Roosevelt Airport

Oranjestad, Caribbean Netherlands

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F. D. Roosevelt Airport

Oranjestad, Caribbean Netherlands
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Sint Eustatius's gateway to the Caribbean Netherlands.

Location
Oranjestad, Sint Eustatius, Caribbean Netherlands
F. D. Roosevelt Airport serves Sint Eustatius, one of the three special municipalities of the Caribbean Netherlands, located in the northeastern Caribbean Sea. The airport provides essential air links for this small volcanic island of roughly 3,000 residents, connecting it to neighboring islands. The airport is named in honor of U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt, reflecting the historical ties between Sint Eustatius and the United States. It operates as a small regional facility handling light aircraft and short-haul turboprop services. Given the island's compact size and modest population, the airport handles relatively low passenger volumes and serves primarily as a lifeline connection for residents, visitors, and essential goods.
Terminals
The airport has a single small terminal building suited to the island's limited passenger traffic.
Getting to & from
The airport is located close to Oranjestad, and taxis are the primary means of ground transportation on the small island.
Airlines here
Winair (Windward Islands Airways) is the primary carrier serving F. D. Roosevelt Airport, operating regional routes to neighboring islands such as Sint Maarten.
Notable facts
  • ›The airport is named after U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt.
  • ›Sint Eustatius is one of three BES islands forming the Caribbean Netherlands.
  • ›The runway is relatively short, limiting operations to smaller turboprop aircraft.
  • ›Winair operates the main scheduled service connecting the island to Sint Maarten (SXM).
  • ›The island of Sint Eustatius is also known locally as 'Statia.'
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Gateway to Sint Eustatius where Caribbean history meets the sky

F. D. Roosevelt Airport serves Oranjestad, the capital of Sint Eustatius, a small Dutch Caribbean island in the northeastern Caribbean Sea. Named after U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt, the airport reflects the island's deep historical ties to American and Dutch heritage. It functions as the sole air gateway to this quiet, volcanic island known as 'The Golden Rock,' handling primarily inter-island regional traffic.

Terminals
  • Main Terminal — A single compact terminal building handling arrivals, departures, and basic passenger services for this small island airport.
Ground Transport
  • Taxi services available outside the terminal
  • Car rental agencies serving the island
  • Private hotel transfers arranged in advance
Nearby Hotels
  • Golden Era Hotel
  • Kings Well Resort
  • Old Gin House
Dining

Dining options within the terminal itself are very limited given the airport's small scale. Oranjestad town, a short taxi ride away, offers local Caribbean restaurants and small eateries serving fresh seafood and Dutch-influenced cuisine. Visitors are advised to dine in town rather than rely on airport facilities.

Traveller Tips
  • Confirm your onward flight with Winair or other regional carriers well in advance as schedules can change.
  • The island is very small — a rental car or taxi is sufficient for getting around during your stay.
  • Carry local cash as card payment acceptance is limited at smaller establishments on the island.
  • Passport and travel documents must be in order as Sint Eustatius is a special municipality of the Netherlands.

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EUX → SXMWM · DHT
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F. D. Roosevelt Airport
Encyclopaedia

F. D. Roosevelt Airport is the airport located on the Dutch Caribbean island of Sint Eustatius. It was opened as "Golden Rock Airport" in 1946 and renamed for Franklin Delano Roosevelt. As of 2012, the only commercial aircraft that served the island was the DHC-6 Twin Otter, although the runway can accommodate larger turboprop aircraft and some smaller jets. As of 2023, the largest aircraft type to operate at the airport is the ATR 42.

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