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{{Infobox airport
{{Infobox airport
| name = F.D. Roosevelt Airport
| name = F. D. Roosevelt Airport
| nativename =
| nativename =
| image = Sint Eustatius runway.jpg
| image = Sint Eustatius runway.jpg
| image_width = 200
| image-width =
| caption = Airport runway in the center of picture, [[The Quill (volcano)|Quill]] volcano in the background
| caption = The airport seen from a distance with [[The Quill (volcano)|The Quill]] in the background
| IATA = EUX
| IATA = EUX
| ICAO = TNCE
| ICAO = TNCE
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| owner = Island Government of [[Sint Eustatius]]
| owner = Island Government of [[Sint Eustatius]]
| operator = Island Government of [[Sint Eustatius]]
| operator = Island Government of [[Sint Eustatius]]
| city-served = [[Oranjestad]]
| city-served = [[Oranjestad, Sint Eustatius|Oranjestad]]
| location = [[Sint Eustatius]]
| location = [[Sint Eustatius]]
| elevation-f = 129
| elevation-f = 129
| coordinates = {{coord|17|29|47|N|062|58|46|W|region:BQ|display=inline,title}}
| latd = 17 | latm = 29 | lats = 47 | latNS = N
| longd= 062 | longm= 58 | longs= 46 | longEW= W
| coordinates_region = BQ
| pushpin_map = Netherlands Antilles
| pushpin_map = Netherlands Antilles
| pushpin_label = TNCE
| pushpin_label = TNCE
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| r1-number = 06/24
| r1-number = 06/24
| r1-length-m = 1,300
| r1-length-m = 1,300
| r1-surface = [[Asphalt]]
| r1-surface = [[Asphalt concrete|Asphalt]]
| footnotes = Source: [[DAFIF]]<ref name=WAD>{{WAD|TNCE|source=[[DAFIF]]}}</ref><ref name=GCM>{{GCM|EUX|source=[[DAFIF]]}}</ref>
| footnotes = Source: [[DAFIF]]<ref name=WAD>{{cite web|url-status=usurped|url=http://worldaerodata.com/wad.cgi?airport=TNCE|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190305143444/http://worldaerodata.com/wad.cgi?airport=TNCE|archive-date=2019-03-05|title=Airport information for TNCE|website=World Aero Data}} Data current as of October 2006. Source: [[DAFIF]].</ref><ref name=GCM>{{GCM|EUX|source=[[DAFIF]]}}</ref>
}}
}}


'''F.D. Roosevelt Airport''' {{airport codes|EUX|TNCE}} is the [[airport]] located on the island of [[Sint Eustatius]], [[Caribbean Netherlands]]. It was opened as "Golden Rock Airport" in 1946 and renamed for [[Franklin Delano Roosevelt]]. As of 2012, the only commercial aircraft that serves the island is the [[DHC-6 Twin Otter]], although the runway can accommodate larger [[turboprop]] aircraft and some smaller jets.
'''F. D. Roosevelt Airport''' {{airport codes|EUX|TNCE}} 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 serves the island is the [[DHC-6 Twin Otter]] (can operate chartered flights with [[Britten-Norman Islander]] and [[Cessna 208 Caravan]]), 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]].

President Roosevelt had Dutch ancestors and in 1939 presented Sint Eustatius with a plaque in recognition of the "First Salute," the first official salute of the flag of the newly declared independent United States in 1776. Members of the Roosevelt family lived on St. Eustatius in the 18th century and had possessions on the island.


==Facilities==
==Facilities==


The airport has a small area for small aircraft. It has almost no terminal (single storey building to process passengers and baggage, as well as customs area.<ref>http://www.azworldairports.com/airports/a1303eux.cfm</ref> A two storey tower is attached, but airport has no control tower. There are no jetways or services and a small tarmac allows for aircraft passengers to disembark.
The airport is built to support small aircraft. A small single story terminal building processes passengers and baggage and also serves as the customs area.<ref name=autogenerated1>{{cite web|url=http://www.azworldairports.com/airports/a1303eux.cfm|title=A-Z World Airports Online - BES Islands airports - St Eustatius - F D Roosevelt Airport (EUX/TNCE)|work=azworldairports.com|access-date=20 August 2016}}</ref> A two-story tower is attached, but the airport has no control tower. There are no jetways or services, and a small apron allows for aircraft passengers to disembark.


==Future development==
The island is not a traditional Caribbean tourist destination and so it does not have the overcrowded beaches and blueprint resorts. The local government has, however, sought to increase tourism by attracting visitors to visit its dive sites, hike its dormant volcano [[The Quill (volcano)|The Quill]] and explore the remains of its colonial history and the restored historic city of [[Oranjestad, Sint Eustatius|Oranjestad]]. Part of this plan is a proposed {{convert|1000|ft|adj=on}} extension of the runway, in order to accommodate even larger aircraft and additional destinations.
The island is not a traditional Caribbean tourist destination, and so it does not have overcrowded beaches and blueprint resorts. The local government has, however, sought to increase tourism by attracting visitors to visit its dive sites, hike its dormant volcano [[The Quill (volcano)|The Quill]] and explore the remains of its colonial history and the restored historical city of [[Oranjestad, Sint Eustatius|Oranjestad]]. Part of this plan is a proposed {{convert|1000|ft|adj=on}} extension of the runway, in order to accommodate even larger aircraft and additional destinations.


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==Airlines and destinations==
==Transportation==
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Access to the airport is by private car or taxi service to the surround areas of the island.<ref>http://www.azworldairports.com/airports/a1303eux.cfm</ref> Main road to the airport is Max T Pandt Boulevard.

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== Airline and destinations ==
{{airport-dest-list
{{airport-dest-list
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| [[Winair]] | [[Juancho E. Yrausquin Airport|Saba]], [[Princess Juliana International Airport|Sint Maarten]]
| [[Coastal Air]] | [[Canefield Airport|Dominica–Canefield]], [[Vance W. Amory International Airport|Nevis]], [[Henry E. Rohlsen Airport|Saint Croix]]
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| [[EZAir]] | [[Flamingo International Airport|Bonaire]], [[Queen Beatrix International Airport|Aruba]], [[Hato International Airport|Curacao]]
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| [[Trans Anguilla Airways]] | [[Clayton J. Lloyd International Airport|Anguilla]], [[Vance W. Amory International Airport|Nevis]], [[Robert L. Bradshaw International Airport|Saint Kitts]]
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| [[Winair]] | [[Flamingo International Airport|Bonaire]], [[Juancho E. Yrausquin Airport|Saba]],<ref>{{cite web |title=Winair Adds St. Eustatius – Saba Sector Sep – Nov 2024 |url=https://www.aeroroutes.com/eng/240911-wmsep24euxsab |website=Aeroroutes |access-date=11 September 2024}}</ref> [[Princess Juliana International Airport|Sint Maarten]]
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=== Charter ===
==Statistics==
{{Airport-Statistics|iata=EUX}}
{{airport-dest-list

| [[FlyMontserrat]] | [[John A. Osborne Airport|Montserrat]]
==Access==
| [[St Barth Commuter]] | [[Gustaf III Airport|Saint Barthélemy]]
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Access to the airport is by private vehicle or taxi service from the surrounding areas of the island.<ref name=autogenerated1 /> Main access to the airport is via Max T. Pandt Boulevard.
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==References==
==References==
{{Reflist}}
<references />


==External links==
==External links==
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{{Commons category-inline|F.D. Roosevelt Airport}}
*{{NWS-current|TNCE}}
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*{{ASN|EUX}}
*{{ASN|EUX}}
*[http://www.fly-caribbean.com/content.aspx?page=airport&info=airport&id=120 F.D. Roosevelt (TNCE)] at Bahamas & Caribbean Pilot's Guide
*[http://www.statiatourism.com/ Statia Tourist Office - The Official Website of St. Eustatius]
*[http://www.fly-winair.com/ Winair] - official airline website
*[http://www.aviationpioneers.info/ Aviation Pioneers of the Caribbean]


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[[Category:Airports in Sint Eustatius]]
[[Category:Airports in the Netherlands]]
{{Airports in the Netherlands}}
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[[Category:Netherlands Antilles articles correct after Dissolution]]


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[[Category:Airports in Sint Eustatius]]
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[[it:Aeroporto F.D. Roosevelt]]
[[Category:1946 establishments in North America]]
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[[nl:F.D. Roosevelt Airport]]
[[Category:International airports in the Netherlands]]
[[ja:F・D・ルーズベルト飛行場]]
[[nn:F.D. Roosevelt lufthamn]]
[[pl:Port lotniczy Franklin Delano Roosevelt]]

Latest revision as of 14:56, 29 September 2024

F. D. Roosevelt Airport
The airport seen from a distance with The Quill in the background
Summary
Airport typePublic
OwnerIsland Government of Sint Eustatius
OperatorIsland Government of Sint Eustatius
ServesOranjestad
LocationSint Eustatius
Elevation AMSL129 ft / 39 m
Coordinates17°29′47″N 062°58′46″W / 17.49639°N 62.97944°W / 17.49639; -62.97944
Map
TNCE is located in Netherlands Antilles
TNCE
TNCE
Location in Sint Eustatius
Map
Runways
Direction Length Surface
m ft
06/24 1,300 4,265 Asphalt
Source: DAFIF[1][2]

F. D. Roosevelt Airport (IATA: EUX, ICAO: TNCE) 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 serves the island is the DHC-6 Twin Otter (can operate chartered flights with Britten-Norman Islander and Cessna 208 Caravan), 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.

President Roosevelt had Dutch ancestors and in 1939 presented Sint Eustatius with a plaque in recognition of the "First Salute," the first official salute of the flag of the newly declared independent United States in 1776. Members of the Roosevelt family lived on St. Eustatius in the 18th century and had possessions on the island.

Facilities

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The airport is built to support small aircraft. A small single story terminal building processes passengers and baggage and also serves as the customs area.[3] A two-story tower is attached, but the airport has no control tower. There are no jetways or services, and a small apron allows for aircraft passengers to disembark.

Future development

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The island is not a traditional Caribbean tourist destination, and so it does not have overcrowded beaches and blueprint resorts. The local government has, however, sought to increase tourism by attracting visitors to visit its dive sites, hike its dormant volcano The Quill and explore the remains of its colonial history and the restored historical city of Oranjestad. Part of this plan is a proposed 1,000-foot (300 m) extension of the runway, in order to accommodate even larger aircraft and additional destinations.

Airlines and destinations

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AirlinesDestinations
Coastal Air Dominica–Canefield, Nevis, Saint Croix
EZAir Bonaire, Aruba, Curacao
Trans Anguilla Airways Anguilla, Nevis, Saint Kitts
Winair Bonaire, Saba,[4] Sint Maarten

Statistics

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Annual passenger traffic at EUX airport. See Wikidata query.

Access

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Access to the airport is by private vehicle or taxi service from the surrounding areas of the island.[3] Main access to the airport is via Max T. Pandt Boulevard.

References

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  1. ^ "Airport information for TNCE". World Aero Data. Archived from the original on 2019-03-05.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link) Data current as of October 2006. Source: DAFIF.
  2. ^ Airport information for EUX at Great Circle Mapper. Source: DAFIF (effective October 2006).
  3. ^ a b "A-Z World Airports Online - BES Islands airports - St Eustatius - F D Roosevelt Airport (EUX/TNCE)". azworldairports.com. Retrieved 20 August 2016.
  4. ^ "Winair Adds St. Eustatius – Saba Sector Sep – Nov 2024". Aeroroutes. Retrieved 11 September 2024.
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