Saint Barthélemy - Gustaf III Airport

TFFJ / SBH

Gustavia, BL

Last Updated
Mar 5, 06:30Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 25 min ago
06:30Z

☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
24°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 21°C
12 kt
70°
7 km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
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QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR TFFJ 050630Z AUTO 07012KT 7000 FEW007 24/21 Q1016

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 49 ft
FEW 700 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
700 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
749 ft AMSL

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Airport Runway Layout

N
FFJ
10 ✈️
28

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 10/28
Active: 10
2,119 ft 59 ft CON 89°
10.4 kt 6.0 kt
30° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - TFFJ

7,522 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
67%
MVFR
31.2%
IFR
1.6%
LIFR
0.3%

Saint Barthélemy - Gustaf III Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 67% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 1.9% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 10.6 knots. The climate is relatively stable with temperatures averaging 27.6°C (range: 19°C to 33°C). The best months for VFR flying are February, September, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: E (90°)
Average Speed: 10.6 kt
Maximum Recorded: 26 kt
Calm Winds: 0.3%
Direction Distribution:
N
1.8%
NE
30.3%
E
53.3%
SE
10.1%
S
1.8%
SW
1.9%
W
0.4%
NW
0.1%

Temperature Range

Average: 27.6°C
Range: 19°C to 33°C
19°C 33°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0%

Best Months for VFR

February September November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 10/28
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5 kt

Statistics computed from 7,522 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Saint Barthélemy - Gustaf III Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: TFFJ
IATA Code: SBH
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 49 ft MSL

Location

City: Gustavia
Country: BL
Latitude: 17.904400°
Longitude: -62.843601°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+4

Runway Information

Runway 10/28
Length: 2,119 ft
Width: 59 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No

About Saint Barthélemy - Gustaf III Airport

Overview

Saint Barthélemy - Gustaf III Airport serves the Caribbean island of Saint Barthélemy, located in the French West Indies. Situated in Gustavia at 49 ft elevation, this medium airport provides critical transportation access to this small Caribbean destination, connecting it with regional and international traffic.

Flying Conditions

The airport experiences predominantly excellent visual flying conditions, with 65.3% of observations reporting VFR and an additional 32.5% MVFR conditions. Winds consistently blow from the east at an average of 10.6 knots, with maximum gusts reaching 26 knots. Temperature remains stable year-round, averaging 28°C with a narrow range between 19°C and 33°C.

Notable Features

The single runway 10/28 is 2,119 feet long with a concrete surface, positioned to take advantage of consistent easterly winds. Visibility is typically excellent, averaging 10 statute miles with extremely rare instances of reduced visibility (fog occurs in only 0.1% of observations). September, October, and November represent the most favorable VFR flying months.

Approach Considerations

Runway 10/28 demonstrates highly favorable wind conditions, with winds aligned 100% of the time and an average crosswind of only 5.1 knots. Pilots can expect predictable approach conditions with consistent easterly winds and excellent visibility. The airport's location and orientation provide relatively straightforward navigation and landing opportunities.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

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NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.