Queen Beatrix International Airport

TNCA / AUA

Oranjestad, AW

Last Updated
Mar 4, 09:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 42 min ago
09:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
26°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 22°C
18 kt
90°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1011 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR TNCA 040900Z AUTO 09018KT 9999 FEW023/// 26/22 Q1011 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 60 ft
FEW 2,300 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
2,300 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,360 ft AMSL
QNH
1011 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1009 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (60 ft)
Pressure Alt
128 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,462 ft
ISA Deviation: +11.1°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF TNCA 031717Z 0318/0418 10021KT 9999 SCT020 TEMPO 0320/0402 10020G33KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
09:41Z BASE
+0h
VFR 100° 21 kt
Visibility: 10+ km

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
NCA
11 ✈️
29

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 11/29
Active: 11
9,000 ft 148 ft ASP 103°
16.9 kt 6.2 kt
20° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - TNCA

4,106 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
88.6%
MVFR
10.5%
IFR
0.9%
LIFR
0%

Queen Beatrix International Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 88.6% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 14.1 knots. The climate is relatively stable with temperatures averaging 28.2°C (range: 23°C to 34°C). The best months for VFR flying are September, October, December.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: E (90°)
Average Speed: 14.1 kt
Maximum Recorded: 25 kt
Calm Winds: 0.1%
Direction Distribution:
N
0.4%
NE
2.6%
E
91.3%
SE
3.9%
S
0.8%
SW
0.3%
W
0.5%
NW
0.1%

Temperature Range

Average: 28.2°C
Range: 23°C to 34°C
23°C 34°C

Visibility

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

Best Months for VFR

September October December

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 11/29
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5 kt

Statistics computed from 4,106 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Queen Beatrix International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: TNCA
IATA Code: AUA
Type: large airport
Status: active
Elevation: 60 ft MSL

Location

City: Oranjestad
Country: AW
Latitude: 12.501400°
Longitude: -70.015198°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 11/29
Length: 9,000 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Queen Beatrix International Airport

Overview

Queen Beatrix International Airport serves as the primary aviation gateway for Aruba, located in Oranjestad at coordinates 12.501400, -70.015198. This large airport operates at an elevation of 60 feet mean sea level (MSL), providing critical international and regional air transportation infrastructure. The airport supports significant commercial and passenger operations for the Caribbean region.

Flying Conditions

Aruba's tropical maritime climate produces consistently stable weather conditions with minimal seasonal variation. Wind patterns typically favor the airport's primary runway 11/29, which measures 9,000 feet with an asphalt surface. Pilots can generally expect predictable meteorological conditions characteristic of the southern Caribbean island environment.

Notable Features

The airport's substantial 9,000-foot runway accommodates large commercial aircraft and provides significant operational flexibility. Its low elevation of 60 feet MSL indicates a coastal plain environment with minimal terrain complications. The airport's geographic position near the southern Caribbean coastline offers relatively straightforward navigational approaches.

Approach Considerations

Runway 11/29 represents the primary operational surface, aligned to accommodate prevailing wind conditions. Its extended 9,000-foot asphalt surface supports a wide range of aircraft types and ensures safe landing and takeoff capabilities. Pilots should anticipate standard Caribbean coastal approach procedures with potential crosswind considerations.

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

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
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.