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| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Heading | Wind Component |
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✈️ 12/30
Active: 30
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1,312 ft | 0 ft | CON | 0° |
↓ 13.9 kt
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↔ 8.0 kt
150° angle
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Juancho E. Yrausquin Airport - Airport Information
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About Juancho E. Yrausquin Airport
Overview
Juancho E. Yrausquin Airport serves Saba Island in the Caribbean, located at 17.645351, -63.220571. As a medium airport situated at 60 feet mean sea level, it provides critical air access to this small Dutch Caribbean municipality. The airport plays a key transportation role for the island's residents and visitors.
Flying Conditions
Caribbean maritime environments typically feature trade winds and variable visibility conditions. The airport's elevation of 60 feet MSL suggests relatively stable atmospheric conditions with potential for sea-level wind variations. Pilots should anticipate potential crosswind scenarios given the island's geographic positioning.
Notable Features
The single runway 12/30 measures 1,312 feet in length, constructed of concrete surface. Its relatively short length demands precise aircraft performance calculations and approach management. The airport's geographical location on Zion's Hill presents potential terrain interaction considerations for arriving and departing aircraft.
Approach Considerations
Runway 12/30's orientation suggests potential wind alignment challenges typical of Caribbean island airports. Pilots must carefully evaluate aircraft performance capabilities relative to the 1,312-foot concrete runway. Precise speed management and conservative approach planning are critical given the airport's compact operational environment.
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