Juancho E. Yrausquin Airport

TNCS / SAB

Zion's Hill, BQ

Last Updated
Mar 4, 14:55Z

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Currently using: TNCE
Weather Source: F. D. Roosevelt Airport (TNCE)
Distance: 16nm / 30km from TNCS

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 46 min ago
14:55Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
28°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 21°C
16 kt
90°
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Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1018 hPa
QNH
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Raw METAR

METAR TNCE 041455Z AUTO 09016KT 050V130 //// // ///////// 28/21 Q1018 RE//
QNH
1018 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1016 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (60 ft)
Pressure Alt
-83 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,491 ft
ISA Deviation: +13.1°C

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Airport Runway Layout

N
NCS
12
30 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 12/30
Active: 30
1,312 ft 0 ft CON
13.9 kt 8.0 kt
150° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Juancho E. Yrausquin Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: TNCS
IATA Code: SAB
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 60 ft MSL

Location

City: Zion's Hill
Country: BQ
Latitude: 17.645351°
Longitude: -63.220571°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+4

Runway Information

Runway 12/30
Length: 1,312 ft
Width: 0 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No

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.

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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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.