Grand Case-l'Espérance Airport

TFFG / SFG

Grand Case, MF

Last Updated
Mar 7, 06:00Z

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Currently using: TNCM
Weather Source: Princess Juliana International Airport (TNCM)
Distance: 5nm / 9km from TFFG

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 51 min ago
06:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
26°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 22°C
17 kt
70°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1016 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR TNCM 070600Z 07017KT 9999 FEW016 SCT035 26/22 Q1016

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 7 ft
FEW 1,600 ft AGL
SCT 3,500 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
1,600 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,607 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
3,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,507 ft AMSL
QNH
1016 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1016 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (7 ft)
Pressure Alt
-76 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,246 ft
ISA Deviation: +11.0°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF TNCM 062216Z 0700/0724 06013G25KT 9999 SCT018 TEMPO 0700/0709 5000 SHRA BKN016 BECMG 0717/0719 06013KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
06:50Z BASE
+0h
VFR 60° 13 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
17:00Z BECMG
+11h
VFR 60° 13 kt

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Airport Runway Layout

N
FFG
12 ✈️
30

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 12/30
Active: 12
3,937 ft 98 ft ASP 107°
10.9 kt 13.0 kt
50° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Grand Case-l'Espérance Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: TFFG
IATA Code: SFG
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 7 ft MSL

Location

City: Grand Case
Country: MF
Latitude: 18.100057°
Longitude: -63.047444°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+4

Runway Information

Runway 12/30
Length: 3,937 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Grand Case-l'Espérance Airport

Overview

Grand Case-l'Espérance Airport serves the island of Saint Martin in the Caribbean, located in the French territory of Collectivité de Saint-Martin. As a medium-sized airport with an elevation of 7 feet mean sea level, it provides essential air transportation links for the local region and tourism sector. The airport is situated at coordinates 18.100057, -63.047444, offering strategic access to this Caribbean destination.

Flying Conditions

Being a Caribbean airport, Grand Case-l'Espérance experiences typical tropical maritime weather conditions with potential wind variability. Pilots should anticipate warm temperatures and potential convective activity typical of the region's climate. The single runway (12/30) is 3,937 feet long and surfaced with asphalt, which provides reasonable operational capabilities for medium-sized aircraft.

Notable Features

The airport's low elevation of 7 feet MSL indicates minimal terrain challenges for approach and departure. Its geographic position on the island suggests potential for crosswind conditions due to surrounding maritime terrain. The single runway orientation (12/30) provides some flexibility for landing and takeoff directions based on prevailing wind conditions.

Approach Considerations

Runway 12/30's asphalt surface accommodates medium-sized aircraft operations. Pilots should carefully assess wind conditions given the airport's coastal location, which can introduce variable wind patterns. Standard approach procedures should account for the relatively short runway length and potential marine environmental influences.

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.