F. D. Roosevelt Airport

TNCE / EUX

Oranjestad, BQ

Last Updated
Mar 4, 09:55Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 58 min ago
09:55Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
22°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 21°C
13 kt
80°
--
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1016 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR TNCE 040955Z AUTO 08013KT 050V120 //// // ///////// 22/21 Q1016 RE//
QNH
1016 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1012 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (129 ft)
Pressure Alt
47 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 918 ft
ISA Deviation: +7.3°C

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Airport Runway Layout

N
NCE
06 ✈️
24

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 06/24
Active: 06
4,265 ft 100 ft ASP 50°
12.2 kt 4.4 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 - TNCE

3,947 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
100%
MVFR
0%
IFR
0%
LIFR
0%

F. D. Roosevelt Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 100% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 9.9 knots. The climate is relatively stable with temperatures averaging 26.8°C (range: 20°C to 33°C). The best months for VFR flying are January, February, March.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: E (90°)
Average Speed: 9.9 kt
Maximum Recorded: 21 kt
Calm Winds: 0.8%
Direction Distribution:
N
0.4%
NE
8%
E
76.7%
SE
7.2%
S
3.6%
SW
2.3%
W
0.5%
NW
0.5%

Temperature Range

Average: 26.8°C
Range: 20°C to 33°C
20°C 33°C

Visibility

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

Best Months for VFR

January February March

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 06/24
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.6 kt

Statistics computed from 3,947 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

F. D. Roosevelt Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: TNCE
IATA Code: EUX
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 129 ft MSL

Location

City: Oranjestad
Country: BQ
Latitude: 17.496500°
Longitude: -62.979401°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+4

Runway Information

Runway 06/24
Length: 4,265 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About F. D. Roosevelt Airport

Overview

F. D. Roosevelt Airport serves Oranjestad in the Caribbean, situated at an elevation of 129 feet MSL. As a medium-sized airport with a single runway (06/24) measuring 4,265 feet in asphalt, it supports regional aviation operations in the area.

Flying Conditions

Consistently excellent VFR conditions characterize this airport, with 100% of observations reporting visual flight rules. The prevailing easterly winds at an average of 9.9 knots and temperatures ranging from 20°C to 33°C create stable flying environments, with peak wind speeds reaching 21 knots.

Notable Features

The airport's geographic position at coordinates 17.496500, -62.979401 places it in a typical Caribbean coastal setting. The runway alignment and consistent wind patterns suggest minimal terrain-induced turbulence or significant meteorological challenges for pilots.

Approach Considerations

Runway 06/24 experiences 100% favorable wind conditions, with an average crosswind of only 4.5 knots. January, September, and October represent the most consistently favorable months for flight operations, offering optimal visibility averaging 10 statute miles with no reported instances of reduced visibility or fog.

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.