Airports / Aruba / AUA
Queen Beatrix International Airport.
Oranjestad, Aruba · 60 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
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Operators based
60
Elevation ft
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Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
44 nm
To the nearest alternate
Josefa Camejo International Airport (LSP).
Overview
Queen Beatrix International Airport (TNCA / AUA) is a large commercial airport serving Oranjestad, Aruba. Field elevation is 60 feet above sea level. Scheduled carriers operate here, and the field also sees regular private and charter activity.
While no charter operators list AUA as their home base, the field is reachable for repositioned charter aircraft from nearby bases. The closest alternate fields are Josefa Camejo International Airport (LSP, 44 nm), Hato International Airport (CUR, 65 nm), and José Leonardo Chirinos Airport (CZE, 68 nm). The field has a single 9,000-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
Trip costs from AUA are driven by the aircraft category flown and how far it must reposition. You may also see the field referenced as Playa and Dakota Field. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from AUA to plan your flight.
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Field capability
ICAO
TNCA
IATA
AUA
FAA / Local
TNCA
Elevation
60 ft
Coordinates
12.5011° N · 70.0143° W
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Large
Scheduled svc
Yes
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 9,000 ft
- 11/299,000 ft × 148 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 9,000 ft
AUA's 9,000 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 44nmLSPJosefa Camejo International AirportParaguaná
- 65nmCURHato International AirportWillemstad
- 68nmCZEJosé Leonardo Chirinos AirportCoro
- 105nmBONFlamingo International AirportKralendijk
- 153nmBRMJacinto Lara International AirportBarquisimeto
- 153nmSNFSub Teniente Nestor Arias AirportSan Felipe
Location
Open the full mapTNCA · Queen Beatrix International Airport · Oranjestad, Aruba
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from AUA on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Miami (MIA) | 987 nm | 2h 42m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 1,024 nm | 2h 47m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 1,636 nm | 4h 12m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 1,680 nm | 4h 18m |
| New York (TEB) | 1,715 nm | 4h 23m |
| Houston (HOU) | 1,743 nm | 4h 27m |
| Boston (BED) | 1,801 nm | 4h 35m |
| Austin (AUS) | 1,867 nm | 4h 45m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use AUA?
- Queen Beatrix International Airport's longest paved runway is 9,000 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at AUA?
- Queen Beatrix International Airport has one runway; the longest measures 9,000 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to AUA?
- The closest alternate is Josefa Camejo International Airport (LSP), about 44 nm away, followed by Hato International Airport (CUR) at 65 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from AUA to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Miami about 2h 42m (987 nm), Palm Beach about 2h 47m (1,024 nm), Washington DC about 4h 12m (1,636 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.