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Airports / Curaçao / CUR
Large airport · CUR
Hato International Airport.
Willemstad, Curaçao · 29 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.1/5
Google rating
3,028 ratings
0
Operators based
29
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Willemstad, CuraçaoELEV 29 FTLarge airportScheduled service
4.1
Google rating
3,028
Google reviews
ratings on Google
29
Field elevation
feet above sea level
41
Nearest alternate
nm to BON
Field standing
41 nm
To the nearest alternate
Flamingo International Airport (BON).
Overview
Located in Willemstad, Curaçao, Hato International Airport (TNCC / CUR) operates as a large commercial airport. The airport sits 29 feet above sea level. Alongside scheduled airline service, the airport handles a steady flow of private and charter traffic.
No charter operator is headquartered on the field, but operators routinely position aircraft into CUR for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Flamingo International Airport (BON, 41 nm), José Leonardo Chirinos Airport (CZE, 63 nm), and Queen Beatrix International Airport (AUA, 65 nm). With a single 11,188-foot paved runway, CUR can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
Charter pricing from CUR depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. In directories and search listings it also appears under Curaçao. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Willemstad.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
4/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“Clean, friendly, easy to navigate.”
Jennifer Klak5★ on Google
3/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“The departure area is clean and well keep, bathrooms clean and well maintained.”
Anil Singh5★ on Google
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Field capability
ICAO
TNCC
IATA
CUR
FAA / Local
TNCC
Elevation
29 ft
Coordinates
12.1889° N · 68.9598° 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 11,188 ft
- 11/2911,188 ft × 197 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 11,188 ft
CUR's 11,188 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.
- 41nmBONFlamingo International AirportKralendijk
- 63nmCZEJosé Leonardo Chirinos AirportCoro
- 65nmAUAQueen Beatrix International AirportOranjestad
- 74nmLSPJosefa Camejo International AirportParaguaná
- 115nmPBLGeneral Bartolome Salom International AirportPuerto Cabello
- 115nmSNFSub Teniente Nestor Arias AirportSan Felipe
Location
Open the full mapTNCC · Hato International Airport · Willemstad, Curaçao
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from CUR on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Miami (MIA) | 1,038 nm | 2h 49m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 1,073 nm | 2h 54m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 1,669 nm | 4h 17m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 1,727 nm | 4h 25m |
| New York (TEB) | 1,742 nm | 4h 27m |
| Houston (HOU) | 1,802 nm | 4h 35m |
| Boston (BED) | 1,822 nm | 4h 38m |
| Austin (AUS) | 1,927 nm | 4h 53m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use CUR?
- Hato International Airport's longest paved runway is 11,188 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 CUR?
- Hato International Airport has one runway; the longest measures 11,188 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to CUR?
- The closest alternate is Flamingo International Airport (BON), about 41 nm away, followed by José Leonardo Chirinos Airport (CZE) at 63 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from CUR to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Miami about 2h 49m (1,038 nm), Palm Beach about 2h 54m (1,073 nm), Washington DC about 4h 17m (1,669 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.