F D Roosevelt Airport
F. D. Roosevelt Airport is the main air gateway for Oranjestad in the Caribbean Netherlands, giving the island a practical link to the wider region. Identified by IATA code EUX and ICAO code TNCE, it is classified as a medium airport, which usually means a more straightforward, less overwhelming experience than a major international hub. For travellers, that often translates into shorter walking distances, a simpler layout, and quicker movement from check-in to departure or from arrival to the road outside.
About F D Roosevelt Airport
F. D. Roosevelt Airport is the main air gateway for Oranjestad in the Caribbean Netherlands, giving the island a practical link to the wider region. Identified by IATA code EUX and ICAO code TNCE, it is classified as a medium airport, which usually means a more straightforward, less overwhelming experience than a major international hub. For travellers, that often translates into shorter walking distances, a simpler layout, and quicker movement from check-in to departure or from arrival to the road outside.
Overview
F. D. Roosevelt Airport is the main air gateway for Oranjestad in the Caribbean Netherlands, giving the island a practical link to the wider region. Identified by IATA code EUX and ICAO code TNCE, it is classified as a medium airport, which usually means a more straightforward, less overwhelming experience than a major international hub. For travellers, that often translates into shorter walking distances, a simpler layout, and quicker movement from check-in to departure or from arrival to the road outside.
What Travellers Should Know
- Airport codes: EUX for tickets and baggage tags, TNCE for aviation and flight planning
- Location served: Oranjestad, making it the key arrival point for visitors heading into town and around the island
- Airfield elevation: 129 feet (39 metres) above sea level
- Time zone: America/Kralendijk, useful to check when confirming flight times and pickup arrangements
- Airport type: medium airport, typically easier to navigate than larger multi-terminal airports
Runway And Operations
The airport has a single lighted asphalt runway, designated 06/24, with a length of 4,265 feet. That detail matters because runway size and lighting help explain the airport’s role: it is well suited to regional operations and dependable day-to-evening use, while still feeling compact and manageable for passengers. If you are planning onward travel, it is wise to keep an eye on your airline’s schedule and local transport timing rather than expecting the constant frequency you might find at a much larger airport.
Why It Works For Visitors
For most visitors, the value of F. D. Roosevelt Airport is convenience. It brings you directly into the island environment without the long transfers, confusing connections, or oversized terminals that can drain time from a short Caribbean trip. Knowing the local time zone in advance, keeping your flight documents handy with the EUX code, and planning ground transport before landing can make arrival especially smooth.
Routes
Top routes from EUX
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Nearby airports
Other airports in Netherlands
FAQ
F D Roosevelt Airport — frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the details travellers usually check first, from codes and locations to the practical basics that help with planning.
9 common questions
- F D Roosevelt Airport is located in Saint Eustatius, Netherlands (Europe), at coordinates 17.490°, -62.980°.
- Its IATA code is EUX and its ICAO code is TNCE.
- F D Roosevelt Airport serves Saint Eustatius, Netherlands. When comparing fares, check whether other airports also serve the same area — prices and transfer times can differ between them.
- F D Roosevelt Airport operates on America/Kralendijk local time. Departure and arrival times on tickets are always shown in each airport's local time, so double-check the offset when planning connections or pick-ups.
- F D Roosevelt Airport sits at latitude 17.490° and longitude -62.980°. The map link in the details panel on this page opens the exact location for driving directions.
- Originfacts does not yet track scheduled routes from EUX. Use the flight search on this page to see live airline options for your travel dates.
- Route coverage for EUX is still being added to Originfacts. Run a search from EUX on the flight search page to see every destination airlines currently sell for your dates.
- Its address is Oranjestad, Sint Eustatius, Caribbean Netherlands. For flight-specific questions (delays, baggage, rebooking), contact the operating airline directly rather than the airport.
- Yes — Originfacts lists 5 other airports in Netherlands. The nearby-airports section on this page links to each of them, which is useful when comparing fares or finding an alternative departure point.