Princess Juliana International Airport
TNCM, Sint Maarten, Sint Maarten
20 miles from SBH
- Longest runway
- 10/28 (7,546 ft)
- Customs
- Yes
About 15 minutes by turboprop or 45 minutes by ferry to St. Barths
St. Maarten airport guide
Private Jet Charter at St. Barths (SBH)
St. Barths’ Gustaf III Airport has one of the shortest and steepest approaches in the Caribbean.
- Codes
- SBH / TFFJ
- Elevation
- 49 ft
- Longest runway
- 10/28 (2,119 ft)
- Customs
- On field
Flying into St. Barths
- St. Barths’ Gustaf III Airport has one of the shortest and steepest approaches in the Caribbean.
- The 2,100-foot runway accepts only small turboprops flown by specially trained pilots; jets cannot land.
- Most visitors fly a jet to St. Maarten and connect by a 15-minute turboprop flight or a ferry.
Private Terminal (FBO)
We choose the FBO (private terminal) with your operator and send you its name and address with your trip details.
Getting into Town
A few minutes to Gustavia and St. Jean beach.
Flight Times to St. Barths
Estimated one-way times and prices to SBH for aircraft that fly the trip nonstop, before taxes and fees.
| From | Distance | Light jet | Midsize jet | Heavy jet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (TEB) | 1,719 mi | Needs fuel stop | 3 hr 50 min$21,000–$26,000 | 3 hr 35 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 3,587 mi | Needs fuel stop | Needs fuel stop | 6 hr 50 min$62,500–$96,000 |
| Miami (OPF) | 1,245 mi | 2 hr 50 min$12,500–$18,100 | 2 hr 45 min$16,600–$21,500 | 2 hr 35 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Dallas (DAL) | 2,346 mi | Needs fuel stop | 4 hr 50 min$27,000–$33,500 | 4 hr 35 min$42,500–$64,500 |
| Chicago (MDW) | 2,208 mi | Needs fuel stop | 4 hr 40 min$26,000–$32,000 | 4 hr 25 min$40,500–$62,000 |
| Houston (HOU) | 2,196 mi | Needs fuel stop | 4 hr 35 min$25,500–$31,500 | 4 hr 20 min$39,500–$60,500 |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 3,818 mi | Needs fuel stop | Needs fuel stop | 7 hr 15 min$66,500–$102,000 |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 3,411 mi | Needs fuel stop | Needs fuel stop | 6 hr 30 min$60,000–$91,500 |
Airports Near St. Barths
Alternatives when SBH is busy, closed or too small for your aircraft.
Clayton J. Lloyd International Airport
TQPF, The Valley, Anguilla
25 miles from SBH
- Longest runway
- 11/29 (5,462 ft)
- Customs
- Yes
About 15 minutes to most resorts on Anguilla
Anguilla airport guideV. C. Bird International Airport
TAPA, Osbourn, Antigua and Barbuda
87 miles from SBH
- Longest runway
- 07/25 (9,003 ft)
- Customs
- Yes
About 20 minutes to St. John’s and 30 minutes to the south-coast resorts
Antigua airport guideHenry E. Rohlsen Airport
TISX, Christiansted, U.S. Virgin Islands
130 miles from SBH
- Longest runway
- 10/28 (10,002 ft)
- Customs
- Yes
About 20 minutes to Christiansted
St. Croix airport guideCyril E. King Airport
TIST, Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands
144 miles from SBH
- Longest runway
- 10/28 (7,000 ft)
- Customs
- Yes
About 10 minutes to Charlotte Amalie
St. Thomas airport guideEvents Served by St. Barths
- New Year’s in St. Barths private jet charterChristmas to early January
St. Barths Private Jet Questions
Does SBH have customs?
Yes. St. Barths has US Customs and Border Protection on the field, so international flights can arrive directly.
How far is St. Barths from town?
A few minutes to Gustavia and St. Jean beach.