Grand Case-l'Espérance Airport (TFFG)
Medium airport · Grand Case, (unassigned), Saint Martin
Airport data
| Name | Grand Case-l'Espérance Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | TFFG |
| IATA | SFG |
| Elevation | 7 ft (2 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 18°6'0" W 63°2'51" 18.10006, -63.04744 |
| Location | Grand Case, (unassigned), Saint Martin |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/30 | 3,937 ft (1200 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
Grand Case-l'Espérance Airport at a glance
Grand Case-l'Espérance Airport is a medium airport in Grand Case, (unassigned), Saint Martin, known to airline systems as SFG. The field elevation of 7 ft (2 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at TFFG are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 12/30, offers 3,937 ft (1200 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 12 points roughly 120° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for TFFG shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Grand Case-l'Espérance Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Princess Juliana International Airport | TNCM | 9 km (5 NM) |
| Clayton J. Lloyd International Airport | TQPF | 12 km (6 NM) |
| St. Jean Airport | TFFJ | 31 km (17 NM) |
| Juancho E. Yrausquin Airport | TNCS | 54 km (29 NM) |
| F. D. Roosevelt Airport | TNCE | 67 km (36 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Grand Case-l'Espérance Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 7 ft field elevation of Grand Case-l'Espérance Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 1 airports and airfields we list for Saint Martin — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Grand Case-l'Espérance Airport
What is the ICAO code of Grand Case-l'Espérance Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Grand Case-l'Espérance Airport is TFFG, and its IATA code is SFG. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Grand Case-l'Espérance Airport above sea level?
Grand Case-l'Espérance Airport sits at an elevation of 7 feet (2 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Grand Case-l'Espérance Airport located?
The airport lies at 18.1001, -63.0474 — in Grand Case, (unassigned), Saint Martin, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Princess Juliana International Airport, about 9 km away.
Does TFFG publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for TFFG appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Grand Case-l'Espérance Airport?
Grand Case-l'Espérance Airport has one runway. The longest, 12/30, measures 3,937 ft (1200 m) with a ASP surface.