F. D. Roosevelt Airport (TNCE)
Medium airport · Oranjestad, Sint Eustatius, Caribbean Netherlands
Airport data
| Name | F. D. Roosevelt Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | TNCE |
| IATA | EUX |
| Elevation | 129 ft (39 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 17°29'47" W 62°58'46" 17.49650, -62.97940 |
| Location | Oranjestad, Sint Eustatius, Caribbean Netherlands |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 4,265 ft (1300 m) | 100 ft | ASP | Yes |
F. D. Roosevelt Airport at a glance
F. D. Roosevelt Airport is a medium airport in Oranjestad, Sint Eustatius, Caribbean Netherlands, known to airline systems as EUX. The field elevation of 129 ft (39 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at TNCE 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, 06/24, offers 4,265 ft (1300 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 06 points roughly 60° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for TNCE 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 F. D. Roosevelt Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Juancho E. Yrausquin Airport | TNCS | 30 km (16 NM) |
| Robert L. Bradshaw International Airport | TKPK | 34 km (18 NM) |
| St. Jean Airport | TFFJ | 48 km (26 NM) |
| Vance W. Amory International Airport | TKPN | 52 km (28 NM) |
| Princess Juliana International Airport | TNCM | 62 km (33 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for F. D. Roosevelt Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 129 ft field elevation of F. D. Roosevelt 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 3 airports and airfields we list for Caribbean Netherlands — 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 F. D. Roosevelt Airport
What is the ICAO code of F. D. Roosevelt Airport?
The ICAO identifier of F. D. Roosevelt Airport is TNCE, and its IATA code is EUX. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is F. D. Roosevelt Airport above sea level?
F. D. Roosevelt Airport sits at an elevation of 129 feet (39 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is F. D. Roosevelt Airport located?
The airport lies at 17.4965, -62.9794 — in Oranjestad, Sint Eustatius, Caribbean Netherlands, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Juancho E. Yrausquin Airport, about 30 km away.
Does TNCE publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for TNCE 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 F. D. Roosevelt Airport?
F. D. Roosevelt Airport has one runway. The longest, 06/24, measures 4,265 ft (1300 m) with a ASP surface.