Juancho E. Yrausquin Airport (TNCS)
Medium airport · Zion's Hill, Saba, Caribbean Netherlands
Airport data
| Name | Juancho E. Yrausquin Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | TNCS |
| IATA | SAB |
| Elevation | 60 ft (18 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 17°38'43" W 63°13'14" 17.64533, -63.22051 |
| Location | Zion's Hill, Saba, Caribbean Netherlands |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/30 | 1,312 ft (400 m) | 59 ft | CON | Yes |
Juancho E. Yrausquin Airport at a glance
Juancho E. Yrausquin Airport is a medium airport in Zion's Hill, Saba, Caribbean Netherlands, known to airline systems as SAB. The field elevation of 60 ft (18 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at TNCS 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 1,312 ft (400 m) of con 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 TNCS 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 Juancho E. Yrausquin Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| F. D. Roosevelt Airport | TNCE | 30 km (16 NM) |
| Princess Juliana International Airport | TNCM | 46 km (25 NM) |
| St. Jean Airport | TFFJ | 49 km (26 NM) |
| Grand Case-l'Espérance Airport | TFFG | 54 km (29 NM) |
| Clayton J. Lloyd International Airport | TQPF | 65 km (35 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Juancho E. Yrausquin Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 60 ft field elevation of Juancho E. Yrausquin 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 Juancho E. Yrausquin Airport
What is the ICAO code of Juancho E. Yrausquin Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Juancho E. Yrausquin Airport is TNCS, and its IATA code is SAB. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Juancho E. Yrausquin Airport above sea level?
Juancho E. Yrausquin Airport sits at an elevation of 60 feet (18 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Juancho E. Yrausquin Airport located?
The airport lies at 17.6453, -63.2205 — in Zion's Hill, Saba, Caribbean Netherlands, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is F. D. Roosevelt Airport, about 30 km away.
Does TNCS publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for TNCS 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 Juancho E. Yrausquin Airport?
Juancho E. Yrausquin Airport has one runway. The longest, 12/30, measures 1,312 ft (400 m) with a CON surface.