Grand Case-Espérance Airport (TFFG/SFG) — Grand Case, Saint Martin (French part)
Grand Case-Espérance Airport (TFFG/SFG) serves Grand Case, Saint Martin (French part). This is a mid-sized airport with 1 runway (12/30). Field elevation is 20 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.
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Basic Airport Information
- ICAO: TFFG
- Name: Grand Case-Espérance Airport
- Type: medium_airport
- Category: International
- Latitude: 18.099899
- Longitude: -63.047199
- Elevation: 20 ft
- Country: Saint Martin (French part)
- Municipality: Grand Case
- IATA Code: SFG
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: TJZS
- Timezone: America/Marigot
- Distance from City: 0.3 km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: No
Runways
Runway 12/30
- Designation: 12/30
- Dimensions: 3937 X 98
- Surface: Asphalt
- PCN: 19 F/C/W/T
- Lighting: PAPI 3.0° Rwy 12 (left), threshold lights, edge lights, LED end lights
- NAVAIDs: PJM VOR-DME 113.00 MHz (5.4 NM at TNCM), PJD NDB 284 kHz (5.4 NM at TNCM)
- Approach Types: Visual
- Remarks: Displaced thresholds: 197ft (Rwy 12) / 525ft (Rwy 30). LDA 3740ft (Rwy 12) / 3412ft (Rwy 30). TODA/ASDA 3937ft both directions. True heading 107/287. Preferred Rwy 12. Right turn required Rwy 30 departures. Turns prohibited prior to shoreline Rwy 12 & 30 departures. Mandatory transponder 2000 Mode C. ATR 72 must powerback after lineup. Traffic pattern 1020ft MSL. RFFS Cat 5.
Frequencies
- Tower: 119.200 MHz
- Ground: N/A
- Operations: 128.950 MHz
- Traffic/Approach: 128.950 MHz
- ATIS: No ATIS at TFFG. Nearest ATIS: TNCM (Princess Juliana) 127.650 MHz, 5.000 MHz
Operation Hours
- Extra Hours On Request: No
- Remarks: 1100-2300 UTC (0700-1900 AST). AFIS 1100Z to sunset+15min. Fuel 1100-2200 Mon-Sat, Sunday by request. Night ops restricted to state/medevac only.
Contacts
- AIS Tel: +590 590875303
- ARO Tel: N/A
- MET Tel: N/A
- Admin Tel: +590 590271100
- Health Tel: N/A
- Police Tel: N/A
- Authorities Tel: N/A
- Website: https://www.saintmartin-airport.com
- Remarks: FBO EDEIS: +590 690883138. Airport operator: EDEIS. Owner: Collectivité de Saint Martin. AFIS ops: +590 590271099. Airport admin: +590 590271100 / +590 590271105. Police: +590 590875713. Customs: +590 590830379 / +590 590890031.
Slots / PPR
- Slot Required: No
- PPR Required: Yes
- PPR Contact: +590 590271100
- Remarks: All flights require 48h PPR. Contact EDEIS: +590 590271100 or +590 690883138.
Customs
- Open: 12:00
- Close: 23:00
- Phone: N/A
- Extra Hours On Request: Yes
- Remarks: 1200-2300 UTC (0800-1900 AST). 24h PPR for customs. PAF: +590 590875764. Franco-Dutch collaborative border controls. Customs contacts: +590 590830379 / +590 590890031.
Fees
- Landing Fee: Mandatory flat-rate aeronautical fee (redevance forfaitaire) for all non-based aircraft. Exact amount in EDEIS tariff guide (not publicly available online)
- Parking Fee: N/A
- Handling Mandatory: Yes
- Currency: EUR
- Remarks: Mandatory flat-rate aeronautical fee (redevance forfaitaire) for all non-based aircraft. Mandatory 'WE CARE' handling for aircraft <6t: pax/crew welcome, guidance, parking, baggage. Exact amounts in EDEIS tariff guide (not publicly available online). Accepts Visa, MC, Amex, cash, checks.
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: JET A-1
- Price/L: 1.71
- Last Updated: 2026-04-05
- Remarks: Full service from EDEIS FBO. Price ~$6.46/US gal ($1.71/L). Updated Mar 2026.
- Fuel Type: 100LL
- Price/L: 2.64
- Last Updated: 2026-04-05
- Remarks: AVGAS delivered by truck. Price ~$9.99/US gal ($2.64/L). Updated Mar 2026.
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Yes
- GENDEC Required: Yes
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: EU citizens: valid passport (no visa). French citizens: valid ID card sufficient. Non-EU: check visa requirements for French overseas collectivity. Franco-Dutch border cooperation treaty since Aug 2007.
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: 23:00
- Curfew End: 11:00
- Noise Chapter Min: 3
- Remarks: Night VFR prohibited. Airport closed 2300-1100Z. Radio-equipped aircraft only. Max wingspan 27.05m (ATR 72 stand). Smaller stands: 16.98m (Dornier 228), 11.50m (Piper Aztec). Mandatory ground handling for aircraft >3t (48h prior notice). Turbulent winds caution. Right turn Rwy 30 departures. No turns prior to shoreline Rwy 12 & 30 departures.
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- What are the operating hours of TFFG?
- Grand Case-Espérance Airport operates from 11:00 to 23:00.
- What is the tower frequency at TFFG?
- The tower frequency at Grand Case-Espérance Airport is 119.200 MHz.
- What fuel is available at TFFG?
- Grand Case-Espérance Airport offers JET A-1, 100LL.
- Is customs available at TFFG?
- Yes, customs at Grand Case-Espérance Airport is available from 12:00 to 23:00.
- Does TFFG require slots or PPR?
- PPR is required at Grand Case-Espérance Airport.
- Where is TFFG located?
- Grand Case-Espérance Airport (TFFG) is located in Grand Case, Saint Martin (French part).
- What is the IATA code for TFFG?
- The IATA code for Grand Case-Espérance Airport is SFG.
- How long is the runway at TFFG?
- The main runway at Grand Case-Espérance Airport (12/30) measures 3937 X 98.
- Is TFFG a port of entry?
- Yes, Grand Case-Espérance Airport is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.