Saint Barthélemy - Rémy de Haenen Airport (TFFJ/SBH) — Gustavia / Saint-Jean, Saint Barthélemy

• ICAO: TFFJ
• Name: Saint Barthélemy - Rémy de Haenen Airport
• Type: medium_airport
• Category: International
• Latitude: 17.9044
• Longitude: -62.843601
• Elevation: 49 ft
• Country: Saint Barthélemy
• Municipality: Gustavia / Saint-Jean
• IATA Code: SBH
• FAA Code: N/A
• FIR: TJZS
• Timezone: America/St_Barthelemy
• Distance from City: 1.0 km
• VFR: Yes
• IFR: No

Runway 10/28

• Designation: 10/28
• Dimensions: 2119 X 59
• Surface: Concrete
• PCN: 5700 kg
• Lighting: LIL edge lights (white, 30m spacing), threshold lights. No PAPI/VASI, no centerline lights.
• NAVAIDs: N/A
• Approach Types: N/A
• Remarks: One of the shortest commercial runways in the world. STOL qualification required. Propeller aircraft only — no jets. Max type: DHC-6 Twin Otter. Takeoffs Rwy 28 prohibited. Night ops prohibited. Crosswind limit: 25kt dry / 20kt wet. Preferred QFU 103° (Rwy 10). Approach over Col de la Tourmente. Rwy 10 elev 48ft, Rwy 28 elev 4ft.

• Tower: No tower. AFIS only: 118.450 MHz (callsign 'SAINT BARTH Information', bilingual FR/EN). Uncontrolled aerodrome. MHz
• Ground: N/A
• Operations: 118.450 MHz
• Traffic/Approach: 118.450 MHz
• ATIS: NIL — no ATIS service. Weather info provided via AFIS on 118.450 MHz. MHz

• AIS Tel: +590 590523982
• ARO Tel: N/A
• MET Tel: N/A
• Admin Tel: +590 590292817
• Health Tel: N/A
• Police Tel: N/A
• Authorities Tel: N/A
• Website: No dedicated airport website found — airport operated by Collectivité de Saint-Barthélemy (Mairie)
• Remarks: Ground handling (St Barth Services): +590 590292817, agency +590 590275626. Police/Immigration: +590 590511703. Slot coordinator (COHOR): +33 185086927, [email protected]. Airport operated by Collectivité de Saint-Barthélemy.

• Slot Required: Yes
• PPR Required: Yes
• PPR Contact: +33 185086927
• Remarks: IATA Level 2 (facilitated). All flights require 48h PPR via COHOR: +33 185086927, [email protected].

• Open: 11:00
• Close: 22:00
• Phone: N/A
• Extra Hours On Request: Yes
• Remarks: 24h prior notice required (PNR). Mon-Fri close 22:00 UTC, Sat close 16:00 UTC, Sun closed. French overseas collectivity — EU customs rules do not fully apply. Close time may vary with sunset.

• Landing Fee: Not published in eAIP — contact airport administration (+590 590 27 65 41)
• Parking Fee: Not published in eAIP — contact airport administration
• Handling Mandatory: Yes
• Currency: EUR
• Remarks: Fees not published in eAIP. Contact airport administration (+590 590276541) or St Barth Services (+590 590292817) for current schedule.

• Fuel Type: 100LL
• Price/L: 100.00
• Last Updated: 2026-04-03
• Remarks: AVGAS 100LL available. Jet fuel (Jet A-1) availability subject to change — confirm with airport or handler before arrival. Fuel provider: Pike Aviation. Supply can be limited due to island logistics.

• Port of Entry: Yes
• GENDEC Required: Yes
• GAR Required: No
• Remarks: International port of entry. French overseas collectivity — valid passport required (6+ months). EU/EEA/Swiss: national ID accepted. No visa <90 days for US, CA, UK, JP, AU, MX, EU citizens. Landing permit required via DGAC/Saint Barthélemy Civil Aviation Authority at least 48h before departure (no fee). Police/Immigration: +590 590511703.

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• Curfew Start: N/A
• Curfew End: 11:00
• Noise Chapter Min: N/A
• Remarks: No night ops — closes at sunset+15 min UTC (approx 21:45-23:00 UTC seasonally). Propeller/turboprop only, no jets. STOL qualification mandatory. Max type: DHC-6 class (~19.8m wingspan). Crosswind: 25kt dry, 20kt wet. RFFS Cat 3 during ops hours.

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