Flamingo International Airport (TNCB/BON) — Kralendijk, Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba
Flamingo International Airport (TNCB/BON) serves Kralendijk, Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba. This is a major international airport with 1 runway (10/28). Field elevation is 24 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: TNCB
- Name: Flamingo International Airport
- Type: large_airport
- Category: International
- Latitude: 12.131
- Longitude: -68.268501
- Elevation: 24 ft
- Country: Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba
- Municipality: Kralendijk
- IATA Code: BON
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: TNCF
- Timezone: America/Curacao
- Distance from City: 2.0 km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: Yes
Runways
Runway 10/28
- Designation: 10/28
- Dimensions: 10030 X 148
- Surface: Concrete/Asphalt
- PCN: 72/F/C/W/T
- Lighting: MIRL, SALS RWY10, PAPI-R 3° RWY10, PAPI-B 3° RWY28, REIL
- NAVAIDs: VOR/DME PJB 115.000, NDB PJB 321
- Approach Types: RNP, VOR
- Remarks: Displaced threshold RWY10 (LDA 2880m). TORA RWY10 3057m, TORA RWY28 2880m. Max wingspan TWY B: 24m. Aircraft ≥35.8m wingspan must use turning bay.
Frequencies
- Tower: 118.700, 118.925 MHz
- Ground: 118.700 MHz
- Operations: N/A
- Traffic/Approach: 119.600 MHz
- ATIS: 132.300 MHz
Operation Hours
Flamingo International Airport operates 24 hours (H24). See all 24-hour airports worldwide →
- Extra Hours On Request: No
- Remarks: Tower H24. Handling 10:30-03:00 UTC (06:30-23:00 local). AIS 11:00-03:00 UTC. Admin MON-FRI 12:00-21:00 UTC.
Contacts
- AIS Tel: +599 7175600
- ARO Tel: N/A
- MET Tel: N/A
- Admin Tel: +599 7175600
- Health Tel: N/A
- Police Tel: N/A
- Authorities Tel: N/A
- Website: https://bonaireinternationalairport.com
- Remarks: Duty Officer: +599 7850477. Operations: +599 7010477. AIS/ARO briefing 11:00-03:00 UTC. Email: [email protected]. Fax: +599 7175607. Swissport: +599 7011168. AHSB: +599 7965919. PAS: +599 7825147
Slots / PPR
- Slot Required: No
- PPR Required: No
- PPR Contact: PPR required for RON (remain overnight) and training/test flights. Handlers: Swissport +599 7177474 ([email protected]), AHSB +599 7172005 ([email protected]), ProAir +599 7176825 ([email protected]), Bonaire Handling +599 7867474 ([email protected])
- Remarks: Touch-and-goes subject to traffic conditions. Helicopter non-scheduled ops from/to vessels require 21-day notice via Dutch Authorities.
Customs
- Open: 00:00
- Close: 23:59
- Phone: N/A
- Extra Hours On Request: No
- Remarks: H24. Phone: +599 7158889. Email: [email protected]
Fees
- Landing Fee: MTOW <3000kg: USD 10.10 flat per landing. MTOW >3000kg: USD 3.00 per 1000kg or part thereof (eAIP GEN 4.1 scheduled rate from 2018). Note: 2025 airport PDF exists with likely updated rates but is image-based/unreadable — verify with airport.
- Parking Fee: First 2 hours free. Thereafter USD 0.56 per ton MTOW per day or part thereof. GA overnight requires prior airport authority permission.
- Handling Mandatory: Yes
- Currency: USD
- Remarks: GA must use ground handler — self-handling not permitted. Fee schedule: bonaireinternationalairport.com/wp-content/uploads/AIRPORT-FEES-CHARGES-REGULATIONS-2025-def.pdf. GA overnight parking requires prior airport authority permission.
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: JET A-1
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-04-03
- Remarks: H24 availability. Supplier: Curoil (+599 717 2142, [email protected]). 2x 15,000 USG trucks + 1x 10,000 USG truck. Flow rate 800 USG/min. Accepts U-Vair, Multiservice, Avcard, cash. Prices change weekly — contact Curoil.
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Yes
- GENDEC Required: No
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: H24. Phone: +599 7159351. Email: [email protected]. Visitor entry tax applies (tourismtax.bonairegov.com)
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Restrictions
- Curfew Start: N/A
- Curfew End: N/A
- Noise Chapter Min: N/A
- Remarks: VFR flights not allowed between sunset and sunrise. Noise abatement RWY10: jets departing with left turn must maintain heading 1 min or climb to 2000ft. Max 250kt below FL100. Bird activity daily in approach area. ARFF Cat 9. Class D CTR GND-FL065.
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Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba Permit Requirements
- Overflight Permit: Conditional
- Landing Permit: Yes
- Overflight Lead Time: 48 working hours prior to departure
- Landing Lead Time: 48 working hours prior to departure
Prior permission required. Generally liberal for Caribbean operations.
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Explore HistoryFrequently Asked Questions
- What is the tower frequency at TNCB?
- The tower frequency at Flamingo International Airport is 118.700, 118.925 MHz.
- What fuel is available at TNCB?
- Flamingo International Airport offers JET A-1.
- Does TNCB require landing permits?
- Yes, landing permits are required for Flamingo International Airport (Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba).
- Is customs available at TNCB?
- Yes, customs at Flamingo International Airport is available from 00:00 to 23:59.
- Where is TNCB located?
- Flamingo International Airport (TNCB) is located in Kralendijk, Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba.
- What is the IATA code for TNCB?
- The IATA code for Flamingo International Airport is BON.
- How long is the runway at TNCB?
- The main runway at Flamingo International Airport (10/28) measures 10030 X 148.
- Is TNCB a port of entry?
- Yes, Flamingo International Airport is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.