What airport is Maho Beach?


What airport is Maho Beach? As Princess Juliana International Airport has grown into an archipelago tourism hub you are ensured that when visiting Maho beach during daytime, you see planes landing every few minutes.


Are there 2 airports in St. Maarten?

Saint Martin/Sint Maarten has two airports – Princess Juliana International Airport which is located on the Dutch side of the island and the other located on the French side and it is called Saint Martin Grand Case Airport.


Is it worth going to Maho Beach?

The planes' flight path makes Maho Beach one of the island's most notable attractions, but this stretch of sand would be a lovely spot even without its low-flying attractions. In addition to plane watching, you can enjoy great swimming and snorkeling.


How much is a water taxi to Maho Beach?

I had heard it's a 10 minute walk to town and a $3 shuttle to Maho. Otherwise it's a $20-30 taxi to Maho. I considered taking the water taxi to the shuttle. It's just $7 for a round trip ticket.


What is the famous beach next to the airport?

Maho Beach is unusually close to the threshold of a runway and is directly under the flight path, resulting in aircraft on their final approach flying over the beach at altitudes of less than 100 feet (30 m) above ground level.


Which side is better to stay on in St. Martin?

VERDICT: If you want more of a European feel, stay on the French side. If you want more of an Americanized feel, stay on the Dutch side. FYI, the cruise ships and the airport are located on the Dutch side.


Do planes still fly over Maho Beach?

This is one of the few places in the world where aircraft can be viewed in their flight path just outside the end of the runway. Watching airliners pass over the beach is such a popular activity that daily arrivals and departures airline timetables are displayed on a board in most bars and restaurants on the beach.


How much does it cost to go to Maho Beach?

At this time, there is no cost or entry fee for Maho Beach; however, that is subject to change without advanced notice.


What is the best time of day to visit Maho Beach?

The best time when we went which was in December 2016 was early to late afternoon for the big planes. The place was crazy busy but there were quite a few cruise ships in that day. Hope that helps. Helpful?


Why is Maho Beach famous?

Maho Beach, which is world-famous for its location at the very end of Princess Juliana International Airport's runway, is one of the most unusual beaches on the island of St. Martin. It's a delight for tourists who love watching planes take off and land just above their heads.


Can you still watch the planes land at St Maarten?

Maho Beach on the Dutch side of St. Maarten is the best vantage point to watch planes land at Princess Juliana International Airport (aka Maho Beach Airport). There are just a few yards between the edge of the beach and the edge of the runway–only a two-lane road separates them.


Is Maho Beach good for swimming?

Maho Beach is famed as the spot to go if you like watching planes roar overhead, but it also offers snorkeling, swimming, watersports, and world-class beach bars. St. Maarten's western shore beach offers the excitement of planes flying overhead so low you'll feel like you can touch them.


Do you need a Covid test to enter St Martin?

No. As of August 1, 2022, Saint Martin no longer has COVID entry requirements for any travelers. There are NO testing or vaccine requirements.


Why flights don t fly over Pacific Ocean?

Most flights are intended to spend as little time as possible over water, since storms are more common over the ocean than on land. An aircraft would not be safe to fly over the Pacific Ocean due to the stormy weather and frequent lightning strikes that occur there.