Saint Martin
- Overflight Permit is Not Required.
- Flight plans should be submitted at least 2 hours before departure from the origin.
For Landing permits in Saint Martin:
- Complete the designated landing permit application form as provided by the civil aviation authorities of Saint Martin.
Airports in Saint Martin
Geographical and Administrative Data Airport
Geographical Location: (SXM) is located in Philipsburg, Sint Maarten, which is part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in the Caribbean.
Airport Communications:
(Hewanorra Ground: 121.600 MHz, Control Tower: 118.300 MHz)
- Airport Type: Civil
- Airport Hours: M-F 1200-2000Z
- Control Tower: 1000-0300Z
- IATA Airport Code: UVF
- Latitude: 13.7332° N
- Longitude: 60.9526° W
- ICAO Airport Code: TLPL
- Elevation: 13ft
- Customs: 24 Hours
- Immigration: 24 Hours
- Time: UTC-4.00
- Operating Hours: Mon-Fri 1200-2000Z
- Runway: 10/28 9003 x 151ft
Available Hotels
Visas for crew members are typically granted upon arrival via the general declaration (gendec), and they generally have a limited validity period, usually up to 72 hours.
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Simpson Bay Resort and Marina: (2.5km from Princess Juliana International Airport)
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Sonesta Maho Beach Resort, Casino & Spa: (950m from Princess Juliana International Airport)
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EL ZAFIRO BOUTIQUE HOTEL: (570m from Princess Juliana International Airport)
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Villa La Vista Grande: (780m from Princess Juliana International Airport)
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Holten Caribbean Blue: (2.8km from Princess Juliana International Airport)
Ground Handling Services Offered by Airways Flight Support
- Oversight of Airline Diversions
- Coordination for Emergency Medical Flights
- Facilitation of Chartered Cargo Operations
- Provision of Fuel Stop Services
- Support for Delivery Flights during Aircraft Ferries
- Assistance with Humanitarian Relief Operations
- Management of Helicopter Transportation Services
- Arrangement of Passenger Flights in accordance with Part 91 & Part 135 Regulations
Airways Flight Support Services
Services
Queries from Flight Dispatchers
Typical inquiries from flight dispatchers regarding Overflight & Landing in Saint Martin.
Authority to Issue Saint Martin Overflight & Landing Permits
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Mailing Address: Saint Lucia Civil Aviation Authority, Saint Lucia.
FIR's In Saint Martin Airspace
- Saint Martin, a Caribbean island divided between the French collectivity of Saint Martin and the Dutch territory of Sint Maarten, does not have its own dedicated Flight Information Region (FIR).
- The airspace over Saint Martin is typically managed by regional FIRs.
Permits are available in listed categories
- Charter and Private Operator Services
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Overflight Permits
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Cargo Flight Overfly Permits
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Commercial Airlines
- Commercial Airlines
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Monthly Block Permits
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Seasonal Block Overflight Permits
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Overfly Country Navigation Settlement
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Business Jets and Airliners Services
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Landing Permits
Airport Parking Slot Arrangement
Working hours of the Saint Martin Civil Aviation Authority
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The operational hours for the Saint Lucia Civil Aviation Authority are from 0100Z to 1000Z.
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Weekends in Saint Lucia are observed on Saturdays and Sundays.
Validity of a Saint Lucia Overflight Permit
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No Overflight Permit Required for Transiting Saint Lucia Airspace.
Required Aircraft Documentation
Air Operating Certificate (Private Aircraft AOC not applicable)
Airworthiness Certificate
Certificate of Insurance
Noise Certification
Aircraft Registration Certificate
Official Saint Martin Overflight & Landing Permits Processing Fees
In accordance with Saint Lucia Civil Aviation regulations, there are no processing fees imposed by the CAA for the issuance of Saint Lucia Overflight Permits.
The Saint Lucia Civil Aviation Authority will directly issue the air navigation bill to the Airline/Operator.