7Juancho E. Yrausquin Airport, Saba
The Caribbean island of Saba is home to one of the shortest commercially serviceable runways in the world. Juancho E. Yrausquin Airport has a runway of approximately 400 metres, making it unsuitable for most conventional passenger aircraft.
The airport is positioned on a narrow piece of land surrounded by the sea, with cliffs at both ends and hills on the remaining sides. Its unusual location leaves little room for conventional airport operations.
Only suitable small aircraft operated by authorised crews can land here. Pilots must carefully consider wind conditions, aircraft performance and the limited runway length before attempting an approach.
Despite its demanding characteristics, the airport provides an essential connection between Saba and neighbouring Caribbean islands.
