| Event details |
Event date: Sunday, 10th of September, 2023
Event time: 19:00z-22:00z
Event type: Fly-in.
The IVAO Events Department is pleased to present a classical “Dangerous” Approach, with our event in cooperation with the Dutch Caribbean Division, Fly-in to TNCM.
The Princess Juliana International Airport (IATA: SXM, ICAO: TNCM) is the international airport of Sint Maarten, an island in the Lesser Antilles. It is the largest and busiest airport in Sint Maarten, and is the third busiest airport in the Caribbean, after Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport in San Juan, Puerto Rico, and Punta Cana International Airport in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic.
The airport is located near the city of Philipsburg, on the northwest coast of the island. It has a runway of 7,500 feet (2,286 m) and can handle aircraft up to 250 passengers.
The airport is known for its location near Maho Beach, where tourists can watch planes land and take off just a few meters away. This is a popular tourist attraction, but it is also important to be aware of the dangers of being near the runway.
The airport offers a variety of services, including car rental, taxis, buses, and restaurants. There is also a duty-free zone at the airport.
The Princess Juliana Airport is a popular gateway to Sint Maarten and the Caribbean. It is a well-managed and efficient airport, and offers a variety of services for passengers.
| Pilots |
>> There is one way you can participate in this event as a pilot:
> #1: IFR – to Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM/TNCM).
> Pilots are free to choose their departure airport.
> You must perform, at least, a 1h30min flight (from block to block) between the chosen airports. Only one (1) flight per pilot will be allowed.
> Touch-and-go landings at the same airport are not eligible for this requirement criteria.
>> All pilots are kindly requested to:
> Make sure you have a VALID AIRAC.
> Be prepared – have access to charts.
> Note the departure, circuit, and arrival altitude restrictions.
> Be ready – you may be asked to enter holds or given vectors.
> Remember: Aviate, Navigate, Communicate.
> Maintain proper IFR radio communication.
> Follow IFR procedures.
| ATC |
If you want to be part of the event as ATC, please refer to the booking system of XA & XC Regions:
> IVAO XA (enroute ATC): Click here
> IVAO XC: Click here
| Charts |
| Awards |
>> We are to integrate the IVAO Events Support Award in this event for both Pilots and Controllers, so why not get your engines started or scopes ready and help out making the event a great success!
> Requirements:
– Pilots are required to perform, at least, one flight available as described in the Pilots section, in order to be eligible for the point towards the award.
– Users participating as an ATC have to comply with the events requirements and be online at least during 1 uninterrupted hour in order to be eligible for the point towards the award.
