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gustaf III airportGustaf III Airport is informally as Saint Barthélemy Airport which is located in a small village of Saint. Jean. This airport is located at the Caribbean Island of St. Barthélemy and is served for public usages. The only airport on the island is situated on second populated town of St. Jean. The airport as well as the main land of Gustavia are titled in honor of King Gustav III from Sweden. Gustaf Airport serves small aircraft such as Twin Otter, as this region mostly cites aircraft as well as charters.The aircraft visiting this airport mostly carry a crowd of around 20 passengers. The airport provides service from morning 8:00 to evening 18:00 hours.

Gustaf III Airport has a very short airstrip due to the less population at the village island. The runway of the airport stretches till the start point of the beach. The beach adjacent to the runway is one of the most visited tourist destinations. The sunbathers at the beach can view some magnificent landings and takeoffs. There are few signals for sunbathers to keep them beware of the airstrip and stay away from the runway area. Gustaf III airdrome

Gustaf III Airport is said to be one of the dangerous airports in the world due to its short runway. The airport terminal was inaugurated by Swedish Communication Minister Hans Gustafsson in 1984. Other than airport the beach near the airport is crowded throughout the year.