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The rocky sea in the opposite of a tall mountain, small island and very short runway, this structure introduce Saba Airport as one of the most dangerous airports in the world. It connects various cities of Netherland such as Saint Maarten and Saint Eustatius. It is not possible to land the heavy aircraft at this airport due to its shortest runway. Although Twin Otter and BN-2 Islander are the most common aircraft which serves domestic as well as international visitors to Saba. Juancho E Yrausquin Airport has very few infrastructure and equipments such as- air traffic control tower, a fire station, immigration and security, the terminal building houses and offices for the local aircraft Winair. There is a single and small terminal and ramp with a heli-pad on the southern part of the runway that serves daily flights to Saint Eustatius and Saint Maarten which is about 12 minutes flight. Visiting Juancho E Yrausquin Airport is one of the most interesting as well as venturesome experiences to the local as well as international visitors. The natural sightseeing as well as the complex design and structure of airport is a true combination of adventure and pleasure for the first time visitors. |