Queen Beatrix International Airport (TNCA)
Runway Usage
Runway 11 is the preferred runway due to the prevailing eastern winds in the Dutch Caribbean.
Standard Instrument Departures
Every plane that is RNAV capable shall receive an RNAV SID. When no SID is available to the first waypoint, ATC shall assign the WALLP (RWY 11) or XUBAX (RWY 29) departure. Alternatively, radar vectors to the first waypoint may be given. SIDs can be recognized by the following letters:
- RNAV SID 11 - F
- VOR SID 11 - E
- RNAV SID 29 - H
- VOR SID 29 - G
Noise Abatement Procedures
Departures from runway 11 will maintain runway heading until 6 miles out or until 2500ft before setting course.
Altitudes
All IFR flights shall receive FL040 as their initial climb. Beatrix Approach can clear planes to a maximum of FL060 before transferring them to the next sector.
| Transition Altitude | Transition Level | Initial Climb |
|---|---|---|
| 2500ft | FL040 | FL040 |
Standard Arrival Routes
Every plane that is RNAV capable shall be cleared for an RNAV STAR. When no STAR is available from the entry waypoint, ATC shall give a DIRECT to the IAF of one of the instrument approaches. Alternatively, radar vectors may be given. STARs can be recognized by the following letters:
- RNAV SID 11 - A
- RNAV SID 29 - C
Instrument Approaches
ILS Z Runway 11 is the preferred instrument approach. Planes shall receive a DIRECT to the appropriate IAF or receive radar vectors to intercept the localizer. The following instrument approaches are available at TNCA:
| RWY 11 | RWY 29 |
|---|---|
| ILS Z | RNP |
| ILS Y | VOR |
| RNP | |
| VOR |
Visual Flight Rules
A flight plan is mandatory for all VFR flights out of TNCA.
| Runway | Pattern Altitude | Pattern Direction |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | 1500ft | Right-hand |
| 29 | 1500ft | Left-hand |