Flamingo International Airport (TNCB)
Runway Usage
Runway 10 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 ITRIX (RWY 10) or ROGNA (RWY 28) departure. Alternatively, radar vectors to the first waypoint may be given. SIDs can be recognized by the following letters:
- RNAV SID 10 - R
- VOR SID 10 - Q
- RNAV SID 28 - T
- VOR SID 28 - S
Noise Abatement Procedures
Departures from runway 10 with a left turn out must maintain runway heading for at least 1 minute or until 2000ft before setting course.
Altitudes
All IFR flights shall receive FL140 as their initial climb. Curaçao Approach can clear planes to a maximum of FL140 before transferring them to the next sector.
| Transition Altitude | Transition Level | Initial Climb |
|---|---|---|
| 2500ft | FL040 | FL140 |
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 10 - N
- RNAV SID 28 - P
Instrument Approaches
RNP Runway 10 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 TNCB:
| RWY 10 | RWY 28 |
|---|---|
| RNP | RNP |
| VOR Z | VOR Z |
| VOR Y | VOR Y |
| VOR X | VOR X |
| VOR W |
Approach Limitations
Due to the required backtrack for aircraft vacating runway 10, medium and heavy jets should be sequenced at least 10nm in trail on final approach when following another medium or heavy jet.
Visual Flight Rules
A flight plan is mandatory for all VFR flights out of TNCB.
| Runway | Pattern Altitude | Pattern Direction |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | 1500ft | Left-hand |
| 28 | 1500ft | Right-hand |
Standard Arrival Routes
The ULUBA1 arrival is to be avoided whenever possible. Instead planes should be cleared for and directed to the RNAV approach or receive vectors to final.
Instrument Approaches
RNAV Runway 10 is the preferred instrument approach. Planes shall receive a DIRECT to the appropriate IAF. The following instrument approaches are available at TNCM:
| RWY 10 |
|---|
| RNAV (GNSS) |
| VOR X |
| VOR Z |
| VOR Y |
Approach Limitations
Due to the required backtrack for aircraft vacating runway 10, medium and heavy jets should be sequenced at least 10nm in trail on final approach when following another medium or heavy jet.
Visual Flight Rules
A flight plan is mandatory for all VFR flights out of TNCM.
| Runway | Pattern Altitude | Pattern Direction |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | 1500ft | Right-hand |
| 28 | 1500ft | Left-hand |
Taxiway Limitations
Due to limited width and strength the following planes are allowed to use the taxiways and holding points of runway 10 / 28:
| Holding Point | Maximum Weight Category |
|---|---|
| A, D, E | Medium |
| B | Medium + Boeing 757 |
| C | Heavy |
| F, G, H | Light |