Queen Beatrix International Airport (AUA): Codes, Runways & Location
Queen Beatrix International Airport (IATA: AUA · ICAO: TNCA) is a large airport serving Oranjestad, Aruba. It lies at 12.5011° N, 70.0143° W, 60 ft (18 m) above sea level.
Overview of Queen Beatrix International Airport
Queen Beatrix International Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of Oranjestad in Aruba. It is identified by the IATA code AUA and the ICAO code TNCA. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Queen Beatrix International Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 2743 m (9000 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support most wide-body jets, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 60 ft (18 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Josefa Camejo International Airport (LSP) about 81 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 2,743 m — wide-body capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Queen Beatrix International Airport
Where is Queen Beatrix International Airport located?
Queen Beatrix International Airport is located in Oranjestad, Aruba. Its coordinates are 12.5011° N, 70.0143° W.
What is the airport code for Queen Beatrix International Airport?
Queen Beatrix International Airport has an IATA code of AUA and an ICAO code of TNCA.
How long is the runway at Queen Beatrix International Airport?
Queen Beatrix International Airport's longest runway is about 2743 m (9000 ft), which can support most wide-body jets.
How many runways does Queen Beatrix International Airport have?
Queen Beatrix International Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Queen Beatrix International Airport a major airport?
Queen Beatrix International Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
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