Princess Juliana International Airport (TNCM)
Philipsburg, Sint Maarten · Latin America
By Renzo, CPL
ICAO
TNCM
IATA
SXM
City
Philipsburg
Country
Sint Maarten
Region
Latin America
Elevation
13 ft
Runways
1 runway
Coordinates
18.0410, -63.1089
Overview
Famous for extremely low approaches over Maho Beach. Short runway requiring careful performance planning.
Current Weather at TNCM
Pilots flying into or out of Princess Juliana International Airport should always check the latest METAR (Meteorological Aerodrome Report) before departure. A METAR is a standardized weather observation issued every hour (or more frequently as a SPECI when conditions change rapidly). It includes wind direction and speed, visibility, cloud layers, temperature, dewpoint, and altimeter setting -- everything you need for a safe go/no-go decision.
Live conditions
Current METAR
METAR TNCM 030900Z 10007KT 9999 FEW016 27/24 Q1016 Wind 100° at 7 kt — likely active runway near heading 10
Current TAF
TAF TNCM 022200Z 0300/0324 09011KT 9999 VCSH SCT016 PROB40 TEMPO 0306/0318 6000 SHRA BKN014 Decode METAR for TNCM
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Check Weather Before Your Flight
A thorough weather briefing is essential for safe flight operations at Princess Juliana International Airport. Here are the key weather products every pilot should review:
- METARHourly surface observation for TNCM. Includes wind, visibility, ceiling, temp/dewpoint, and altimeter.
- TAFTerminal Aerodrome Forecast covering the next 24-30 hours. Look for expected wind shifts, visibility changes, and precipitation.
- NOTAMNotices to Air Missions for TNCM. Check for runway closures, taxiway restrictions, and navaid outages.
- PIREPPilot Reports from aircraft near Philipsburg. Real-world turbulence, icing, and cloud top reports.
- SIG/AIRMETArea forecasts for significant weather, turbulence, and icing that may affect operations around Princess Juliana International Airport.
Learn to read sectional charts to plan your route visually, and use our crosswind calculator to check runway compatibility with current winds.
Pilot Resources at Princess Juliana International Airport
Radio Frequencies
Always verify current frequencies in the Chart Supplement (formerly A/FD) before flight. Common frequencies for airports like TNCM include ATIS/AWOS, Ground, Tower (if towered), Approach/Departure, and Clearance Delivery. Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.
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METAR Decoder
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Sectional Chart Guide
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Training Availability
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