Atlantic Aviation Sint Maarten
Sint Maarten, U
About Atlantic Aviation Sint Maarten
Atlantic Aviation provides ground handling and fueling services at Princess Juliana International Airport, entering the Sint Maarten market through its acquisition of the ExecuJet FBO operation. The facility is located west of the main terminal with its own entrance from Airport Boulevard, giving private jet passengers a separate arrival experience from commercial travelers.
The newly built executive terminal offers premium passenger handling with a VIP lounge, pilot amenities, and efficient customs and immigration coordination. Quick-turn fueling keeps ground times short for operators transiting through Sint Maarten, and GPU, lavatory, catering, and concierge services are all part of the standard offering. The facility was designed with enhanced airside access for transfers between aircraft and yachts, acknowledging that Sint Maarten is one of the busiest yacht charter bases in the Caribbean.
Sint Maarten sits at the crossroads of the Leeward Islands, making it a natural hub for passengers flying into the region before dispersing to smaller islands. St. Barts is a 10-minute flight, Anguilla is visible from the Dutch side, and connections to Saba, St. Kitts, and Nevis are all within short flying range. The island itself offers a split personality: the Dutch side with Philipsburg's shopping and Maho Beach's iconic low approaches, and the French side with Marigot's bistros and Orient Bay's European beach culture.
Atlantic Aviation brings the resources of one of North America's largest FBO networks to the Caribbean, with fuel purchasing power, standardized handling procedures, and loyalty programs that carry across their 100-plus locations. The Sint Maarten facility is open for arrivals and departures with advance coordination for after-hours operations.
Amenities and services
Operations at Princess Juliana International Airport
The airport is on the southwestern edge of Sint Maarten. Philipsburg, the Dutch capital, is roughly 6 miles by road, about 15 to 20 minutes depending on traffic on the Ring Road. Marigot on the French side is approximately 8 miles north, 20 to 25 minutes. The island is small enough that most beach resorts and villa areas are within 30 to 40 minutes of the airport. Taxis are the standard option and are plentiful at the terminal. Rates are fixed by zone and posted at the taxi stand. Car rentals are available for those staying longer. For access to St. Barths, water taxi and ferry connections depart from nearby Oyster Pond and Simpson Bay Marina, or your operator can arrange a short inter-island charter flight directly.