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3 unusual facts about Princess Juliana International Airport


Princess Juliana International Airport

threatens to reverse the recent expansion of tourist travel by jet which began with the 1980s oil glut.

Arriving aircraft approach the island on the last section of the final approach for Runway 09, following a 3° glide slope flying low over the famous Maho Beach.

The airport is perhaps best known for very low-altitude flyover landing approaches due to one end of its runway being extremely close to the shore and Maho Beach.



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