Gustaf III Airport, France
From series “The Most Dangerous Runways in the World”
Saint-Barthélemy Island is a location one of the most dangerous airports in the world. The airport Gustaf III. Located on the coast and is quite small. Its runway was built perpendicular to the coast, so the pilots, who take the plane to land, have the feeling of being in the sea.
The runway is at a small angle and has the extension of only 650 meters, which makes the situation even more difficult. The airport was opened in 1984. Originally it was intended for the small aircraft. Most of the airplanes now landing at the airport do not carry more than 20 passengers. The airport was in honor of the Swedish king Gustaf III. called. Under his government France gave the island to Sweden in 1784.
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Useful staff nearby
ATM bankomat: 'Nova Scotia ATM Machine' located in 29 km (
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Car rental office: 'Caraïbes Car Service' is located in 0.02 km (
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Fuel station: 'St-Barth Trading' in 0.02 km
Parking: 'Parking' in 25 km
Apotheek: 'Pharmacie Gustavia St Barth' in 0.02 km
Police station: 'Korps Politie Caribisch Nederland' in 25 km
Cafe/restaurant: 'Maya's To Go' in 0.02 km
Nearest airports:
» L'Esperance Airport CCE - in 30 km
» St Barthelemy Airport SBH - in 130 km
» Vieques Airport VQS - in 280 km
» Fajardo Airport FAJ - in 301 km
» L'Esperance Airport CCE - in 30 km
» St Barthelemy Airport SBH - in 130 km
» Vieques Airport VQS - in 280 km
» Fajardo Airport FAJ - in 301 km
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Hotel Manapany Cottages & Spa
Located in 0 km from Gustaf III Airport
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Surrounded by coconut palms and banana trees, rooms at the Manapany are set on the hillside or directly on the beach. Each one includes a minibar, … More: photo, rates and booking
Villa Triagoz
Located in 1 km from Gustaf III Airport
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With 3 spacious bedrooms, Villa Traigoz offers guests a comfortable seating and dining area, as well as a furnished outdoor terrace. Guests also … More: photo, rates and booking
Villa C'est La Vue
Located in 3 km from Gustaf III Airport
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The Villa C'est La Vue has 2 stylish air-conditioned bedrooms and a living-dining room with a flat-screen TV, a DVD player and free Wi-Fi. The modern … More: photo, rates and booking
Villa Lodge 4 Epices
Located in 4 km from Gustaf III Airport
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Rooms: 6
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The bright, air-conditioned suites here will provide you with a flat-screen TV and a private furnished terrace. The villas have a fully equipped … More: photo, rates and booking
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