st. maarten airport on the beach

[kellyb2000]

I read someone's trip report a few weeks ago and it mentioned watching a 747 land at an airport whose runway is right beside the beach. I can't seem to find that thread again and was wondering if someone had any more information on that airport. Like how can you find out a flight schedule? I would really like to see this when I go in September.

Thanks
Kelly Bastian

 

[wishiwasgolfing]

I believe what your talking about is Mayo Beach! Here is one of many links to information on St. Martin beaches.
http://www.st-maarten-st-martin.com/beaches.html

That looks interesting to me too! I'm considering going to Mayo Beach myself.

 

[Nana Sue]

There is a place called Sunset Beach Bar that is right next to the end of the runway (Dutch Side). It is an open air bar with tables and unbrellas and they serve grilled hot dogs, hamburgers, fish sandwiches, etc. They have a schedule of when all of the big planes come in. No matter when you're there you see some planes come in and it's awesome. Right next to this bar is a small beach that is at the end of the runway. I don't know the name of the beach but everyone knows where the Sunset Beach Bar is.

 

[Dave_from_Marietta]

You can see photos taken from the Sunset Beach Bar. Some of them are pretty cool!

www.sunsetbeachbar.com/airgallyer.html