Airport Name and ICAO/IATA Code
Juancho E. Yrausquin Airport (ICAO: TNCS / IATA: SAB)
Location (City, Country)
Saba, Caribbean Netherlands (Kingdom of the Netherlands)
Airport Type & Size
• Public regional airport
• Holds the title of world’s shortest commercial runway
• Runway length: only 400 meters (1,312 feet)
• No jets allowed — strictly STOL (Short Takeoff and Landing) aircraft
• Elevation: 18 meters (60 feet) above sea level
• No night operations, visual approaches only
Why should this airport be added to World of Airports?
• Uniquely challenging: aircraft must land precisely or risk overshooting into the sea
• Offers intense short-haul logistics gameplay for STOL fleet management
• Perfect for introducing new aircraft mechanics like Twin Otter, BN-2 Islander
• High replayability: short flights, fast rotations, precise ground handling
• Adds extreme realism and diverse topography (cliffside, mountainous terrain)
Major Airlines & Routes
• Winair (Windward Islands Airways) – multiple daily flights to:
— St. Maarten (SXM)
— St. Barthélemy (SBH)
— Sint Eustatius (EUX)
• Charter operators: Air Antilles, Caribbean Flying Adventures
• Aircraft used: DHC-6 Twin Otter, BN-2 Islander, Cessna 208 Caravan
Unique Features or Challenges
• Shortest commercial runway in the world
• Surrounded by cliffs and ocean, only one approach path is safe
• No jet aircraft allowed – only turboprops with excellent STOL capabilities
• Manual landing control idea: could implement optional skill-based landings in-game
• Tiny apron: only 3 parking stands, no jet bridges
• Requires tight turnaround efficiency, weather dependency
• Could serve as a special “extreme challenge” mode in WoA
** Gameplay Suggestions for WoA**
• Introduce STOL aircraft class (new category: STOL)
• Unlockable “Extreme Island Challenge” airport tier
• Short-haul network development between Caribbean islands (interconnectivity boost)
• Realistic progression path for regional airlines (e.g., Winair-based missions)
• Could tie into a “Caribbean Map Pack” DLC alongside airports like SXM, SBH, CUR
Optional: Links, images, maps, or videos
Juancho E. Yrausquin Airport - Wikipedia
