Airport Name and ICAO/IATA Code
Gustaf III Airport (ICAO: TFFJ / IATA: SBH)
Location (City, Country)
Saint Jean, Saint Barthélemy (French overseas collectivity, Caribbean)
Airport Type & Size
• Small regional public airport
• Single short runway (650m / 2,133 ft)
• Challenging approach and departure paths over hills and beachfront
• Handles only light aircraft: up to ~19-seat turboprops (e.g., DHC-6 Twin Otter, BN-2 Islander, Cessna 208 Caravan)
• Around 200,000 pax/year
Why should this airport be added to World of Airports?
• Offers unique gameplay mechanics: short runway, STOL aircraft, skilled approach
• Adds regional diversity to Caribbean operations
• Could be linked to larger Caribbean hubs like Princess Juliana (SXM) or San Juan (SJU)
• Allows a new “bush airport” or “island connector” tier in-game
• Great opportunity for new small aircraft class mechanics (e.g., ramp boarding, no jet bridges, handheld guidance)
Major Airlines & Routes
• Winair – daily flights to St. Maarten (SXM) and Guadeloupe (PTP)
• St Barth Commuter – routes to SXM, San Juan, and Antigua
• Charter operators using Pilatus PC-12, Cessna 208, BN-2 Islander
• High volume of luxury tourism flights, especially during peak Caribbean season
Unique Features or Challenges
• Runway 10 approach passes over a steep hilltop road, requiring steep descent
• Runway 28 departure leads directly over a beach, often with sunbathers nearby
• No night operations, VFR only (adds realism)
• Extremely limited parking area – aircraft turn around and taxi back
• Ramp-only operations, no taxiways
• Challenging wind conditions from Atlantic trade winds
• ATC limitations – 1 aircraft at a time on runway, manual sequencing
• Terrain, weather, and pilot skill = core gameplay elements
** WoA Integration Ideas**
• New aircraft tier: Ultra-Light/Island Aircraft class (DHC-6, C208, BN-2, PC-12, PA-31)
• Expand Caribbean map with SXM ↔ SBH regional feeder route
• “Expert pilot only” badge for approach landings
• Ground crew animations: manual luggage handling, no jetways
• Realistic delays if aircraft overrun parking limits
• If added, Gustaf III could serve as a training airport, special event map, or a Caribbean mini-hub, opening the door for more short-runway island destinations like Saba (SAB) or Tegucigalpa (TGU).
Optional: Links, images, maps, or videos
Gustaf III Airport - Wikipedia
