F.D. Roosevelt Airport
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F.D. Roosevelt Airport is the airport
located on the island of Sint Eustatius, Caribbean Netherlands. It was opened as "Golden Rock Airport" in 1946. Currently the only commercial aircraft that services the island is the DHC-6 Twin Otter, although the runway can accommodate larger turboprop
aircraft and some smaller jets.The airport has a small area for small aircraft.It has almost no terminal at all with no jetways or services.
The island is not a traditional Caribbean tourist destination and so it does not have the overcrowded beaches and blueprint resorts. The local government has, however, sought to increase tourism by attracting visitors to visit its dive sites, hike its dormant volcano The Quill
and explore the remains of its colonial history and the restored historic city of Oranjestad
. Part of this plan is a proposed 1000 feet (304.8 m) extension of the runway, in order to accommodate even larger aircraft and additional destinations.
Airport
An airport is a location where aircraft such as fixed-wing aircraft, helicopters, and blimps take off and land. Aircraft may be stored or maintained at an airport...
located on the island of Sint Eustatius, Caribbean Netherlands. It was opened as "Golden Rock Airport" in 1946. Currently the only commercial aircraft that services the island is the DHC-6 Twin Otter, although the runway can accommodate larger turboprop
Turboprop
A turboprop engine is a type of turbine engine which drives an aircraft propeller using a reduction gear.The gas turbine is designed specifically for this application, with almost all of its output being used to drive the propeller...
aircraft and some smaller jets.The airport has a small area for small aircraft.It has almost no terminal at all with no jetways or services.
The island is not a traditional Caribbean tourist destination and so it does not have the overcrowded beaches and blueprint resorts. The local government has, however, sought to increase tourism by attracting visitors to visit its dive sites, hike its dormant volcano The Quill
The Quill (volcano)
The Quill sis a stratovolcano located on the island of Sint Eustatius in the Caribbean Netherlands. The summit elevation is above sea-level.The name Quill originates from the Dutch term kuil , meaning pit or hole, which was used originally with reference to the volcanic crater...
and explore the remains of its colonial history and the restored historic city of Oranjestad
Oranjestad, Sint Eustatius
Oranjestad is a small town of nearly 1,000 inhabitants, and is the capital of Sint Eustatius island in the Caribbean Netherlands.Oranjestad is a historic harbour town...
. Part of this plan is a proposed 1000 feet (304.8 m) extension of the runway, in order to accommodate even larger aircraft and additional destinations.
Charter
External links
- F.D. Roosevelt (TNCE) at Bahamas & Caribbean Pilot's Guide
- Statia Tourist Office - The Official Website of St. Eustatius
- Winair - official airline website
- Aviation Pioneers of the Caribbean