# SBH — St. Jean Airport

> Machine-readable reference for SBH. Single-airport scope. Re-fetch when content_generated_at changes.

Canonical: https://airport.flights/airport/sbh
HTML page: https://airport.flights/airport/sbh
Markdown alt: https://airport.flights/airport/sbh.md
JSON: https://airport.flights/api/airport/SBH.json (includes live arrivals + weather)
Sitemap: https://airport.flights/sitemap-airports.xml
Last refreshed: 2026-06-17T09:19:20.338+00:00

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## Identity

- Name: St. Jean Airport
- IATA: SBH
- ICAO: TFFJ
- City: Gustavia
- Country: BL (BL)
- Timezone: America/St_Barthelemy
- Distance from city: Approximately 3 km (about 6-minute drive) from Gustavia
- Runways: 1
- Terminals: 1
- Annual passengers: .2M

## Overview

Welcome St. Jean Airport (SBH) is more of a spectacle than a mere transit point. Situated on the edge of the luxurious island of St. Barts, its runway is a mere 2,133 feet long, winding down past a hill just before ending at St. Jean Beach. Watching planes dive over the crest of the hill and land at SBH feels like seeing a bush landing at a seaside resort. Every arrival is an event to behold, with aircraft coming to a stop just shy of the shimmering sands of the beach a short walk from the terminal. At a glance Serving as the intimate gateway to St. Barts, SBH accommodates small-capacity aircraft primarily from regional hubs like St. Maarten and San Juan. The lack of runway lights dictates operations only during daylight, meaning flights come and go with the sun. The airport is right next to St. Jean Beach and a short 6-minute drive from the island's capital, Gustavia. With its size, expect a minimalist setup in terms of airport amenities and services. Terminals & layout There’s essentially one terminal at SBH, which is compact and designed for efficiency. With only St. Barth Commuter and Winair operating here, the atmosphere is quietly bustling. The terminal is tightly packed, esp…

## Terminals (1)

- **Main Terminal**
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sbh/terminals/main-terminal

## Dining (1)

- **Café-Bar de l’Aéroport**
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sbh/restaurants/cafe-bar-de-l-aeroport

## Ground transport (2)

- **Private villa transfer** — Prebooked car service · Roughly 5–15 min from SBH to most central/western villa areas (per villa and airport guides) · /not provided/ · /not provided/
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sbh/transport/private-villa-transfer
- **Taxi stand** — Roadside taxis · About 6–10 min SBH–Gustavia (short taxi ride) · /not provided/ · /not provided/
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sbh/transport/taxi-stand

## Insider tips

- _Insider_: For dramatic plane spotting, head to the hill above the runway towards St. Jean. Park in a lay-by and observe planes as they dive onto Runway 10.
- _Local_: Take a 10-minute walk from arrivals to St. Jean Beach. Beach clubs like Nikki Beach let you enjoy the view with a cocktail in hand.
- _Time_: Arrive during the late morning to mid-afternoon for continuous traffic from St. Maarten, San Juan, and Antigua.
- _Avoid_: Avoid tight connections from St. Maarten. SBH flights can leave early if everyone has boarded, and unplanned stays are inconvenient.
- _Money_: High-season flights can be expensive due to limited capacity. Book early around peak times like Christmas or regattas.
- _Quiet_: To minimize anxiety about the approach, sit at the front. The descent over the hill feels less daunting from the forward seats.
- _Local_: If staying nearby, consider skipping a rental car immediately. Several accommodations in St. Jean and Nikki Beach area are reachable on foot.

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## Live data

Live arrivals, departures, and weather are not in this static reference. Fetch:
- https://airport.flights/api/airport/SBH.json — JSON with current live boards + weather (12h cache)
- https://airport.flights/airport/sbh/arrivals — HTML page with live arrivals
- https://airport.flights/airport/sbh/departures — HTML page with live departures