Gustaf III Airport, St Barthélemy prohibits jets altogether: its 2,119-foot runway serves only short-takeoff-and-landing turboprops (the Pilatus PC-12, Cessna Grand Caravan, and Twin Otter). The Embraer Phenom 300 — like every business jet — cannot land here. Travelers fly into nearby St Maarten (SXM) and transfer by small turboprop or helicopter.
St Barths at a Glance
| St Barths (TFFJ/SBH) | Detail |
|---|---|
| Runway length | 2,119 ft |
| Field elevation | 49 ft |
| Key limit | 2,119 ft runway · jets prohibited (STOL turboprops only) · special pilot certification |
How the Embraer Phenom 300 Measures Up
| Embraer Phenom 300 | Spec |
|---|---|
| Class | light jet |
| Wingspan | ~52.2 ft |
| Max takeoff weight | 18,551 lb (~8 t) |
In short, the Embraer Phenom 300 does not meet St Barths's requirements for a direct arrival. The Jet Finder can arrange the right routing — a suitable aircraft, or a nearby gateway with a transfer.
Comparing options? See the Aircraft Capability hub, the St Barths airport guide, or the Embraer Phenom 300 specifications.
Frequently Asked Questions
No. Gustaf III Airport, St Barthélemy prohibits jets altogether: its 2,119-foot runway serves only short-takeoff-and-landing turboprops (the Pilatus PC-12, Cessna Grand Caravan, and Twin Otter). The Embraer Phenom 300 — like every business jet — cannot land here. Travelers fly into nearby St Maarten (SXM) and transfer by small turboprop or helicopter.
Gustaf III Airport, St Barthélemy (TFFJ/SBH): 2,119 ft runway · jets prohibited (STOL turboprops only) · special pilot certification. Final dispatch performance is always calculated by the operating crew for the specific flight.
Fly the Embraer Phenom 300 into St Maarten (SXM), which handles jets, then connect to St Barths by a short STOL turboprop flight or helicopter transfer.
None — only STOL turboprops such as the Pilatus PC-12, Cessna Grand Caravan, and Twin Otter. All jets use a nearby gateway and transfer in.
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