Gustaf III Airport (SBH) Saint Barthélemy or Rémy de Haenen Airport – St. Jean
Gustaf III Airport, officially known as Aéroport de Saint-Barthélemy–Rémy de Haenen, is the main airport serving Saint Barthélemy (St. Barts/St. Barth) in the French Caribbean. It is also known as Saint Barthélemy Airport, Rémy de Haenen Airport, Saint-Jean Airport, and St. Jean Airport.
Its airport codes are IATA: SBH and ICAO: TFFJ. The airport is located in Saint-Jean, Saint Barthélemy, and is operated by the Collectivité territoriale de Saint-Barthélemy.
Quick Airport Facts
| Information | Details |
|---|---|
| Official name | Aéroport de Saint-Barthélemy–Rémy de Haenen |
| Common name | Gustaf III Airport |
| Other names | Saint Barthélemy Airport; Rémy de Haenen Airport; Saint-Jean Airport; St. Jean Airport |
| IATA code | SBH |
| ICAO code | TFFJ |
| Airport type | Civil/public-use airport |
| Location | Saint-Jean, Saint Barthélemy |
| Country/territory | Saint Barthélemy, French overseas collectivity |
| Airport operator | Collectivité territoriale de Saint-Barthélemy |
| Elevation | Approximately 48 ft / 15 m |
| Runway | 10/28 |
| Runway length | 646 m |
| Runway width | 18 m |
| Runway surface | Concrete |
| Flight rules | VFR |
| Number of passenger terminals | 1 |
| Terminal capacity | Approximately 200,000 passengers |
| Airport address | Saint-Jean, 97133 Saint-Barthélemy |
| Telephone | +590 590 27 65 41 |
| aeroport@comstbarth.fr | |
| Official airport authority website | Collectivité de Saint-Barthélemy – Airport Directorate |
| Official territory website | Collectivité de Saint-Barthélemy |
| Wikipedia | Gustaf III Airport – Wikipedia |
Airport Location
Gustaf III Airport is located in Saint-Jean on the island of Saint Barthélemy in the Caribbean. It is close to St. Jean Beach and a short distance from Gustavia, the territory’s principal town.
The airport’s coordinates are approximately 17°54′16″N, 62°50′38″W.
Airport Codes
- IATA: SBH
- ICAO: TFFJ
- UN/LOCODE: Saint Barthélemy/airport references may vary by database
- Airport identifier: SBH is the code most commonly used by passengers and travel websites.
Runway Information
SBH is particularly notable for its short runway and distinctive approach.
| Runway feature | Information |
| Runway designation | 10/28 |
| Length | 646 m |
| Width | 18 m |
| Surface | Concrete |
| Approach/operation | VFR |
| Number of runways | 1 |
Important Airport Service Contacts
The following additional contacts are listed by the French airport directory for Saint-Barthélemy–Rémy de Haenen Airport:
| Service | Telephone/contact |
| Airport management | +590 590 27 65 41 |
| Airport email | aeroport@comstbarth.fr |
| Airport Director / Operations | Fabrice Danet |
| Director email | fabrice.danet@comstbarth.fr |
| Air Traffic/Aviation administration – DSAC Antilles-Guyane | Regional aviation authority; contact details listed through the French aviation administration |
| Gendarmerie du Transport Aérien – BGTA du Raizet | +590 590 93 18 00 |
| Customs | +590 590 27 68 80 |
| Customs fax | +590 590 27 59 67 |
| Meteorological service – Météo-France Martinique | +596 596 57 23 23 |
| Airport restaurant/bar – L’Envol | +590 590 27 71 40 |
These airport-service details are published in the Union des Aéroports Français (UAF) airport profile.
Emergency Contact Numbers at Saint Barthélemy
For an immediate emergency in Saint Barthélemy, use the French emergency numbers:
| Emergency service | Number | When to call |
| European/French emergency number | 112 | General emergency; connects you to the appropriate service |
| SAMU / medical emergency | 15 | Serious medical emergency or urgent medical assistance |
| Police / Gendarmerie | 17 | Police or security emergency |
| Fire & rescue | 18 | Fire, rescue and certain urgent incidents |
| Emergency for deaf/hard-of-hearing people | 114 | Emergency communication by SMS/appropriate channels |
| Aeronautical rescue | 191 | Aeronautical emergency/rescue |
| Maritime rescue | 196 | Emergency at sea |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the IATA code for Gustaf III Airport?
The IATA airport code for Gustaf III Airport is SBH. Its ICAO code is TFFJ.
What is the official name of SBH Airport?
The official name is Aéroport de Saint-Barthélemy–Rémy de Haenen. It is commonly called Gustaf III Airport or Saint Barthélemy Airport.
How many terminals does SBH Airport have?
Gustaf III Airport has one passenger terminal. Its listed passenger-processing capacity is approximately 200,000 passengers.
Where is Gustaf III Airport located?
The airport is located in Saint-Jean, Saint Barthélemy, in the French Caribbean.
What is the runway length at SBH?
The runway is approximately 646 metres long and 18 metres wide. It is designated 10/28 and has a concrete surface.
Which city does SBH Airport serve?
SBH primarily serves Saint Barthélemy, including Gustavia, Saint-Jean and the island’s surrounding tourist areas.
What is SBH Airport also called?
Common alternative names include:
Gustaf III Airport → Saint Barthélemy Airport → Rémy de Haenen Airport → Saint-Jean Airport → St. Jean Airport.
These names refer to the same airport, IATA SBH / ICAO TFFJ.