# Queen Beatrix International Airport (AUA)

> Oranjestad, AW · IATA: AUA · ICAO: TNCA · Large Airport · Cargo Hub

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| IATA | `AUA` |
| ICAO | `TNCA` |
| City | Oranjestad |
| Country | AW |
| Type | Large Airport |
| Elevation | 18 m |
| Cargo | ✅ |
| GPS | 12.50140, -70.01520 |

## Description

Two pieces of infrastructure define Queen Beatrix International: a US Customs and Border Protection preclearance facility and the ongoing Gateway 2030 expansion with a dedicated US-bound terminal. Located in Oranjestad, the airport is Aruba's principal gateway, served by more than 25 airlines and around 45 non-stop routes to the US, Canada, Europe and Latin America. Preclearance lets travellers complete US entry formalities before boarding, a feature shared by only a handful of airports outside the United States. On the freight side, capacity is almost entirely belly cargo aboard the many passenger flights; there is no significant dedicated freighter operation. Resource-poor Aruba imports most of what it consumes, so the cargo flow skews heavily toward inbound consumer goods, spare parts and temperature-controlled shipments for tourism and supply. Customs clearance falls to Aruba's own authority (Douane Aruba), while the Barcadera seaport handles heavy bulk volumes. For larger regional air-freight consolidation, Miami (MIA) remains the upstream point.

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