SFG Airport (Grand Case-l'Espérance Airport) – Cargo, Address, Transit

About This Airport

Where Princess Juliana (SXM) on the Dutch side takes the larger jets, Grand Case-l'Espérance (SFG/TFFG) on the French half of Saint Martin handles only the short-haul. Air Caraïbes flies ATRs to Pointe-à-Pitre in Guadeloupe, while St Barth Commuter shuttles Cessna Caravans to Saint-Barthélemy several times a day. The runway measures roughly 1,200 metres and a long-discussed extension to 1,500 metres for business aviation has repeatedly slipped; the 1,600 square metre terminal, refurbished at a cost of about EUR 4.6 million, is built for passengers and there is no freight facility. The island's air cargo therefore clears through SXM some 15 kilometres away, around half an hour by truck, with onward distribution by road and inter-island boat. Customs status is split: the French side lies inside the EU customs territory but outside the EU VAT area, while Sint Maarten sits outside both, so import handling between the two halves needs to be checked case by case. Typical inbound volumes are foodstuffs, hospitality supplies and building materials rather than industrial freight — Grand Case is better known for its waterfront restaurants than for any cargo role.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the IATA code of Grand Case-l'Espérance Airport?▼

The IATA code of Grand Case-l'Espérance Airport is SFG. This three-letter code is used for unique airport identification in international air transport.

Where is Grand Case-l'Espérance Airport located?▼

Grand Case-l'Espérance Airport is located in Grand Case, MF.

What is the ICAO code of Grand Case-l'Espérance Airport?▼

The ICAO code of Grand Case-l'Espérance Airport is TFFG. This four-letter code is used internationally in aviation.

What is the elevation of Grand Case-l'Espérance Airport?▼

Grand Case-l'Espérance Airport is at an elevation of 2 meters (7 ft) above sea level.

Grand Case-l'Espérance AirportSFG · TFFG

About This Airport

Frequently Asked Questions

Community Questions & Answers