Private jet charter to St Barts, with a turboprop over Gustavia harbour and Caribbean villas

Private Jet Charter to St Barts: Gustaf III Turboprop Access, the St Maarten Jet Gateway and Gustavia

A private jet charter to St Barts runs $1,300 to $2,500 an hour by turboprop. Only turboprops land on the island. Jets stop at St Maarten (SXM), with light jets at $2,300 to $3,800. Midsize jets cost $2,800 to $5,500, and super midsize $4,500 to $7,500. Gustaf III (TFFJ / SBH) has a 2,119-foot runway, about 15 minutes from SXM.

Miami to SXM takes about 2 hours 50 minutes by light jet. SBH operates in daylight only. Every passenger needs a valid passport. Most charters carry a two-hour minimum. Hogani Jets coordinates each charter through licensed Part 135 operators.

Island airport	Rémy de Haenen, formerly Gustaf III (TFFJ / SBH)
Runway	2,119 ft (646 m), runway 10/28
Aircraft	Turboprops only, Twin Otter the largest regular type
Jet gateway	Princess Juliana, St Maarten (TNCM / SXM)
Hop from SXM	17 nautical miles, about 15 minutes
Hours	Daylight only, no night landings
Charter from	$1,300/hr turboprop, $2,300/hr light jet to SXM
Alternatives	San Juan (SJU), Antigua (ANU), Anguilla (AXA)

San Juan (SJU) is 183 nautical miles away, about 50 minutes by turboprop. Mainland US flights there skip customs.
Antigua (ANU) sits 76 nautical miles from St Barts, about 30 minutes by turboprop.
Anguilla (AXA) has a 5,462-foot runway for jets up to light size, 22 nautical miles from SBH.

Rates shown are hourly charter rates by aircraft category. Your quote shows one all-in price, including taxes, permits and handling.

St Barts is a French island of 21 square kilometres in the northeast Caribbean, home to about 10,660 people. Sweden owned it from 1784 to 1878, which explains the names Gustavia and Gustaf III. It has been a French overseas collectivity since 2007 and uses the euro.

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St Barts draws private flyers for its villas, beaches and winter social calendar. Christmas and New Year bring superyachts to Gustavia harbour and the busiest days at the airport. The island has 22 public beaches. The St Barths Bucket superyacht regatta fills the harbour again each March.

Gustavia sits about 0.7 miles from the runway, a few minutes by car.
Most jet arrivals clear customs at St Maarten, 17 nautical miles away.
Villa stays dominate, so most trips run a week or longer.

No business jet lands in St Barts. Rémy de Haenen Airport has a 2,119-foot runway with a steep approach over a hilltop roundabout. The 19-seat Twin Otter is the largest aircraft in regular use there. Pilots must train on the airport's procedures and are re-evaluated every six months.

Airport	Runway	Aircraft It Takes	Role
Rémy de Haenen / Gustaf III (TFFJ / SBH)	2,119 ft	Turboprops only	The island airport
Princess Juliana, St Maarten (TNCM / SXM)	7,546 ft	Every jet, including VIP airliners	Main jet gateway, 17 nm away
Luis Muñoz Marín, San Juan (TJSJ / SJU)	10,400 ft	Every jet	US gateway, 183 nm away
V.C. Bird, Antigua (TAPA / ANU)	9,003 ft	Every jet	Eastern gateway, 76 nm away
Clayton J. Lloyd, Anguilla (TQPF / AXA)	5,462 ft	Up to light jets	Small-jet gateway, 22 nm away
Grand Case, St Martin (TFFG / SFG)	3,937 ft	Turboprops only	French-side airport, 17 nm away

What is the St Barts airport code?

The St Barts airport code is SBH for tickets and TFFJ for flight plans. The airport took the name Rémy de Haenen in 2015, after the pilot who first landed on the island. Many travellers still call it Gustaf III or St Jean Airport.

Matt's Recommendation

St Barts is about timing. I land clients at St Maarten with daylight to spare. The island closes at dusk, and nobody wants a night in the wrong place.

Which airport do private jets use for St Barts?

Private jets use Princess Juliana (SXM) on St Maarten for St Barts. Its 7,546-foot runway takes every jet. Signature Aviation and ExecuJet by Atlantic Aviation run the private terminals west of the main building. Every private flight needs landing clearance and a slot approved in advance.

Is San Juan a good gateway for St Barts?

San Juan suits US travellers who want to skip customs on the jet leg. Puerto Rico is a US territory, so mainland flights land without clearance. Jet Aviation San Juan and Airport Aviation Services handle private jets there. The turboprop onward takes about 50 minutes.

Last Updated: 29 Oct 2026, 11:43 AM

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