Grand Case-l'Espérance Airport (TFFG/SFG) on Saint Martin: 1,200 m Runway, One Handling Provider, No Control Tower
Why It MattersA short single-runway field without a tower or FBO limits Saint Martin's business-jet access to operators whose aircraft performance suits constrained declared distances.
Grand Case-l'Espérance Airport (ICAO TFFG, IATA SFG) is a public-use airport at Grand Case on Saint Martin, at 18.100556, -63.048889. It sits 6 metres (20 feet) above sea level and observes the America/Marigot time zone.
The airport has one recorded runway, 12/30, which is 1,200 metres (3,937 feet) long and 30 metres (98 feet) wide, with an asphalt surface. It is reported open; lighting is not reported. Runway end 12 has a true heading of 107° and a displaced threshold of 60 metres (197 feet), while end 30 has a true heading of 287° and a displaced threshold of 160 metres (525 feet). TODA and ASDA are 1,200 metres (3,937 feet) at both ends. The landing distance available is 1,140 metres (3,740 feet) for runway 12 and 1,040 metres (3,412 feet) for runway 30.
The airport has no control tower. The directory lists 0 FBOs and 1 handling provider, ExecuJet TFFG, whose service details are not reported. Fuel types, customs airport designation and landing-rights designation are not reported. The recorded operator is AtkinsRéalis, and the airport manager is listed as Societe D' Exploitation, telephone 011-0590-27-1100.
The directory notes that runway dimensions alone do not determine which jets can operate there, and that operators should consult the current AIP, NOTAMs, declared distances and aircraft performance requirements. It also lists eight airport and runway remarks, which may include operating restrictions, prior-permission contacts and noise procedures.
