In this achievement, you'll be flying thrill-seeking plane spotters to the Carribean island of St. Martin - We'll be landing (and later, departing) from the Princess Juliana International airport; The future Queen Juliana of the Netherlands visited the island using the airport in 1944 and eventually, the airport was named after her - just incase you wondered where the name came from!
World famous for its location at the end of the Princess Juliana International Airport runway, Maho Beach is one of the best known and most out-of-the-ordinary beaches on St. Martin.
Some of the most incredible photos and sensational videos have gone viral. In disbelief, many people think they are fakes. But they’re not. They’re all real! The decibels, the blast from the engines and the impression that the plane is about to crash are guaranteed to bring a tingle of excitement.
The runway is relatively short, forcing the planes to touch down at its very limit, which means they fly just a few feet above the beach. Private jets, commercial planes and all kinds of aircraft land here and it’s a real spectacle every single time. Boeing 747s, Airbus A320s, and even the famous A380 and Concorde have all touched down on this legendary runway.
Only the best, most experienced pilots attempt this maneuver.
Arriving aircraft approach the island on the last section of the final approach for Runway 10, following a 3° glide slope flying low over the famous Maho Beach. The proximity of Maho Beach to the runway has made the airport one of the world's favorite places among planespotters despite the dangers.
Watching the planes has become such a popular activity that the different airlines' flight arrival and departure times are displayed in the nearby bars. Just before catching their flight home, travelers treat themselves to one last pleasure, a meal outside at one of the many bars and restaurants of the Maho district, to see their plane arrive.
This airport frequently gets traffic from many European long-haul airlines (such as Air France, Condor and KLM), North American airlines (such as Air Canada, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United and WestJet) in addition to more local airlines flying-in smaller aircraft such as the Twin Otter amongst other aircraft.
We linked a few amusing videos that we think you will enjoy:
In order to obtain this multi-achievement you must complete each of the following achievements.
| Date | From To | Pilot | Aircraft | Landing rate | Distance | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30JAN26 0342Z |
TNCM
SAEZ
|
Fred B. |
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-137 ft/m | 3251 nm | 07:27 |
| 29JAN26 1206Z |
TNCM
MYNN
|
Eduardo Martinez Herdugo |
|
-180 ft/m | 910 nm | 00:40 |
| 28JAN26 1525Z |
TNCM
TNCM
|
Captain | Airbus A320 (A320) | -491 ft/m | 4437 nm | 00:43 |
| 25JAN26 1835Z |
EDDM
TNCM
|
Kilimangiaro |
|
-650 ft/m | 4066 nm | 09:34 |
| 25JAN26 1232Z |
TNCM
KORD
|
WrexStream |
|
-196 ft/m | 2046 nm | 05:15 |
| 24JAN26 0122Z |
TNCM
KMCO
|
ChadW23 |
|
-174 ft/m | 1217 nm | 03:00 |
| 23JAN26 0109Z |
CYYZ
TNCM
|
Trexo31 |
|
-258 ft/m | 1843 nm | 03:56 |
| 19JAN26 1730Z |
KMIA
TNCM
|
Dervish | BRU de Havilland Dash 8-400 (DH8D) | -168 ft/m | 1199 nm | 03:52 |
| 19JAN26 1646Z |
TNCM
KJFK
|
Anonymous |
|
-163 ft/m | 1589 nm | 03:34 |
| 18JAN26 1954Z |
EHAM
TNCM
|
VAF121 Marco |
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-199 ft/m | 3750 nm | 14:41 |
| 18JAN26 1950Z |
TNCM
LFPG
|
Gerald Plotts |
|
-111 ft/m | 3811 nm | 08:20 |
| 18JAN26 1950Z |
TNCM
MHTG
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Derabany | Airbus A320 (A320) | -954 ft/m | 1478 nm | 03:20 |
| 18JAN26 1710Z |
TNCM
SBBR
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SUR6183 | Boeing 737-800 (B738) | -231 ft/m | 2277 nm | 04:53 |
| 17JAN26 2210Z |
TNCM
KJFK
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Timeattack899 | Airbus A320 (A320) | -300 ft/m | 1589 nm | 03:56 |
| 16JAN26 0910Z |
TNCM
SMJP
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Zeke125 | Learjet 35 (LJ35) | -168 ft/m | 927 nm | 02:16 |
| 15JAN26 1652Z |
TNCM
LPPD
|
Ryan Newby |
|
-5 ft/m | 2623 nm | 05:19 |
| 15JAN26 0011Z |
TNCM
SKBO
|
Tamagotshi |
|
-98 ft/m | 1076 nm | 02:39 |
| 11JAN26 1945Z |
TNCM
KMCO
|
Spiacro | Boeing 777-200LR/F (B77L) | -231 ft/m | 1244 nm | 02:50 |
| 08JAN26 2348Z |
TNCM
SAEZ
|
Denthibbe |
|
-39 ft/m | 3328 nm | 07:17 |
| 04JAN26 1655Z |
TNCM
KMIA
|
Nelio Dias |
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-617 ft/m | 1100 nm | 02:57 |