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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19FEB26 1830Z |
KTPA
TNCM
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Dino Love |
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-636 ft/m | 1282 nm | 01:27 |
| 18FEB26 2127Z |
MUHA
TNCM
|
VAF400 Eugenio |
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-726 ft/m | 1155 nm | 02:28 |
| 17FEB26 0212Z |
SBSV
TNCM
|
4simmers |
|
-190 ft/m | 2427 nm | 05:22 |
| 16FEB26 2041Z |
TNCM
SKCG
|
Oz Flyer_Nexus27 |
|
-12 ft/m | 857 nm | 08:26 |
| 15FEB26 2008Z |
TNCM
KSAN
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EngiAirlines | EAI FlyByWire A380X Delta 10 | -548 ft/m | 3074 nm | 08:59 |
| 15FEB26 1756Z |
TNCM
LFPG
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Ouzb | Airbus A330-200 (A332) | -4176 ft/m | 3816 nm | 04:17 |
| 15FEB26 1502Z |
TNCM
LFPG
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Ramphog | Airbus A330-300 (A333) | -369 ft/m | 3789 nm | 02:19 |
| 12FEB26 0835Z |
TNCM
KORD
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JeanCarlos Hernandez | Airbus A321 (A321) | -133 ft/m | 2034 nm | 03:00 |
| 11FEB26 2317Z |
TNCM
SAEZ
|
Róbert Bencsik |
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-172 ft/m | 3374 nm | 06:55 |
| 11FEB26 2250Z |
TNCM
SAEZ
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William Jones | Boeing 777-300ER (B77W) | -131 ft/m | 3385 nm | 07:06 |
| 11FEB26 1622Z |
TNCM
MHTG
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LuzCosta | CAS Airbus A320 (A320) | -821 ft/m | 1510 nm | 03:38 |
| 10FEB26 0329Z |
TNCM
KMIA
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Liamboyer99 | Boeing 737 MAX 8 (B38M) | -198 ft/m | 1133 nm | 03:02 |
| 09FEB26 0042Z |
TNCM
MMUN
|
IronClaw737 |
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-87 ft/m | 1431 nm | 03:32 |
| 06FEB26 0348Z |
KMIA
TNCM
|
Pilot Alex |
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-215 ft/m | 1100 nm | 02:19 |
| 05FEB26 0233Z |
TNCM
MMUN
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Iker1510 | Boeing 737 MAX 8 (B38M) | -199 ft/m | 1440 nm | 03:35 |
| 02FEB26 0518Z |
TNCM
MYNN
|
Mico |
|
-148 ft/m | 934 nm | 02:23 |
| 01FEB26 1857Z |
TNCM
MKJS
|
VAF210 Luis |
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-152 ft/m | 927 nm | 02:31 |
| 01FEB26 1110Z |
TNCM
MHTG
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Trebron (Https://boeingsimulator.info) | Boeing 777-300ER (B77W) | -814 ft/m | 1502 nm | 03:31 |
| 30JAN26 0342Z |
TNCM
SAEZ
|
Fred B. |
|
-137 ft/m | 3251 nm | 07:27 |
| 29JAN26 1206Z |
TNCM
MYNN
|
Eduardo Martinez Herdugo |
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-180 ft/m | 910 nm | 00:40 |