--- iata: AUA name: Queen Beatrix International Airport city: Oranjestad country: Aruba lastUpdated: '2026-09-19' officialWebsite: 'https://www.airportaruba.com/' sources: - 'https://www.airportaruba.com/' - 'https://www.airportaruba.com/passenger-flow' - 'https://www.airportaruba.com/gateway2030' - >- https://www.prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/aruba/queen-beatrix-international/aua1-international-vip-lounge - >- https://www.prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/aruba/queen-beatrix-international/aua-international-vip-lounge quickFacts: - 'IATA AUA / ICAO TNCA — Queen Beatrix (Reina Beatrix), Oranjestad' - U.S. pre-clearance airport — clear CBP before departure - 'PP International VIP Lounge Gate 8 (US-bound): 10:00–17:00' - 'PP International VIP Lounge Gate 2: 11:00–19:00; Saturdays US-bound only' - 'Both PP rooms: children under 12 not admitted; beer/wine max 3' - 'Gateway 2030: US Check-In Terminal entry no earlier than 3h before departure' - 'From 1 May 2026: most right-side post-security shops/F&B closed (Phase 1B)' - No official MCT minutes invented — omitted bentoTips: - label: US flow title: Enter US Check-In Terminal no earlier than 3 hours before departure detail: >- If delayed, still use original scheduled departure time for entry window; CBP closes 18:00 per official advisory. summary: >- Official Gateway 2030 passenger-flow control: U.S.-bound passengers may enter the US Check-In Terminal no earlier than three hours before scheduled departure. category: timing - label: Lounge title: Gate 8 = US-only; Gate 2 has Saturday US-only rule detail: Both rooms refuse children under 12. summary: >- Gate 8 VIP Lounge is US-bound only (10:00–17:00). Gate 2 VIP Lounge is 11:00–19:00 but Saturdays restricted to US-bound. category: terminal - label: Construction title: 'Right-side post-security F&B mostly closed from May 1, 2026' detail: >- Expect fewer airside dining options until relocated — plan snacks accordingly. summary: >- Official notice: most shops and food locations on the right side after security closed for Gateway 2030 Phase 1B relocation. category: food - label: Kids title: Neither PP lounge admits under-12s detail: Families need airside seating outside the lounge. summary: >- Both International VIP Lounge listings: children under 12 years are not admitted. category: status lounges: - name: International VIP Lounge (Gate 8 / US) zone: airside hours: 'Priority Pass: 10:00–17:00 daily (may vary with flights)' access: - >- Priority Pass — US-bound only (children under 12 not admitted; beer/wine complimentary max 3 then paid) bestFor: - >- US-bound Priority Pass holders without children under 12 on midday departures summary: US-only PP room toward Gate 8. Daytime hours only; under-12 ban is hard. verdict: depends terminal: U.S. / Gate 8 amenities: - Air conditioning - Beer and wine (max 3 complimentary) - Digital card accepted - Disabled access - Flight information - Wi-Fi - name: International VIP Lounge (Gate 2) zone: airside hours: 'Priority Pass: 11:00–19:00 daily' access: - >- Priority Pass (Saturdays: US-bound only; children under 12 not admitted; beer/wine max 3; no smoking/vaping) bestFor: - Non-US Priority Pass holders weekdays near Gate 2; US-bound any day summary: >- Gate 2 PP room with later close (19:00). Saturday = US-bound only per PP important notice. verdict: depends terminal: International / Gate 2 amenities: - Air conditioning - Beer and wine (max 3 complimentary) - Digital card accepted - No smoking including vaping waterOptions: [] airportistScore: 6.4 slug: aua region: North America --- > Markdown for [/airports/aua](/airports/aua). Append `.md` to any page URL (or send `Accept: text/markdown`) for an agent-readable copy. - [HTML page](/airports/aua) - [Lounge directory](/airports/aua/lounges.md) - [Sitemap](/sitemap.md) # Queen Beatrix International Airport (AUA) Oranjestad, Aruba · North America Aruba U.S. pre-clearance gateway under Gateway 2030 construction. Two daytime Priority Pass VIP lounges (Gate 8 US-only; Gate 2 with Saturday US-only rule) — both bar under-12s. Plan the 3-hour US terminal entry window. ## Airportist Score **6.4 / 10** Weighted sum of the six published categories (no holistic fudge). - Ease of use (25%): 6.5 — Wayfinding, security wait, and layout. - Comfort & amenities (20%): 6.5 — Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet. - Food & retail (15%): 5.8 — Food and retail quality and variety. - Ground access (15%): 7.0 — Transit, taxi, and parking to the city. - Reliability (15%): 6.5 — Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience. - Lounges (10%): 6.2 — Worth-it density and access quality. ## At a glance - Passengers: undefined - Terminals: U.S. Check-In + international gates (pre-clearance) - Typical security: undefined min - On-time: undefined% - Disruption: minor ## Best for - US-bound Priority Pass holders without young children on midday flights - Weekday non-US PP holders near Gate 2 - Travelers who value pre-clearance over lounge luxury ## Watch out for - US Check-In Terminal: no entry earlier than 3h before departure - Both PP lounges refuse children under 12 - Gate 8 closes 17:00; Gate 2 Saturdays US-only - Post-security F&B reduced from May 1, 2026 (Gateway 2030 Phase 1B) - CBP closes 18:00 per official advisory - No overnight PP coverage ## More intel - [Lounge directory](/airports/aua/lounges.md) (free) - [Getting there](/airports/aua/getting-there.md) (free) - [Amenities](/airports/aua/amenities.md) (free) - [Traveler tips](/airports/aua/tips.md) (free) - [Water](/airports/aua/water.md) (free) - [Full guide](/airports/aua/guide.md) (free) - [Disruptions](/airports/aua/disruptions.md) (free) - [Reviews](/airports/aua/reviews.md) (free)