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Princess Juliana International Airport

Saint Martin, SX

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Princess Juliana International Airport

Philipsburg / Simpson Bay, Sint Maarten · North America

Sint Maarten's rebuilt hub with Priority Pass Princess Sky Lounge on Concourse D Level 2 (PP 07:00–18:00, 3h max). Official parking tariffs published; Maho Beach low approaches are local color, not an ops alert.

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6.9/ 10

Solid

Ease of use7.0
Comfort & amenities7.0
Food & retail6.5
Ground access7.2
Reliability7.0
Lounges6.8

How the score works

An editorial 0–10 score. The overall is exactly the weighted sum of six traveler categories — not a Google rating and not a poll.

25%Ease of use — Wayfinding, security wait, and layout.
20%Comfort & amenities — Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.
15%Food & retail — Food and retail quality and variety.
15%Ground access — Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.
15%Reliability — Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.
10%Lounges — Worth-it density and access quality.

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Princess Juliana International Airport

Philipsburg / Simpson Bay, Sint Maarten · North America

Sint Maarten's rebuilt hub with Priority Pass Princess Sky Lounge on Concourse D Level 2 (PP 07:00–18:00, 3h max). Official parking tariffs published; Maho Beach low approaches are local color, not an ops alert.

Airportist Score

6.9/ 10

Solid

Ease of use7.0
Comfort & amenities7.0
Food & retail6.5
Ground access7.2
Reliability7.0
Lounges6.8

How the score works

An editorial 0–10 score. The overall is exactly the weighted sum of six traveler categories — not a Google rating and not a poll.

25%Ease of use — Wayfinding, security wait, and layout.
20%Comfort & amenities — Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.
15%Food & retail — Food and retail quality and variety.
15%Ground access — Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.
15%Reliability — Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.
10%Lounges — Worth-it density and access quality.

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Best way to city
20–30 min to cruise/ferry ports (official FAQ)
Taxis / rentals / hotel shuttles
Lounge
1
Terminals
Main terminal (post-rebuild)

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A compact traveler cheat sheet for timing, terminals, food, and disruption checks.

Lounge

PP lists Princess Sky Lounge 07:00–18:00

Official page shows 06:30–19:00 — Priority Pass cardholders should plan on PP hours.

Max stay 3 hours; one complimentary alcoholic drink then pay.

Find it

Concourse D Level 2 after security (left)

PP: after Security turn left to end of hallway; international and transit only.

Official also references Departure Hall near Gate A1 — follow live signs.

Watch-out

À la carte and premium drinks cost extra

PP flags à la carte menu and premium alcohol as extra payment; one standard drink complimentary.

Quiet area available; complimentary luggage storage inside lounge per PP.

Color

Maho Beach approaches are spectacle — not ops status

Official homepage highlights low-altitude finals over Maho Beach as a visitor draw.

Plan transfers and lounge hours from sourced airport/PP facts, not from beach videos.

Live conditions

Right now at SXM

Security waits and operational status from official feeds, where the airport publishes them.

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Who this airport works for

Best for

Daytime international PP holders
Travelers who want published USD parking rates
Connections using the rebuilt terminal

Watch out for

PP lounge closes 18:00 (official lists later — trust PP for PP)
Intl/transit only on PP; 1 free drink then pay
No direct airport bus
No published MCT
Beach-approach fame is color — not a substitute for sourced ops facts

Airportist Score

Why this score

Overall is the published weighted sum of six categories. No holistic fudge on top.

Ease of use · 25%

Wayfinding, security wait, and layout.

7.0

Comfort & amenities · 20%

Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.

7.0

Food & retail · 15%

Food and retail quality and variety.

6.5

Ground access · 15%

Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.

7.2

Reliability · 15%

Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.

7.0

Lounges · 10%

Worth-it density and access quality.

6.8

Key stats

Editorial reference figures, not live readings.

Terminals

Main terminal (post-rebuild)

Guide quick facts

From the editorial guide for SXM.

Updated Sep 19, 2026

IATA SXM / ICAO TNCM — Princess Juliana International, Sint Maarten (Simpson Bay)
Priority Pass: Princess Sky Lounge Concourse D Level 2 — 07:00–18:00; max stay 3h; intl/transit only
Official lounge hours listed 06:30–19:00 — use PP hours for PP access
Official walk-in US$60 adult / US$45 child under 5; PP/LoungeKey/J & SkyTeam Elite Plus (AF/KLM/Air Caraïbes) complimentary
Official parking: US$2 per half hour; US$30/day; US$50 lost ticket; 323 public spaces
Maho Beach low approaches = local color (official); no invented MCT

4 official sources

https://www.sxmairport.com/
https://www.sxmairport.com/while-youre-here/airport-lounge
https://www.sxmairport.com/transportation-parking
https://www.prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/sint-maarten/princess-juliana-international/sxm1-princess-sky-lounge

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Getting There
2 ways into the city, compared on time, cost, and luggage.
Fastest: Taxis / rentals / hotel shuttles
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Lounges
1 lounge with access rules, hours, and verdicts.
Princess Sky Lounge
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Traveler Tips
Evening departure after 18:00? PP lists lounge closed — do not rely on PP entry after 18:00 even if official board says 19:00.
6 tips & hacks
View Traveler Tips
Amenities
4 rated amenities — food, Wi-Fi, quiet spots, family, and sleep.
Princess Sky Lounge
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Water
No authoritative fountain map or official bottle price list → empty water_options.
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Reviews
Editorial and traveler reviews — what people actually complain about.
View Reviews

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Security wait times

Current security wait information is not available for this airport. Check the airport's official website or app before travel.

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Operational status

Normal operations

No Flighty-reported operational issues for this airport.

Status update: 17:10 AST

Source: Flighty Airports

Status response Sep 21, 21:10 UTC · Confirm live conditions with official sources before travel.