---
iata: SXM
name: Princess Juliana International Airport
city: Philipsburg / Simpson Bay
country: Sint Maarten
lastUpdated: '2026-09-19'
officialWebsite: 'https://www.sxmairport.com/'
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
quickFacts:
  - >-
    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
bentoTips:
  - label: Lounge
    title: 'PP lists Princess Sky Lounge 07:00–18:00'
    detail: Max stay 3 hours; one complimentary alcoholic drink then pay.
    summary: >-
      Official page shows 06:30–19:00 — Priority Pass cardholders should plan on
      PP hours.
    category: timing
  - label: Find it
    title: Concourse D Level 2 after security (left)
    detail: Official also references Departure Hall near Gate A1 — follow live signs.
    summary: >-
      PP: after Security turn left to end of hallway; international and transit
      only.
    category: terminal
  - label: Watch-out
    title: À la carte and premium drinks cost extra
    detail: Quiet area available; complimentary luggage storage inside lounge per PP.
    summary: >-
      PP flags à la carte menu and premium alcohol as extra payment; one
      standard drink complimentary.
    category: food
  - label: Color
    title: Maho Beach approaches are spectacle — not ops status
    detail: >-
      Plan transfers and lounge hours from sourced airport/PP facts, not from
      beach videos.
    summary: >-
      Official homepage highlights low-altitude finals over Maho Beach as a
      visitor draw.
    category: status
lounges:
  - name: Princess Sky Lounge
    zone: airside
    hours: 'Priority Pass: 07:00–18:00 daily (official lounge page lists 06:30–19:00)'
    access:
      - >-
        Priority Pass (max stay 3h; intl/transit only; 1 complimentary alcoholic
        drink then pay)
      - LoungeKey (official)
      - >-
        Air France / KLM / Air Caraïbes business or SkyTeam Elite Plus
        (official)
      - Walk-in US$60 adult / US$45 child under 5 (official)
    bestFor:
      - Priority Pass holders on daytime international SXM departures
    summary: >-
      Main PP lounge on Concourse D Level 2. Rebuilt terminal product; early
      evening PP close and drink limits keep expectations honest.
    verdict: depends
    terminal: Main Terminal / Concourse D
    amenities:
      - Air conditioning
      - Alcoholic drinks (1 complimentary standard then pay)
      - À la carte (extra)
      - Conference facilities
      - Quiet area
      - Digital card accepted
waterOptions: []
airportistScore: 6.9
slug: sxm
region: North America
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# Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM)
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**
Weighted sum of the six published categories (no holistic fudge).
- Ease of use (25%): 7.0 — Wayfinding, security wait, and layout.
- Comfort & amenities (20%): 7.0 — Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.
- Food & retail (15%): 6.5 — Food and retail quality and variety.
- Ground access (15%): 7.2 — Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.
- Reliability (15%): 7.0 — Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.
- Lounges (10%): 6.8 — Worth-it density and access quality.

## At a glance

- Passengers: undefined
- Terminals: Main terminal (post-rebuild)
- Typical security: undefined min
- On-time: undefined%
- Disruption: normal

## 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

## More intel

- [Lounge directory](/airports/sxm/lounges.md) (free)
- [Getting there](/airports/sxm/getting-there.md) (free)
- [Amenities](/airports/sxm/amenities.md) (free)
- [Traveler tips](/airports/sxm/tips.md) (free)
- [Water](/airports/sxm/water.md) (free)
- [Full guide](/airports/sxm/guide.md) (free)
- [Disruptions](/airports/sxm/disruptions.md) (free)
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