Taxis / rentals / hotel shuttles · 20–30 min to cruise/ferry ports (official FAQ)
Where they are
One map, pinned from each airport’s published coordinates.
Category scores
Overall is the published weighted sum. A highlighted score is ahead; a tie stays plain.
Ease of use
25% · Wayfinding, security wait, and layout.
AXA7.0
SXM7.0
Comfort & amenities
20% · Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.
AXA5.4
SXM7.0+1.6
Food & retail
15% · Food and retail quality and variety.
AXA5.8
SXM6.5+0.7
Ground access
15% · Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.
AXA7.4+0.2
SXM7.2
Reliability
15% · Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.
AXA6.4
SXM7.0+0.6
Lounges
10% · Worth-it density and access quality.
AXA5.2
SXM6.8+1.6
Best for
AXA
Island-hopping through the northeast CaribbeanShort transfers to The Valley and island resortsTravelers using American Eagle or regional carriers
SXM
Daytime international PP holdersTravelers who want published USD parking ratesConnections using the rebuilt terminal
Watch out for
AXA
Small terminal with no jetwaysSchedules are seasonal and route-dependentNo independently verified airline/Priority Pass lounge; no published MCT
SXM
PP lounge closes 18:00 (official lists later — trust PP for PP)Intl/transit only on PP; 1 free drink then payNo direct airport busNo published MCTBeach-approach fame is color — not a substitute for sourced ops facts
Amenities and tips
AXA
No amenity list yet
Check the operating-day pattern
Flight frequencies can vary by carrier and season.
Allow time for formalities
No official MCT or security-wait minutes are published in this guide.
Confirm the flight on the day
Regional schedules and lounge operations can change.
AXA · Anguilla’s compact international gateway near The Valley, with American Eagle and regional island carriers; the new terminal improves seating and adds a bar/lounge area, but no independently verified airline or Priority Pass lounge is used here.
SXM · 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.
