Maho Beach
Commercial airplanes land mere feet over the heads of sunbathing beachgoers on this tiny island.

📜 Famous beach in Sint Maarten, known for plane spotting.
✈️ Located directly adjacent to Princess Juliana International Airport's runway 10.

Why Go

🛬 Experience commercial airplanes landing just feet overhead.
🏖️ Enjoy sunbathing and aquamarine water.
🍽️ Access nearby bars, restaurants, and casinos.
🤿 Water activities like snorkeling and windsurfing.

Why Avoid

⚠️ Dangers from low-flying planes and jet blast, warning signs present.
💨 Jet flow makes it more suited for thrill-seekers than professional tanners.

Tips

⏰ Flight times posted in nearby restaurants and bars.
🗣️ Loudspeaker broadcasts pilot-control tower communication.
🚗 Only a 4-minute drive from a car rental office in Simpson Bay.

Last updated 7 days ago

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