Queen Beatrix International Airport (AUA), also known as Aruba International Airport, is the main international airport on the island of Aruba. It is located in Oranjestad, the capital of Aruba, and is the busiest airport in the Caribbean Netherlands. The airport serves as a hub for Aruba Airlines, Air Aruba, Insel Air, LATAM Colombia, and ALM Antillean Airlines.
General Information about Queen Beatrix International Airport
The following table is an overview of AUA Airport indicated below:
| Airport | Queen Beatrix International Airport (AUA) |
| Airport Type | Public |
| Owner | Aruba Airport Authority N.V. |
| Serves | Aruba |
| Hub for | Aruba Airlines |
| Queen Beatrix Airport Code | AUA |
| Queen Beatrix Airport Terminals | 1 |
| AUA Airport Runways | 1 |
| AUA Airport Coordinates | 12°30′05″N 70°00′55″W |
| Queen Beatrix Airport Address | Sabana Berde 75, Oranjestad, Aruba |
| Official Website | airportaruba.com |
| Official Phone Number | 297 524 2424 |
| Elevation | 60 ft / 18 m |
Queen Beatrix Airport Code
Queen Beatrix Airport code is AUA. This three-letter IATA code has been derived from the name of the airport itself.
| IATA CODE | AUA |
| ICAO CODE | TNCA |
| FAA CODE | NA |
| WORLD AREA CODE | +1 |
| COUNTRY CODE | USA |
| IATA METROPOLITAN CODE | AUA |
Queen Beatrix Airport Map
The Queen Beatrix Airport location Map is a useful tool for finding your way around the airport, and for planning your journey.
Queen Beatrix International Airport Runways
Queen Beatrix Airport Runway features a single state-of-the-art runway:
| Name | Length in (Mtr) | Length in (Ft) | Surface |
| 11/29 | 2,743 | 8,999 | Asphalt |
Queen Beatrix Airport Terminal
Queen Beatrix International Airport operates a single terminal divided into two sections: one dedicated to flights departing for the United States (USA Departures) and the other for all other international destinations (Non-USA Departures). This separation stems from the airport’s border preclearance agreement with the United States. Travelers heading to the US can complete their US immigration and customs procedures prior to departure, significantly reducing their time spent at US airports upon arrival.
Nearest Airports to Queen Beatrix International Airport
Some of the closest airports to AUA Airport are:
- Curaçao International Airport – 39 miles (63 kilometers)
- Altamira International Airport – 62 miles (100 kilometers)
- Santiago International Airport – 124 miles (200 kilometers)
- Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport – 172 miles (277 kilometers)
- Miami International Airport – 183 miles (295 kilometers)
Airlines Operating from Queen Beatrix Airport
The following airlines operate from Queen Beatrix Airport:
- Air Canada
- American Airlines
- Delta Air Lines
- JetBlue Airways
- KLM
- Spirit Airlines
- United Airlines
- Venezuelan International Air Lines
