Queen Beatrix International Airport is a large airport serving Oranjestad, Aruba. Its IATA code is AUA and its ICAO code is TNCA. The airport lies at an elevation of 60 ft (18 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 11/29, 9,000 ft (2,743 m) long. Local time follows the America/Puerto_Rico time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- AUA
- ICAO code
- TNCA
- Airport type
- Large airport
- Elevation
- 60 ft (18 m)
- Coordinates
- 12.5011, -70.0143
- Time zone
- America/Puerto_Rico
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/29 | 9,000 ft · 2,743 m | 148 ft · 45 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Queen Beatrix International Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| LSP Josefa Camejo International Airport | Paraguaná, Venezuela | 81 km · 50 mi |
| CUR Hato International Airport | Willemstad, Curaçao | 120 km · 75 mi |
| CZE José Leonardo Chirinos Airport | Coro, Venezuela | 126 km · 78 mi |
| BON Flamingo International Airport | Kralendijk, Caribbean Netherlands | 194 km · 121 mi |
| BRM Jacinto Lara International Airport | Barquisimeto, Venezuela | 283 km · 176 mi |
| MAR La Chinita International Airport | Maracaibo, Venezuela | 286 km · 178 mi |
| RCH Almirante Padilla Airport | Riohacha, Colombia | 335 km · 208 mi |
| VUP Alfonso López Pumarejo Airport | Valledupar, Colombia | 421 km · 262 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from AUA. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATL Atlanta | 2,767 | 1,719 | 1,494 | View route |
| JFK New York | 3,150 | 1,958 | 1,701 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 3,196 | 1,986 | 1,726 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 4,746 | 2,949 | 2,563 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 5,427 | 3,372 | 2,930 | View route |
| LHR London | 7,512 | 4,668 | 4,056 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 7,694 | 4,781 | 4,154 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 8,132 | 5,053 | 4,391 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 9,809 | 6,095 | 5,296 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 11,429 | 7,102 | 6,171 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 12,762 | 7,930 | 6,891 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 13,821 | 8,588 | 7,463 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 14,129 | 8,779 | 7,629 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 14,241 | 8,849 | 7,689 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 15,224 | 9,460 | 8,220 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 18,339 | 11,395 | 9,902 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| ATIS | ATIS | 132.100 |
| GND | GND | 121.900 |
| MISC | SEARCH AND RESCUE | 123.100 |
| RMP | BEATRIX APRON | 121.600 |
| TWR | BEATRIX TWR | 120.900 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Queen Beatrix International Airport?
The IATA code of Queen Beatrix International Airport is AUA and its ICAO code is TNCA.
Where is Queen Beatrix International Airport located?
Queen Beatrix International Airport is in Oranjestad, Aruba, at 12.5011, -70.0143.
What time zone is Queen Beatrix International Airport in?
Queen Beatrix International Airport uses the IANA time zone America/Puerto_Rico. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Queen Beatrix International Airport?
The longest runway listed is 11/29, 9,000 ft (2,743 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Queen Beatrix International Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Josefa Camejo International Airport (LSP), about 81 km (50 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.