AUA
Queen Beatrix International Airport
Oranjestad · ArubaICAO TNCA
Queen Beatrix International Airport (AUA) is an airport serving Oranjestad, Aruba, located in the Northern and Western hemispheres at coordinates 12° 30' 5.0" N, 70° 0' 54.7" W. The airport sits at an elevation of 60 feet (18 meters) above sea level. With 25 direct destinations served by 25 airlines, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is America/Aruba (GMT-4).
Destinations
25
Airlines
25
Elevation ft
60/ 18m
America/Aruba
GMT-4
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Airport Details
IATA Code
AUA
ICAO Code
TNCA
City
Oranjestad
Country
Aruba
Elevation
60 ft
Local Time
02:31 PM (GMT-4)
Coordinates
Latitude:12.5014°
Longitude:-70.0152°
Popular Routes from AUA
| Destination | City | Distance | Flight Time | Type | CO2 (Economy) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CCS | Caracas, Venezuela | 243 mi | 0h 58m | short-haul | 100 kg | View |
| MIA | Miami, United States | 1,133 mi | 2h 49m | medium-haul | 285 kg | View |
| ATL | Atlanta, United States | 1,715 mi | 3h 55m | medium-haul | 431 kg | View |
| BOG | Bogota, Colombia | 606 mi | 1h 39m | short-haul | 249 kg | View |
| CLT | Charlotte, United States | 1,706 mi | 3h 54m | medium-haul | 428 kg | View |
| CUR | Willemstad, Netherlands Antilles | 74 mi | 0h 38m | short-haul | 31 kg | View |
| JFK | New York, United States | 1,951 mi | 4h 22m | medium-haul | 490 kg | View |
| MAR | Maracaibo, Venezuela | 177 mi | 0h 50m | short-haul | 73 kg | View |
| PHL | Philadelphia, United States | 1,911 mi | 4h 17m | medium-haul | 480 kg | View |
| VLN | Valencia, Venezuela | 215 mi | 0h 54m | short-haul | 88 kg | View |
Airlines Operating at AUA
25 active airlines serving Queen Beatrix International Airport.
Aero Lanka
QLSri Lanka
Air Canada
ACCanada
AirTran Airways
FLUnited States
American Airlines
AAUnited States
Arkefly
ORNetherlands
Aserca Airlines
R7Venezuela
Avianca - Aerovias Nacionales de Colombia
AVAVIANCA
City Connexion Airlines
G3Burundi
Copa Airlines
CMPanama
Delta Air Lines
DLUnited States
Gol Transportes Aéreos
G3Brazil
Insel Air (7I/INC) (Priv)
7INetherlands Antilles
JetBlue Airways
B6United States
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines
KLNetherlands
LAN Airlines
LAChile
Myway Airlines
8IItaly
Sky Express
G3Greece
Southwest Airlines
WNUnited States
Spirit Airlines
NKUnited States
Surinam Airways
PYSuriname
Tiara Air
3PAruba
US Airways
USUnited States
United Airlines
UAUnited States
Volotea Costa Rica
9VCosta Rica
WestJet
WSCanada
CO2 Emissions Reference
Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.
| Route Type | Distance | Economy | Premium Eco | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-haul | 800 km | 204 kg | 326 kg | 592 kg | 816 kg |
| Medium-haul | 3,000 km | 468 kg | 749 kg | 1357 kg | 1872 kg |
| Long-haul | 8,000 km | 1200 kg | 1920 kg | 3480 kg | 4800 kg |
Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.
Nearby Airports
Airports closest to Queen Beatrix International Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josefa Camejo International Airport | LSP | Paraguana | Venezuela | 81 km |
| Hato International Airport | CUR | Willemstad | Netherlands Antilles | 120 km |
| José Leonardo Chirinos Airport | CZE | Coro | Venezuela | 126 km |
| Flamingo International Airport | BON | Kralendijk | Netherlands Antilles | 194 km |
| Barquisimeto International Airport | BRM | Barquisimeto | Venezuela | 281 km |
| La Chinita International Airport | MAR | Maracaibo | Venezuela | 285 km |
| Dr. Antonio Nicolás Briceño Airport | VLV | Valera | Venezuela | 355 km |
| Almirante Padilla Airport | RCH | Rio Hacha | Colombia | 335 km |
Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 12° 30' 5.0" N
- Longitude (DMS)
- 70° 0' 54.7" W
- Latitude (Decimal)
- 12.501400
- Longitude (Decimal)
- -70.015198
- Hemisphere
- Northern / Western
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- America/Aruba
- UTC Offset
- GMT-4
- Current Local Time
- 02:31 PM
- Elevation (ft)
- 60 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 18 m
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the IATA code for Queen Beatrix International Airport?
The IATA code for Queen Beatrix International Airport is AUA, and its ICAO code is TNCA. The airport is located in Oranjestad, Aruba.
How many destinations can you fly to from AUA?
There are 25 direct destinations available from Queen Beatrix International Airport (AUA) in Oranjestad, Aruba.
What airlines fly from AUA?
There are 25 airlines operating from AUA, including Aero Lanka, Air Canada, AirTran Airways, American Airlines, Arkefly, and more.
What timezone is Queen Beatrix International Airport in?
Queen Beatrix International Airport is in the America/Aruba timezone (GMT-4). The airport is located in the Northern and Western hemispheres.
What is the elevation of Queen Beatrix International Airport?
Queen Beatrix International Airport sits at an elevation of 60 feet (18 meters) above sea level.
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