Aruba - Oranjestad

Location FAQ

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Hours of Operation: 0600-2400L; on call from 0000-0600
Any restrictions? No
Noise restrictions? Noise abatement procedures in place; check with ATC
Slots required? No
VIP lounge? Yes
Air conditioning? Yes
Internet access / Wi-Fi? Yes
Refreshments? Yes
Flight plan filing? Yes
Restroom? Yes
Showers? No
Prayer room? No
Hangarage? Limited
VIP catering? Yes

General / Passenger Information

Aruba, discovered by Spanish explorer Alonzo de Ojeda, is a Caribbean island located 19 miles off the Venezuelan coast. Aruba is known as the "Pearl of the Caribbean" because it combines natural beauty, pure white sand beaches, and turquoise blue waters, along with temperate weather year-round. The island is part of the of the Dutch West Indies, and visitors will enjoy a wide variety of cultures in a cosmopolitan atmosphere. Combine the natural beauty and fun-loving people of Aruba, and you can understand why it is also known as "One Happy Island."


 

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