Queen Beatrix International Airport — Oranjestad, Aruba

Queen Beatrix International Airport serves Oranjestad, the capital of Aruba, and stands as the primary air gateway to this popular Caribbean island. Named after the former Dutch monarch Queen Beatrix, the field sits a mere 60 feet above sea level, where a lone runway carries heavy seasonal tourist traffic from North America and Europe. One notable feature is its U.S. Customs and Border Protection preclearance facility, one of the relatively small number of airports outside the United States where passengers clear American immigration and customs before departure, allowing arrival at U.S. airports as a domestic flight. Major American carriers alongside Dutch and regional Caribbean airlines maintain frequent service, reflecting Aruba's dependence on tourism as its principal economic driver. Ground facilities at the airport have been modernized in recent years to keep pace with Aruba's growing arrivals. Even with a single strip, Queen Beatrix International Airport manages a substantial volume of wide-body jet traffic, particularly during the winter high season when visitor numbers from colder climates peak.