Anyone ever flown there Mooney into Saba???

[Flybeech21]

My wife and I are planning to go on a trip in our M20C down to the virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, ect.   We are also contemplating flying into Saba (TNCS).  has anyone ever flown there Mooney into there? 

You have to get pre-approval from the government to fly in there.  It is the shortest commercial runway in the world at 1300 ft.  It will be my wife and I only so the distance shouldnt be a problem.  Wouldnt be a good place to come in hot and float. 

[Piloto]

If you fly non-stop from the US to Puerto Rico (900nm) there is no need for eAPIS, Customs or passport. PR is a US territory. Best place to land in PR is TJIG (Isla Grande). My favorite FBO there is Tropical on the south side. From Puerto Rico to TNCS you will need the above. Check with the Netherlands Antilles government to confirm that you can land at TNCS. Due to liability issues some of these short runways are restricted to certain operators. When approaching the runway verify that your ground (GPS) speed is lower than your indicated airspeed. This will assure that you are landing into a headwind. Come as low and slow as possible and just after crossing the runway edge raise the flaps completely. This will assure a positive touch down with no floating. Beware that XM weather signal coverage is only up to Grand Turk. Beyond that there is no coverage even though weather is depicted when in the coverage area.

Good luck on your trip

José

 

[Flybeech21]

I am more interested in the particulars in the government red tape at Saba.  Has anyone cut through it before?

I have heard that some have had to send a video of them performing short field T/O and Landings on the specific airplane if it is marginal in capability for the airport.

[googlewireless]

How did the Saba trip go.  Thats a SHORT!!! runway.  pics???