It’s a Tuesday morning in February, and I’m headed to work. Don’t cry too hard for me, dear reader; work in this case involves a round trip to Rio de Janiero and back in the 767. Today’s commute to my base airport is a rare two-legger, and on the first leg I’m traveling on an even rarer paid ticket. A few days ago Windbird made a beautiful starlit passage from tony St. Barth to the sunny isle of Antigua, which my employer serves but once a week. Thus I am starting my day by boarding a Winair Twin Otter bound for Sint Maarten (SXM). Accompanying me are my parents, who are heading home from nine sun-soaked days aboard Windbird, a welcome respite from an exceptionally snowy Minnesota winter.
Taking Wing: Airports of the Caribbean
Key Takeaways:
- The article details the author's personal journey through the Caribbean, expressing a fondness for Winair and Twin Otter aircraft.
- It vividly describes several unique and challenging island airports, such as St. Maarten (SXM), Saba (home to the world's shortest commercial runway), and St. Barth (known for its steep approach over a traffic circle).
- Despite the "dangerous" reputations of these airports, the author emphasizes that accidents are rare due to the exceptional skill, training, and experience of the pilots who operate there.
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