Queen Beatrix International Airport (AUA) in Oranjestad is Aruba’s main gateway, with a compact single-terminal layout handling both international and regional traffic. It’s a base for local carriers and sees frequent service from major North American and Caribbean airlines, with popular connections to Miami, New York, and other Caribbean hubs. Travelers can use the airport’s online flight board to check arrivals and departures in real time. Facilities are traveler-friendly with rental cars, ground transport, customs and duty-free shopping close to the gates.
Frequently asked questions
The IATA airport code for Queen Beatrix International Airport is AUA.
The ICAO code for Queen Beatrix International Airport is TNCA.
Queen Beatrix International Airport (AUA) is located in Oranjestad, Aruba.
The local time zone at Queen Beatrix International Airport (AUA) is America/Aruba (GMT-4).
About 35 scheduled departures were counted at Queen Beatrix International Airport (AUA) when flight schedules were last measured on July 19, 2026.
For international flights, arrive at least 3 hours before departure; for domestic flights, about 2 hours.
Based on the current departures board at Queen Beatrix International Airport (AUA), scheduled flights are operated by Jetblue Airways, United Airlines, American Airlines, Divi Divi Air, and Copa Airlines.
Destinations on the current departures board at Queen Beatrix International Airport (AUA) include Willemstad, New York, Panama City, Boston, Bogota, and Newark.
The board on this page shows arrivals and departures for Queen Beatrix International Airport (AUA). It re-checks for updates while the page is open, and every board states how old its data is — busy hubs are refreshed within hours, quieter airports less often.