Queen Beatrix International Airport-AUA-Queen Beatriz Intl.
Sitting in a vast land in Oranjestad, Aruba is Queen Beatrix International Airport. It is an international airport that services flights to several countries in the Caribbean, the United States, northern coastal countries of South America, some parts of Europe, Netherlands and Canada. AUA-Queen Beatriz Intl. was named after one of the former queens in Netherlands - Queen Princess Beatrix. The airport is the current base of the Tiara Air up until 2016.
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Queen Beatrix International Airport also offers US Border pre-clearance facilities. A terminal for private aircraft use was also integrated in the airport and opened in 2007. The Airport is the current home of the Aruba Airlines, one of the local airlines in the country. During World War 2, the Sixth Air Force of the United States Army Air Force used it. Cargo airlines serviced in the airport include Ameriflight, DHL Aero Expreso, Amerijet International and Lineas Aereas Suramericanas. Oranjestad is one of the closest cities you might want to see and visit while in the area.
What to Do & Area Attractions
The Vistalmar Ocean View Apartments is one of the Queen Beatrix International hotels located within a short distance from the airport terminal. It is close to the beach and is just a 5-minute ride from and to the airport. Paradera Park Aruba is also a great place to stay while in the airport area. It is located less than 3 miles away from the AUA Airport.
On this page it is easy to search for Oranjestad, Aruba airport hotels, we have listed hotels, airport motels, resorts, inns in order of proximity, closest airport lodging options are listed first. Oranjestad, Aruba (AUA-Queen Beatrix Intl.) airport area map also gives you guidance on the distance of these hotels from the AUA airport. Most of these AUA hotels are designed to serve frequent travelers. If you are on business trip or family vacation or if your flight is delayed and you need an overnight stay near the airport. Some of these Oranjestad, Aruba motels have passenger pick up or free airport shuttle service which you can take advantage of. Some of the main attractions in the area around the AUA airport are Hooiberg (Haystack Mountain), Aruba Town Hall, and Guillermo Prospero Trinidad Stadium.
