If traffic develops as forecasted, a third phase will be
executed, consisting of an extension of the terminal
building and the construction of a full parallel taxiway
system.
Taxiway System
The development of the Taxiway system will be based on the
increase in traffic movements. Based on forecast models it
is anticipated that a full parallel taxiway is required.
However, before any construction takes place, a number of
airport facilities, including airport maintenance, the
meteorological station and the fire and rescue station will
have to be relocated. These facilities will be relocated
along the new parallel taxiway on terrain that will be
reclaimed as part of this development stage.
To realize these projects further land reclamation in the
Simpson Bay Lagoon of approximately 227.000 m2 will be
required.
With these plans Princess Juliana International Airport is
well underway to meet the demands of a growing tourist
economy.
