World’s Shortest Runway Landing - Caribbean’s Extreme Flight

Join me on a flight to 2 of the most dangerous airports in the Caribbean; Saba and St Barth. Here, you are not afraid to fly, but rather to land!
Starting with some plane spotting action at St Maarten Princess Juliana Int’l Airport. Most beach vacationers gather on Maho Beach and anxiously wait for the plane to fly a few meters above their heads before landing and resisting the jet blast on takeoff.
I flew with SXM Airways pilot Jean-Marc Oliver on the Britten Norman Islander (BN-2A-26) from St Maarten to Saba. Saba Airport has the world’s shortest commercial runway at just 400m. The entire island is mountainous and looks like Jurassic Park. Watch our landing and takeoff at Saba, the plane used the entire runway for takeoff and literally “dropped” after leaving the runway!
Next is St Barth. As beautiful as the runway on the Caribbean island, the landing is extreme! Located between the mountains and the sea, it is only 640 meters long. We encountered some strong crosswinds and turbulence before “diving” into the airport. It was some of my most exciting flight as I had to stop filming to watch out for the landing.
For more info on these flights, visit fly-sxmairways.com/

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  • @dixonjavier
    @dixonjavier3 ай бұрын

    Pilot looks like a very cool guy

  • @XXfea

    @XXfea

    3 ай бұрын

    We are super cool.. thanks

  • @TheBestTru

    @TheBestTru

    3 ай бұрын

    He’s also the youngest pilot to land in St.Barths

  • @user-hs7ex7nw2i

    @user-hs7ex7nw2i

    3 ай бұрын

    Yeah, the pilot does look like a really cool guy.

  • @flywithkrish

    @flywithkrish

    3 ай бұрын

    Yea a bit cool buddy

  • @AJ_Phipps

    @AJ_Phipps

    3 ай бұрын

    He is cooler. We love Jean Marc! ❤

  • @adilmahmud5773
    @adilmahmud57733 ай бұрын

    Wow the young pilot seems very confident and great personality

  • @SamChui

    @SamChui

    3 ай бұрын

    Jean-Marc is a great pilot for sure!

  • @Hillbillyhotcouple

    @Hillbillyhotcouple

    3 ай бұрын

    Agreed. He is a very good pilot. He seems very happy and content to stay right where he is.

  • @aquariumdvd
    @aquariumdvd3 ай бұрын

    I’ve watched a million of Sam’s videos. This might be the best. Flying at its most pure form. Loved every minute, and loved to see the young pilot so passionate about what he does. Great video.

  • @ahm_767

    @ahm_767

    3 ай бұрын

    Absolutely agree, after finishing this for me this has to be among his best ever. I get the impression they even took the plane out just for him and to show the world just what they do. Amazing all round.

  • @carlosmunoz7934

    @carlosmunoz7934

    3 ай бұрын

    Yeah it was a cool fun video ! Can’t believe they land on those runways

  • @asafblasbergvideographer

    @asafblasbergvideographer

    3 ай бұрын

    Agree! :)

  • @SyriusStarMultimedia

    @SyriusStarMultimedia

    3 ай бұрын

    Wait! Our Sam has 507 videos! What reality and universe are you from?

  • @allanben9795
    @allanben97953 ай бұрын

    For a pilot to agree to do a circuit for filming is a blessing😁. He is a really cool and down to earth pilot

  • @SamChui

    @SamChui

    3 ай бұрын

    He is really friendly and shows his passion and dedication to aviation!

  • @elefterios78
    @elefterios783 ай бұрын

    What a skilled young pilot!

  • @eugenedreyer4805
    @eugenedreyer48053 ай бұрын

    That young fella is ice cold... 😎

  • @htschmerdtz4465
    @htschmerdtz44653 ай бұрын

    Great young man, Jean-Marc, with solid stick and rudder skill, conquers Saba and St. Barth with ease. 👨‍✈

  • @PO-zk4vs
    @PO-zk4vs3 ай бұрын

    That's some landing from Jean-Marc Oliver 👏👏👏

  • @joephipps9122
    @joephipps91223 ай бұрын

    I worked with SXM and Jean Marc to do his King Air 200 Initial training. He is a very talented young aviator and will go far. He is also one cool dude and my wife and I honeymooned to St. Marteen based on his and Jeff's recommendation. Great video guys!!

  • @JohnJohn-zt3jx
    @JohnJohn-zt3jx3 ай бұрын

    Got goosebumps just reading the appreciation comments for the pilot and I agree with everyone of them. Amazing. When he was landing it looked like he was driving a rally car 😭 amazing

  • @kimmyboy444444
    @kimmyboy4444443 ай бұрын

    The pilot is so nice and friendly. Star of this episode.

  • @e-money5851
    @e-money58513 ай бұрын

    Caribbean smiles are beautiful 🎉

  • @Agent007202
    @Agent0072023 ай бұрын

    As a Caribbean man, I can tell you that you are in the region of one of the most beautiful places that God has ever created on this planet.

  • @boeing767-3

    @boeing767-3

    3 ай бұрын

    🔥🔥🔥🔥

  • @BranMacG

    @BranMacG

    3 ай бұрын

    Facts!

  • @FastGuy1

    @FastGuy1

    3 ай бұрын

    Absolutely

  • @Parr4theCourse

    @Parr4theCourse

    3 ай бұрын

    Absolutely…. We just got back from sailing in the area….

  • @keithfraser9705

    @keithfraser9705

    3 ай бұрын

    Won’t argue that but come to Scotland and we’ll call it a draw 😉😂

  • @carlosmunoz7934
    @carlosmunoz79343 ай бұрын

    Loved it ! So far my favorite video you ever made ! I saw the host get scared !!! The pilot is a highly skilled young man !

  • @teazerfemi
    @teazerfemi3 ай бұрын

    Wow! That pilot is so cool,calm and collected

  • @Melieg31
    @Melieg313 ай бұрын

    WOW, I could fly all day with that Jean Marc. He makes it so exciting to fly but he also maintains such a cool, professional manner.

  • @Worldtraveler2003
    @Worldtraveler20033 ай бұрын

    I was just in St Maarten on New Year’s Eve… amazing plane spotting .. defiantly want to go back… what a wonderful pilot he will go far in aviation.. best of luck to him.

  • @steini6771
    @steini67713 ай бұрын

    Huge fan of your channel on this platform Sam. As a pilot and parachuter for some 35 years, your pilot today was fabulous! Thank you all.

  • @SamChui

    @SamChui

    3 ай бұрын

    Thanks you Steini

  • @MichaelG1986
    @MichaelG19863 ай бұрын

    This has to be one of the very best of Sam's videos. Brilliant stuff. The young pilot is cool.

  • @daddygates8290
    @daddygates82903 ай бұрын

    Jean Marc is obviously very very experienced. And so young as well. He has a very very bright future.

  • @vivorared6888
    @vivorared68882 ай бұрын

    Wow awesome...heart stopping landing...hats off to the pilot..from Philippines..

  • @arisellebullard4523
    @arisellebullard45233 ай бұрын

    International airlines needs to hire this guy on the spot. If you can land on one of the world’s shortest runway you can fly any airline. 👏🏾👏🏾

  • @rlwoodlief
    @rlwoodlief3 ай бұрын

    That pilot was awesome. Definitely someone I would trust with my life.

  • @alepigna84
    @alepigna843 ай бұрын

    Bellissimo. Mi hai fatto venire voglia di andare ai Caraibi 👍🏼

  • @kestrelbicycle
    @kestrelbicycle3 ай бұрын

    I just don't get tired of watching landing/takeoffs in the Caribbean!

  • @sanmateoflights
    @sanmateoflights3 ай бұрын

    That pilot and landing was fantastic.

  • @leazer44
    @leazer443 ай бұрын

    Wow! I’m so jealous! And such a cool and laid back pilot! One of your best videos yet!!

  • @roberttudor455
    @roberttudor4553 ай бұрын

    Those 3 runways are on the top of my bucket list ... amazing pilot ....

  • @BranMacG
    @BranMacG3 ай бұрын

    Happy you finally made it to the very special space that is our part of the world!

  • @cuprum166
    @cuprum1663 ай бұрын

    Love your skill Jean-Marc. Thank you again Sam for showing us this super exiting side of flying. Years ago I was in line to go to St. Barth for 2 or 3 days for a cargo inspection on a diesel oil delivery to the Island by ship. My co-workers had the opportunity but it never reached me. Oh well....

  • @leilagayhouseplansacalamit7127
    @leilagayhouseplansacalamit71273 ай бұрын

    Hi sir Sam, me and my husband have been watching your amazing videos. We’re residing here in SXM ,so glad you featured our beautiful islands here in the Caribbean 🇸🇽

  • @outermarker5801
    @outermarker58013 ай бұрын

    Awesome video Sam, great fun to watch! Jean Marc is a straight up aviation rock star, and the the Caribbean has produced a TON of great pilots who fly everything all over the world (I've known several over the years)

  • @eliseevents7769
    @eliseevents77693 ай бұрын

    One of the best videos that I've seen. Each landing gave me goosebumps. Keep smiling my friends.

  • @g00nther
    @g00nther3 ай бұрын

    I was in ST. Maarten a few years ago, before the hurricane. Great to see the recovery. I know the airport had been badly damaged. I really need to try that Saba flight 😀 Really enjoyed this video. Fantastic scenery. Thanks Sam.

  • @SundanceHelicopterTours
    @SundanceHelicopterTours3 ай бұрын

    Hey Sam, this is your best video. So fraeakin’ cool!!! So is Captain Jean Pierre: look at his control imputs! This guy knows how to fly. Any possible future big jet flying will be super boring for him… I hope he manages to always keep a shoe in this amazing ops while maybe later exploring the world. (This would be my career advise for him😉)

  • @rogerhiggs3495
    @rogerhiggs34953 ай бұрын

    Jean-Marc makes flying look so easy ... and fun. Great video, thanks Sam. Best wishes from Roger in England

  • @johnmosquera6915
    @johnmosquera69153 ай бұрын

    hello sam i am so happy that you finally had the chance to visit my home saba. Sadly im not livin their anymore and i also used to work on the airport. Jamarc is an excellent pilot and ive witness him do his first landing on saba. hope to meet you one day

  • @timtimtim8004
    @timtimtim80043 ай бұрын

    Watched so many of Sam's videos earlier but first time clicked on like button..pure excitement of what air travel is really mean.. would love to see more of such videos

  • @dominikprobst5083
    @dominikprobst50833 ай бұрын

    Wow, what a video! This is flying! Sam, you were zoned out on St. Barth approach, incredible. Also the PC-12‘s landing there is quite surprising. Big bird, needed a go around. I am so happy I will watch it again now!

  • @SamChui

    @SamChui

    3 ай бұрын

    Thank you! Yes indeed I was caught by the sudden wind gust and decided let me sit still and watch the landing :)

  • @flightnorton
    @flightnorton3 ай бұрын

    Hey Sam, great, your videos are not same like others from the scene with only videos from airlines or lounges... ...you show us much experience about airplanes, stunning airplaces etc... This video is really great, keep on your fantastic work🤩😍

  • @vedagirishankar59
    @vedagirishankar592 ай бұрын

    Hey Sam, I have been watching your travel videos for some time but I must say that this was the most hair-raising & exciting to watch, Thanks for sharing.

  • @jnluc5350
    @jnluc53503 ай бұрын

    So much fun to watch! Awesome flying Jean Marc!!

  • @jimvanmeggelen2213
    @jimvanmeggelen22133 ай бұрын

    The Saba airport was one of those bucket list items I never figured I'd get to. Then we got a customer on the island, and the project included a week on Saba to train. There's a ferry boat, but no chance of that; I was flying in for sure! Bucket list item checked! (I climbed the volcano too). You just never know what dreams will come true. One of the most spectacular experiences I've ever had! I love your videos. it was such a pleasure to see this one, and say "I've been there! I've done that!". Thanks for bringing all kinds of flying experiences to everyone.

  • @KuostA

    @KuostA

    17 күн бұрын

    wow, amazing u got to experience that~! what kind of customer did u have there? and how much is the plane ticket?

  • @jimvanmeggelen2213

    @jimvanmeggelen2213

    9 күн бұрын

    @@KuostA I was delivering some training. Winair flies there from SXM.

  • @xyzgta
    @xyzgta3 ай бұрын

    After Bhutan's approach these are the most exciting approach / landings!! Thanks Sam!

  • @deloresthomas5624
    @deloresthomas56243 ай бұрын

    Thanks Sam for this great video!!! Having lived in St.Thomas for for forty years I have flown in and out of these airports as a passenger. This is the first time I saw how my flights were visually. I always knew we had the best pilots.

  • @saito125
    @saito1253 ай бұрын

    Your best video to date, Sam..plus, to me it's definitely the best I've seen of Saba and St Maarten as well. Kudos! And Marc is a fabulous pilot! What a thrill!

  • @dianeg3853
    @dianeg3853Ай бұрын

    I love this video. Jean-Marc makes it look easy. A friend of mine , she is from Saba ( moved to NY ) . Her family still lives there. When we go visit I the landing is the highlight of the trip

  • @harriergr7728
    @harriergr77283 ай бұрын

    An amazing pilot and the BN-Islander in the environment it was built for.

  • @1scuz
    @1scuz3 ай бұрын

    The best aviator in the world

  • @odenspieler
    @odenspieler3 ай бұрын

    Every time I watch your videos I get a vacation feeling. I love it .❤ Great job.

  • @papasquat355
    @papasquat3553 ай бұрын

    Awesome content. I've never heard of Saba, but now it's on my bucket list.

  • @Mlgraham22
    @Mlgraham223 ай бұрын

    Who would ever think SXM would be the easiest landing but there it was. Really great episode, Sam. Really loved the great narration from your pilot. He’s going places.

  • @vinnylewis4568
    @vinnylewis45683 ай бұрын

    DUDE!!!!! you should come to Montserrat too!! Airport is similar to Saba with a deep valley each on either end of the 600m long airstrip!

  • @muzero2642
    @muzero26423 ай бұрын

    Amazing flying skills! Single pilot in wind shear and with short runways!

  • @TheFurreid
    @TheFurreid3 ай бұрын

    always top class.. don’t need to create “controversy” to be a great aviation youtuber.. love your videos..

  • @user-hz5rp5gx8m
    @user-hz5rp5gx8m3 ай бұрын

    Cute and handsome pilot. Good luck guys.

  • @Jaylex21
    @Jaylex213 ай бұрын

    Sam was indeed having alot of fun down at the Caribbean talking about a fun way thru aviation also beautiful scenery

  • @steve9173
    @steve91733 ай бұрын

    Wow! that was awesome ! You are so blessed to be able to fly in that environment. Thanks for sharing 😀

  • @BangPhoto
    @BangPhoto2 ай бұрын

    That pilot is a stud! Talented.

  • @carloscastano2454
    @carloscastano24543 ай бұрын

    One never ceases to be amazed with your videos Sam . Thank you so very much as usual.

  • @richardmostro
    @richardmostro3 ай бұрын

    Great skilled pilot. GOD BLESSED!

  • @ruidasilvapassos4814
    @ruidasilvapassos48143 ай бұрын

    Congratulations, Sam! Your videos are amazing.

  • @dmahow
    @dmahow3 ай бұрын

    Really enjoyed this video. I was glued. Very cool pilot.

  • @balisaani
    @balisaani3 ай бұрын

    Best video of the year, Sam - Jean-Marc is a great host (and pilot). What an awesome idea to do this - and both airports too (I'd always wondered about landing at St Barth's). Thanks!

  • @daveylong3089
    @daveylong30893 ай бұрын

    An amazing video! Thank you Sam & team!

  • @renaamjad9468
    @renaamjad94683 ай бұрын

    Amazing So proud of Jean Marc

  • @abdulbari7809
    @abdulbari78093 ай бұрын

    Awesome Video. Xtreme. Thank you So much. I would love to go there. Thanks for showing us. COOL Pilot. I would be terrified

  • @TobiMax
    @TobiMax3 ай бұрын

    Thank you for these amazing pictures 🙏🏼

  • @JKS62B50
    @JKS62B503 ай бұрын

    Imagine this pilot's tight car parking skills...😂

  • @tjarvinen1516
    @tjarvinen15163 ай бұрын

    Favourite video yet! What a fabulous life flying down there.

  • @asteverino8569
    @asteverino85693 ай бұрын

    Thanks for taking us on the runway tour, Sam. Thanks also to the cool and handsome pilot.

  • @frankgallagher5786
    @frankgallagher57863 ай бұрын

    Man I miss this! I used to fly the BN2 in the Bahamas. Young and fun times and actually gotpaid for flying! I was so happy. Spent the last 10 years of my career on the B777, literally lost my love and feeling for flying in the process. Anyway this pilot seems to be a very pleasant person. my advice would be stay close to home and don't chase the money.

  • @markhazelberg2860
    @markhazelberg28603 ай бұрын

    Another great video Sam; these experiences are nothing to what I have been through. I never knew they existed - thank you for sharing

  • @silasmarner7586
    @silasmarner75862 ай бұрын

    Jean Marc is a super duper hot shot pilot. What a ride!

  • @ndnd25
    @ndnd253 ай бұрын

    Thank you Sam….fantastic footage👍🏾🌟👍🏾🌟👍🏾🌟

  • @RichPerspectives
    @RichPerspectives3 ай бұрын

    Great video, Sam. Definitely one of, if not, my favorite. Pure thrill of flying

  • @tjr4459
    @tjr44593 ай бұрын

    It’s so cool you visited Saba. I’ve always heard about this tiny island and it’s challenging runway. Growing up in the Caribbean a childhood friend of mind lived on the island briefly and told me many stories.

  • @andresouza2314
    @andresouza23143 ай бұрын

    This pilot is something else 👍

  • @ndnd25
    @ndnd253 ай бұрын

    Thank you Sam…..as always fantastic footage👍🏾🌟👍🏾🌟😓🌟

  • @naimakk9211
    @naimakk92113 ай бұрын

    Amazing video. You're making these places known

  • @denisedonnelly5782
    @denisedonnelly57823 ай бұрын

    Brilliant flying loved this video Sam ✈️😘

  • @raymondw7016
    @raymondw70163 ай бұрын

    WOW Jean-Marc is a real pilot. There must have been hours and hours of training before you can land alone at these airports. Hats off. BTW a visit to these islands is number 1 on my bucket list ✈✈🛩🛫🛬

  • @MH-gh
    @MH-gh3 ай бұрын

    What a super cool & chilled guy Jean-March is😎

  • @StephaneCalabrese
    @StephaneCalabrese3 ай бұрын

    Such a wonderful and exciting video, Sam! While some aviation vloggers seem to be willing to go for a fight with about each and every airline, you are delivering quality and exclusive content. Well done!

  • @rogerbrown5558
    @rogerbrown55583 ай бұрын

    So good I think I'll watch it again.

  • @AviationShortsIDN
    @AviationShortsIDN3 ай бұрын

    Awesome content Sam, i really enjoy it!!! ❤❤❤

  • @sipet214
    @sipet214Ай бұрын

    Great pilot! Bravo!!!

  • @krijnvanderbrug152
    @krijnvanderbrug1523 ай бұрын

    Those my islands ... welcome back ... love the video ....

  • @andyl5134
    @andyl51343 ай бұрын

    Some fantastic hand-flying there. Cool video!

  • @TonyHarrisonPhotography
    @TonyHarrisonPhotography3 ай бұрын

    Great video Sam, some great flying and amazing scenery. I loved flying the Islander, one speed to remember (65 knots) and ears are ringing from those props! (I flew it before I had an ANC headseet!)

  • @Bike36_
    @Bike36_3 ай бұрын

    Awesome video! I feel like basically every avgeek has to go to saba or at lease st. Maarten once

  • @victorpatiu8491
    @victorpatiu84913 ай бұрын

    good morning, anew day had passed still alive .. thank God above... man made structure like that made used possible with people likeable and using this.. great work appreciated. great video Sam more power!!

  • @claudiobaer9039
    @claudiobaer90393 ай бұрын

    i want more of these isle hopping vids...this boy has an awesome job in an awesome place

  • @engrtalatalikorai5533
    @engrtalatalikorai55333 ай бұрын

    Love and respect from Pakistan 🇵🇰 ❤️ 😊

  • @skill692
    @skill6923 ай бұрын

    Great video Sam thanks

  • @peperivera6987
    @peperivera69873 ай бұрын

    Awesome video !!!! I really liked the pilot. He is such a nice, easy going guy that loves his job !!

  • @KR-fs8jh
    @KR-fs8jh3 ай бұрын

    This was thrilling to watch. I enjoyed viewing this and did multiple time😄

  • @frankVZ1988
    @frankVZ19883 ай бұрын

    Such a cool pilot and great video. very exciting

  • @Yourmission9
    @Yourmission93 ай бұрын

    Awesome video Sam! That takes a solid set of juevos to land on that runway!

  • @YuriMannix
    @YuriMannix3 ай бұрын

    Enjoyed watching this!✈️