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Name that Airport?

Nice! What scenery files are you using?
This began as a scenery I downloaded by JL Valladier. After looking over photos of the Island Airport I decided to make some adjustments and improvements (personal preference improvements actually). I removed everything pertaining to the airport itself and redid it, to include the parking ramp, runway (and markings), taxiway and the Terminal. He made Landclass and mesh adjustments that were required based on the default Island and those remain. I did remove all the buildings on the airport side of the Island as he used default buildings and I decided to build some that better matched the color and style of the actual homes there.
 
Just noted, that there is no taxiway in RL. Nosewind is always an option
There may be actually. . .this photo was taken last month and unless they intend to have the airplanes taxi off the runway at those turn offs and then wait for a tug to tow them back to the ramp. . .it appears that a taxiway is indeed in the offing. Also, this is a simulation so if I want a taxiway. . .lol
 
1,312 ft runway?? YIKES YIKES YIKES Wondering how can I land?? Falcon409, I am impressed that you improved the scenery!! Is it for FSX?

Here is nice video:

 
=Aharon;78054]1,312 ft runway?? YIKES YIKES YIKES Wondering how can I land?? Falcon409, I am impressed that you improved the scenery!! Is it for FSX?
There are two ways of getting to SABA, one by Air (Winair Twin Otters fly daily from St Maarten) or by Ferry. Jets are not permitted. Yes it is an FSX scenery however this version is not for release as I would need the original authors permission. You can find his original scenery on flightsim.com (sabafsx.zip)
 
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