The Juancho E. Yrausquin Airport on the island of Saba in the Dutch Caribbean holds the record for the shortest commercial runway in the world. Measuring a mere 400 meters (1,312 feet), it is barely longer than a standard aircraft carrier deck. The runway is dramatically flanked by high hills on one side and steep cliffs that drop into the Caribbean Sea on both ends. Due to its extreme length, it is closed to jet traffic; only STOL (Short Take-Off and Landing) aircraft, such as the de Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter, are permitted to land there. In 2026, the airport remains a bucket-list destination for aviation enthusiasts. Pilots must undergo specialized training and hold a specific "Saba Endorsement" to fly into the island. A landing here is described as a "thrill ride," as the plane must make a precise descent over the water and stop almost instantly to avoid the cliff edge at the opposite end of the paved strip.