Saba News News and Information from Saba Island, Dutch Caribbean
This morning, the helicopter to be used for the Mount Scenery Tower project by the Ministry of Defense landed on Saba.
(Photo PES)
Beginning early next week, the helicopter will be moving various items to and from Mt. Scenery. These operations will not cause any disruptions to regularly scheduled flights; however, there may be noise associated with the use of the helicopter.
Certain trails will also be closed during this period of helicopter operations and throughout the project timeline, which we will keep the public informed about.
Thank you for your understanding.
To read more about the project and the town hall meeting in February, visit https://www.sabagov.nl/…/public-entity…/february-2026
Kai Wulf, the Parks Manager of the Saba Conservation Foundation, communicates:
The upcoming refurbishment of the communication tower at the summit of Mt. Scenery, scheduled to commence on 13 April 2026 will continue for approximately 12 weeks.
These works will involve helicopter operations and temporary access restrictions on sections of the trail network. While mitigation measures are in place, public safety remains our top priority, and we kindly ask for your support in sharing this information and encouraging compliance with all posted guidance.
In summary:
• The trail to the communication tower and Windwardside Lookout will be closed throughout the works
• The summit trail will be temporarily closed during helicopter operations
• All other trails remain open
• Conditions and schedules may change depending on operational requirements
Further details are provided in the attached advisory.
Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions or require additional information.
Kai Wulf.
WOW ! That helicopter is a heavy lift (former US ARMY) called a TarHe. Not many of them left in good working condition. Used for lifting very heavy objects. I will be in Saba this week and hope to see it in action !