George F. L. Charles Airport

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George F. L. Charles Airport
IATA: SLU – ICAO: TLPC
Summary
Airport type Public
Operator Saint Lucia Air & Sea Ports Authority
Location Saint Lucia
Elevation AMSL 22 ft / 7 m
Coordinates 14°01′12″N 60°59′34″W / 14.02, -60.99278
Runways
Direction Length Surface
ft m
09/27 5,735 1,748 Asphalt

George F. L. Charles Airport (Formerly Vigie Airport) (IATA: SLU, ICAO: TLPC) is the smaller of two airport in Saint Lucia, the other being Hewanorra International Airport. It is located adjacent to Vigie Beach, 2 km north of Castries, the capital of Saint Lucia. George F. L. Charles Airport is managed by the Saint Lucia Air and Seaports Authority (SLASPA). Unique among airports in the world is that the run-way runs parallel to a pristine beach. If your flight is delayed Vigie Beach is within 1 minute walk and is a wonderful spot to wait, especially with a cold drink.

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[edit] History

George F. L. Charles Airport was renamed on August 4, 1997 after a Saint Lucian politician.

[edit] Traffic

On average, George F. L. Charles Airport handles 32,000 flights per year carrying 394,000 passengers.

Vigie Beach, immediately opposite the Airport Check-in and Departure lounge area
Vigie Beach, immediately opposite the Airport Check-in and Departure lounge area

[edit] Airlines

The following airlines fly passenger services to George F. L. Charles Airport:

[edit] Cargo Services


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