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Rodrigues Island's sole gateway to the wider world.
Location
Port Mathurin, Mauritius
Sir Charles Gaetan Duval Airport, designated by IATA code RRG and ICAO code FIMR, is the only airport serving Rodrigues Island, an autonomous outer island of Mauritius located in the Indian Ocean. The airport connects Rodrigues to the Mauritian mainland and provides essential air links for this remote island community of approximately 43,000 residents.
The airport was renamed in honor of Sir Charles Gaetan Duval, a prominent Mauritian politician and lawyer. Its single runway and modest terminal infrastructure reflect the scale of Rodrigues Island itself, primarily handling regional turboprop and jet aircraft. Air Mauritius and its successors have historically been the dominant carriers operating routes between Rodrigues and Mauritius's Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport.
Terminals
The airport has a single small terminal building suited to the low passenger volumes typical of a remote island destination.
Getting to & from
Taxis and minibuses are the main ground transport options connecting the airport to Port Mathurin and other parts of Rodrigues Island.
Airlines here
Air Mauritius (and its successor Air Moris) operates the primary scheduled services between Rodrigues and Mauritius.
Notable facts
- ›Rodrigues Island is an autonomous region of Mauritius situated approximately 560 km east of the main island.
- ›The airport is named after Sir Charles Gaetan Duval, a celebrated Mauritian politician known as 'The King of Hearts.'
- ›The single runway limits the size of aircraft that can operate regular scheduled services.
- ›Air connectivity is vital for Rodrigues as the island has limited ferry services to mainland Mauritius.
- ›The airport serves both commercial passengers and plays a role in the transport of goods to this remote island.
This profile is provided for general information only. Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
