Saint Lucia's urban gateway, steps from Castries.
Opened
1931
Location
Castries, Saint Lucia
George F. L. Charles Airport is a domestic and regional airport located in Vigie, just north of Castries, the capital of Saint Lucia. It serves as the island's city airport, offering convenient access to the capital compared to the larger Hewanorra International Airport in the south.
The airport handles primarily inter-island Caribbean flights and some charter operations, complementing Hewanorra which accommodates most long-haul international traffic. It is named after George F. L. Charles, a pioneering Saint Lucian trade union leader and politician.
Due to its short runway, George F. L. Charles Airport is limited to smaller turboprop and regional jet aircraft, making it unsuitable for wide-body or large narrow-body planes.
Terminals
The airport has a single, modest terminal building handling both departures and arrivals for regional traffic.
Getting to & from
The airport is located approximately 3 km north of Castries city centre, accessible by taxi and minibus.
Airlines here
Airlines operating here include LIAT (historically), InterCaribbean Airways, and SVG Air, serving regional Caribbean destinations.
Notable facts
- ›Named after George F. L. Charles, a founding figure of Saint Lucian politics and labour movement.
- ›The runway length restricts operations to smaller turboprop and regional aircraft.
- ›Situated on the Vigie Peninsula, the airport is one of the closest commercial airports to a Caribbean capital city.
- ›Hewanorra International Airport in Vieux Fort handles the majority of Saint Lucia's international long-haul flights.
- ›The airport's coastal location means approaches are made over the Caribbean Sea.
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 Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
