2/ 5 reviews
Easy in & out
“The compact car park and stringent security measures contribute to the airport's efficient operation.”
Nicola Franco (Nicola Franco World)4★ on Google
Airports / Saint Lucia / SLU
Medium airport · SLU
George F. L. Charles Airport.
Castries, Saint Lucia · 22 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.0/5
Google rating
284 ratings
0
Operators based
22
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Castries, Saint LuciaELEV 22 FTMedium airportScheduled service
4.0
Google rating
284
Google reviews
ratings on Google
22
Field elevation
feet above sea level
17
Nearest alternate
nm to UVF
Field standing
17 nm
To the nearest alternate
Hewanorra International Airport (UVF), 2 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
George F. L. Charles Airport, listed as TLPC / SLU, is a mid-sized airport in Castries, Saint Lucia. The field lies at an elevation of 22 feet. The airport supports scheduled airline service as well as private jet and charter movements.
SLU has no resident charter fleet; trips here are typically flown by operators repositioning from surrounding airports. Useful alternates include Hewanorra International Airport (UVF, 17 nm), Martinique Aimé Césaire International Airport (FDF, 34 nm), and Argyle International Airport (SVD, 52 nm). SLU offers a single 5,735-foot paved runway, which supports charter types through the heavy jet class.
Quotes for flights out of SLU vary with aircraft type, repositioning, and schedule flexibility. The airport is also known as Vigie Airport. Use the cost estimator to model a trip from SLU, or browse verified operators serving the area.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
2/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“Charles Airport, nestled near the picturesque Vigie Beach in Saint Lucia, offers a unique travel experience with its convenient location and array of amenities.”
Nicola Franco (Nicola Franco World)4★ on Google
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Field capability
ICAO
TLPC
IATA
SLU
FAA / Local
TLPC
Elevation
22 ft
Coordinates
14.0202° N · 60.9929° W
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Medium
Scheduled svc
Yes
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 5,735 ft
- 09/275,735 ft × 148 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 5,735 ft
SLU's 5,735 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to heavy jets.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 17nmUVFHewanorra International AirportVieux Fort
- 34nmFDFMartinique Aimé Césaire International AirportFort-de-France
- 52nmSVDArgyle International AirportKingstown
- 64nmBQUJ F Mitchell AirportBequia
- 69nmMQSMustique AirportLovell
- 82nmCIWCanouan AirportCanouan
Location
Open the full mapTLPC · George F. L. Charles Airport · Castries, Saint Lucia
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from SLU on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Miami (MIA) | 1,296 nm | 3h 25m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 1,314 nm | 3h 27m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 1,732 nm | 4h 26m |
| New York (TEB) | 1,750 nm | 4h 28m |
| Boston (BED) | 1,790 nm | 4h 34m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 1,915 nm | 4h 51m |
| Houston (HOU) | 2,117 nm | 5h 19m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 2,184 nm | 5h 29m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use SLU?
- George F. L. Charles Airport's longest paved runway is 5,735 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to heavy jets. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at SLU?
- George F. L. Charles Airport has one runway; the longest measures 5,735 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to SLU?
- The closest alternate is Hewanorra International Airport (UVF), about 17 nm away, followed by Martinique Aimé Césaire International Airport (FDF) at 34 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from SLU to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Miami about 3h 25m (1,296 nm), Palm Beach about 3h 27m (1,314 nm), Washington DC about 4h 26m (1,732 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.