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Airports / Saint Lucia / UVF
Large airport · UVF
Hewanorra International Airport.
Vieux Fort, Saint Lucia · 14 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
3.7/5
Google rating
1,006 ratings
0
Operators based
14
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Vieux Fort, Saint LuciaELEV 14 FTLarge airportScheduled service
3.7
Google rating
1,006
Google reviews
ratings on Google
14
Field elevation
feet above sea level
17
Nearest alternate
nm to SLU
Field standing
17 nm
To the nearest alternate
George F. L. Charles Airport (SLU), 3 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Located in Vieux Fort, Saint Lucia, Hewanorra International Airport (TLPL / UVF) operates as a large commercial airport. The airport sits 14 feet above sea level. Alongside scheduled airline service, the airport handles a steady flow of private and charter traffic.
No charter operator is headquartered on the field, but operators routinely position aircraft into UVF for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are George F. L. Charles Airport (SLU, 17 nm), Argyle International Airport (SVD, 36 nm), and J F Mitchell Airport (BQU, 48 nm). With a single 9,003-foot paved runway, UVF can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
Charter pricing from UVF depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Vieux Fort.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
2/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“The facilities are clean, and there are enough basic amenities to make waiting comfortable.”
Gyngr5★ on Google
2/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“Offering a generally smooth travel experience with helpful staff.”
Gyngr5★ on Google
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Field capability
ICAO
TLPL
IATA
UVF
FAA / Local
TLPL
Elevation
14 ft
Coordinates
13.7332° N · 60.9526° 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
Large
Scheduled svc
Yes
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 9,003 ft
- 10/289,003 ft × 148 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 9,003 ft
UVF's 9,003 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- 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.
- 17nmSLUGeorge F. L. Charles AirportCastries
- 36nmSVDArgyle International AirportKingstown
- 48nmBQUJ F Mitchell AirportBequia
- 52nmFDFMartinique Aimé Césaire International AirportFort-de-France
- 52nmMQSMustique AirportLovell
- 66nmCIWCanouan AirportCanouan
Location
Open the full mapTLPL · Hewanorra International Airport · Vieux Fort, Saint Lucia
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from UVF on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Miami (MIA) | 1,308 nm | 3h 27m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 1,327 nm | 3h 29m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 1,748 nm | 4h 28m |
| New York (TEB) | 1,767 nm | 4h 31m |
| Boston (BED) | 1,807 nm | 4h 36m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 1,929 nm | 4h 53m |
| Houston (HOU) | 2,128 nm | 5h 21m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 2,199 nm | 5h 31m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use UVF?
- Hewanorra International Airport's longest paved runway is 9,003 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. 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 UVF?
- Hewanorra International Airport has one runway; the longest measures 9,003 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to UVF?
- The closest alternate is George F. L. Charles Airport (SLU), about 17 nm away, followed by Argyle International Airport (SVD) at 36 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from UVF to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Miami about 3h 27m (1,308 nm), Palm Beach about 3h 29m (1,327 nm), Washington DC about 4h 28m (1,748 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.