Providenciales International Airport (MBPV)
Large airport · Providenciales, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands
Airport data
| Name | Providenciales International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | MBPV |
| IATA | PLS |
| Elevation | 15 ft (5 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 21°46'25" W 72°16'6" 21.77370, -72.26832 |
| Location | Providenciales, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/28 | 9,199 ft (2804 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Providenciales International Airport at a glance
Providenciales International Airport is a large airport in Providenciales, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands, known to airline systems as PLS. The field elevation of 15 ft (5 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at MBPV are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 10/28, offers 9,199 ft (2804 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 10 points roughly 100° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for MBPV shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Providenciales International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| North Caicos Airport | MBNC | 37 km (20 NM) |
| South Caicos Airport | MBSC | 82 km (44 NM) |
| Mayaguana Airport | MYMM | 102 km (55 NM) |
| JAGS McCartney International Airport | MBGT | 122 km (66 NM) |
| Inagua Airport | MYIG | 170 km (92 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Providenciales International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 15 ft field elevation of Providenciales International Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 4 airports and airfields we list for Turks and Caicos Islands — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Providenciales International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Providenciales International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Providenciales International Airport is MBPV, and its IATA code is PLS. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Providenciales International Airport above sea level?
Providenciales International Airport sits at an elevation of 15 feet (5 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Providenciales International Airport located?
The airport lies at 21.7737, -72.2683 — in Providenciales, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is North Caicos Airport, about 37 km away.
Does MBPV publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for MBPV appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Providenciales International Airport?
Providenciales International Airport has one runway. The longest, 10/28, measures 9,199 ft (2804 m) with a ASP surface.