Douglas-Charles Airport (TDPD)
Medium airport · Marigot, Saint Andrew Parish, Dominica
Airport data
| Name | Douglas-Charles Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | TDPD |
| IATA | DOM |
| Elevation | 73 ft (22 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 15°32'48" W 61°18'4" 15.54667, -61.30108 |
| Location | Marigot, Saint Andrew Parish, Dominica |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 6,352 ft (1936 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Douglas-Charles Airport at a glance
Douglas-Charles Airport is a medium airport in Marigot, Saint Andrew Parish, Dominica, known to airline systems as DOM. The field elevation of 73 ft (22 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at TDPD 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, 09/27, offers 6,352 ft (1936 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 09 points roughly 90° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for TDPD 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 Douglas-Charles Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Canefield Airport | TDCF | 25 km (14 NM) |
| Marie-Galante Airport | TFFM | 36 km (19 NM) |
| Maryse Condé International Airport | TFFR | 84 km (45 NM) |
| Martinique Aimé Césaire International Airport | TFFF | 111 km (60 NM) |
| John A. Osborne Airport | TRPG | 168 km (91 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Douglas-Charles Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 73 ft field elevation of Douglas-Charles 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 2 airports and airfields we list for Dominica — 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 Douglas-Charles Airport
What is the ICAO code of Douglas-Charles Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Douglas-Charles Airport is TDPD, and its IATA code is DOM. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Douglas-Charles Airport above sea level?
Douglas-Charles Airport sits at an elevation of 73 feet (22 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Douglas-Charles Airport located?
The airport lies at 15.5467, -61.3011 — in Marigot, Saint Andrew Parish, Dominica, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Canefield Airport, about 25 km away.
Does TDPD publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for TDPD 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 Douglas-Charles Airport?
Douglas-Charles Airport has one runway. The longest, 09/27, measures 6,352 ft (1936 m) with a ASP surface.