Maryse Condé International Airport (TFFR)
Large airport · Pointe-à-Pitre, (unassigned), Guadeloupe
Airport data
| Name | Maryse Condé International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | TFFR |
| IATA | PTP |
| Elevation | 36 ft (11 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 16°15'56" W 61°31'58" 16.26544, -61.53275 |
| Location | Pointe-à-Pitre, (unassigned), Guadeloupe |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/30 | 11,499 ft (3505 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Maryse Condé International Airport at a glance
Maryse Condé International Airport is a large airport in Pointe-à-Pitre, (unassigned), Guadeloupe, known to airline systems as PTP. The field elevation of 36 ft (11 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at TFFR 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, 12/30, offers 11,499 ft (3505 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 12 points roughly 120° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for TFFR 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 Maryse Condé International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Marie-Galante Airport | TFFM | 52 km (28 NM) |
| Douglas-Charles Airport | TDPD | 84 km (45 NM) |
| John A. Osborne Airport | TRPG | 92 km (50 NM) |
| V. C. Bird International Airport | TAPA | 101 km (55 NM) |
| Canefield Airport | TDCF | 104 km (56 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Maryse Condé International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 36 ft field elevation of Maryse Condé 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 2 airports and airfields we list for Guadeloupe — 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 Maryse Condé International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Maryse Condé International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Maryse Condé International Airport is TFFR, and its IATA code is PTP. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Maryse Condé International Airport above sea level?
Maryse Condé International Airport sits at an elevation of 36 feet (11 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Maryse Condé International Airport located?
The airport lies at 16.2654, -61.5328 — in Pointe-à-Pitre, (unassigned), Guadeloupe, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Marie-Galante Airport, about 52 km away.
Does TFFR publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for TFFR 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 Maryse Condé International Airport?
Maryse Condé International Airport has one runway. The longest, 12/30, measures 11,499 ft (3505 m) with a ASP surface.