Maurice Bishop International Airport (TGPY)
Large airport · Saint George's, Saint George, Grenada
Airport data
| Name | Maurice Bishop International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | TGPY |
| IATA | GND |
| Elevation | 41 ft (12 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 12°0'14" W 61°47'7" 12.00400, -61.78530 |
| Location | Saint George's, Saint George, Grenada |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/28 | 9,003 ft (2744 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Maurice Bishop International Airport at a glance
Maurice Bishop International Airport is a large airport in Saint George's, Saint George, Grenada, known to airline systems as GND. The field elevation of 41 ft (12 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at TGPY 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 9,003 ft (2744 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 TGPY 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 Maurice Bishop International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Union Island International Airport | TVSU | 78 km (42 NM) |
| Canouan Airport | TVSC | 91 km (49 NM) |
| Mustique Airport | TVSM | 118 km (64 NM) |
| J F Mitchell Airport | TVSB | 123 km (66 NM) |
| A.N.R. Robinson International Airport | TTCP | 141 km (76 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Maurice Bishop International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 41 ft field elevation of Maurice Bishop 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 1 airports and airfields we list for Grenada — 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 Maurice Bishop International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Maurice Bishop International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Maurice Bishop International Airport is TGPY, and its IATA code is GND. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Maurice Bishop International Airport above sea level?
Maurice Bishop International Airport sits at an elevation of 41 feet (12 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Maurice Bishop International Airport located?
The airport lies at 12.0040, -61.7853 — in Saint George's, Saint George, Grenada, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Union Island International Airport, about 78 km away.
Does TGPY publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for TGPY 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 Maurice Bishop International Airport?
Maurice Bishop International Airport has one runway. The longest, 10/28, measures 9,003 ft (2744 m) with a ASP surface.