Vance W. Amory International Airport (TKPN)
Medium airport · Charlestown, (unassigned), Saint Kitts and Nevis
Airport data
| Name | Vance W. Amory International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | TKPN |
| IATA | NEV |
| Elevation | 14 ft (4 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 17°12'21" W 62°35'24" 17.20570, -62.58990 |
| Location | Charlestown, (unassigned), Saint Kitts and Nevis |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/28 | 3,996 ft (1218 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
Vance W. Amory International Airport at a glance
Vance W. Amory International Airport is a medium airport in Charlestown, (unassigned), Saint Kitts and Nevis, known to airline systems as NEV. The field elevation of 14 ft (4 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at TKPN 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 3,996 ft (1218 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 TKPN 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 Vance W. Amory International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Robert L. Bradshaw International Airport | TKPK | 18 km (10 NM) |
| F. D. Roosevelt Airport | TNCE | 52 km (28 NM) |
| John A. Osborne Airport | TRPG | 62 km (33 NM) |
| St. Jean Airport | TFFJ | 82 km (44 NM) |
| Juancho E. Yrausquin Airport | TNCS | 83 km (45 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Vance W. Amory International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 14 ft field elevation of Vance W. Amory 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 Saint Kitts and Nevis — 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 Vance W. Amory International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Vance W. Amory International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Vance W. Amory International Airport is TKPN, and its IATA code is NEV. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Vance W. Amory International Airport above sea level?
Vance W. Amory International Airport sits at an elevation of 14 feet (4 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Vance W. Amory International Airport located?
The airport lies at 17.2057, -62.5899 — in Charlestown, (unassigned), Saint Kitts and Nevis, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Robert L. Bradshaw International Airport, about 18 km away.
Does TKPN publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for TKPN 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 Vance W. Amory International Airport?
Vance W. Amory International Airport has one runway. The longest, 10/28, measures 3,996 ft (1218 m) with a ASP surface.