George F. L. Charles Airport (TLPC)
Medium airport · Castries, Castries, Saint Lucia
Airport data
| Name | George F. L. Charles Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | TLPC |
| IATA | SLU |
| Elevation | 22 ft (7 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 14°1'13" W 60°59'34" 14.02020, -60.99290 |
| Location | Castries, Castries, Saint Lucia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 5,735 ft (1748 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
George F. L. Charles Airport at a glance
George F. L. Charles Airport is a medium airport in Castries, Castries, Saint Lucia, known to airline systems as SLU. The field elevation of 22 ft (7 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at TLPC 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 5,735 ft (1748 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 TLPC 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 George F. L. Charles Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hewanorra International Airport | TLPL | 32 km (17 NM) |
| Martinique Aimé Césaire International Airport | TFFF | 63 km (34 NM) |
| Argyle International Airport | TVSA | 97 km (52 NM) |
| J F Mitchell Airport | TVSB | 118 km (64 NM) |
| Mustique Airport | TVSM | 128 km (69 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for George F. L. Charles Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 22 ft field elevation of George F. L. 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 Saint Lucia — 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 George F. L. Charles Airport
What is the ICAO code of George F. L. Charles Airport?
The ICAO identifier of George F. L. Charles Airport is TLPC, and its IATA code is SLU. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is George F. L. Charles Airport above sea level?
George F. L. Charles Airport sits at an elevation of 22 feet (7 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is George F. L. Charles Airport located?
The airport lies at 14.0202, -60.9929 — in Castries, Castries, Saint Lucia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Hewanorra International Airport, about 32 km away.
Does TLPC publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for TLPC 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 George F. L. Charles Airport?
George F. L. Charles Airport has one runway. The longest, 09/27, measures 5,735 ft (1748 m) with a ASP surface.