Hewanorra International Airport (TLPL)
Large airport · Vieux Fort, Vieux Fort, Saint Lucia
Airport data
| Name | Hewanorra International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | TLPL |
| IATA | UVF |
| Elevation | 14 ft (4 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 13°43'60" W 60°57'9" 13.73320, -60.95260 |
| Location | Vieux Fort, Vieux Fort, Saint Lucia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/28 | 9,003 ft (2744 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Hewanorra International Airport at a glance
Hewanorra International Airport is a large airport in Vieux Fort, Vieux Fort, Saint Lucia, known to airline systems as UVF. The field elevation of 14 ft (4 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at TLPL 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 TLPL 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 Hewanorra International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| George F. L. Charles Airport | TLPC | 32 km (17 NM) |
| Argyle International Airport | TVSA | 67 km (36 NM) |
| J F Mitchell Airport | TVSB | 89 km (48 NM) |
| Martinique Aimé Césaire International Airport | TFFF | 96 km (52 NM) |
| Mustique Airport | TVSM | 97 km (52 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Hewanorra International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 14 ft field elevation of Hewanorra 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 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 Hewanorra International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Hewanorra International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Hewanorra International Airport is TLPL, and its IATA code is UVF. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Hewanorra International Airport above sea level?
Hewanorra 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 Hewanorra International Airport located?
The airport lies at 13.7332, -60.9526 — in Vieux Fort, Vieux Fort, Saint Lucia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is George F. L. Charles Airport, about 32 km away.
Does TLPL publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for TLPL 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 Hewanorra International Airport?
Hewanorra International Airport has one runway. The longest, 10/28, measures 9,003 ft (2744 m) with a ASP surface.