Piarco International Airport (TTPP)
Large airport · Port of Spain, Tunapuna-Piarco, Trinidad and Tobago
Airport data
| Name | Piarco International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | TTPP |
| IATA | POS |
| Elevation | 58 ft (18 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 10°35'43" W 61°20'15" 10.59535, -61.33757 |
| Location | Port of Spain, Tunapuna-Piarco, Trinidad and Tobago |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/28 | 10,500 ft (3200 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
Piarco International Airport at a glance
Piarco International Airport is a large airport in Port of Spain, Tunapuna-Piarco, Trinidad and Tobago, known to airline systems as POS. The field elevation of 58 ft (18 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at TTPP 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 10,500 ft (3200 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 TTPP 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 Piarco International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| A.N.R. Robinson International Airport | TTCP | 83 km (45 NM) |
| Guiria Airport | SVGI | 107 km (58 NM) |
| Maurice Bishop International Airport | TGPY | 164 km (89 NM) |
| Tucupita Airport | SVTC | 187 km (101 NM) |
| General Francisco Bermúdez Airport | SVCP | 210 km (113 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Piarco International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 58 ft field elevation of Piarco 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 Trinidad and Tobago — 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 Piarco International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Piarco International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Piarco International Airport is TTPP, and its IATA code is POS. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Piarco International Airport above sea level?
Piarco International Airport sits at an elevation of 58 feet (18 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Piarco International Airport located?
The airport lies at 10.5953, -61.3376 — in Port of Spain, Tunapuna-Piarco, Trinidad and Tobago, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is A.N.R. Robinson International Airport, about 83 km away.
Does TTPP publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for TTPP 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 Piarco International Airport?
Piarco International Airport has one runway. The longest, 10/28, measures 10,500 ft (3200 m) with a ASP surface.