Argyle International Airport (TVSA)
Large airport · Kingstown, Saint George, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Airport data
| Name | Argyle International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | TVSA |
| IATA | SVD |
| Elevation | 136 ft (41 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 13°9'35" W 61°8'56" 13.15972, -61.14880 |
| Location | Kingstown, Saint George, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 9,000 ft (2743 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Argyle International Airport at a glance
Argyle International Airport is a large airport in Kingstown, Saint George, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, known to airline systems as SVD. The field elevation of 136 ft (41 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at TVSA 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, 04/22, offers 9,000 ft (2743 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 04 points roughly 40° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for TVSA 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 Argyle International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| J F Mitchell Airport | TVSB | 23 km (12 NM) |
| Mustique Airport | TVSM | 30 km (16 NM) |
| Canouan Airport | TVSC | 55 km (30 NM) |
| Hewanorra International Airport | TLPL | 67 km (36 NM) |
| Union Island International Airport | TVSU | 68 km (37 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Argyle International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 136 ft field elevation of Argyle 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 5 airports and airfields we list for Saint Vincent and the Grenadines — 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 Argyle International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Argyle International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Argyle International Airport is TVSA, and its IATA code is SVD. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Argyle International Airport above sea level?
Argyle International Airport sits at an elevation of 136 feet (41 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Argyle International Airport located?
The airport lies at 13.1597, -61.1488 — in Kingstown, Saint George, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is J F Mitchell Airport, about 23 km away.
Does TVSA publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for TVSA 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 Argyle International Airport?
Argyle International Airport has one runway. The longest, 04/22, measures 9,000 ft (2743 m) with a ASP surface.