Canouan Airport (TVSC)
Medium airport · Canouan, Grenadines, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Airport data
| Name | Canouan Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | TVSC |
| IATA | CIW |
| Elevation | 11 ft (3 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 12°41'56" W 61°20'33" 12.69900, -61.34240 |
| Location | Canouan, Grenadines, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/31 | 5,900 ft (1798 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
Canouan Airport at a glance
Canouan Airport is a medium airport in Canouan, Grenadines, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, known to airline systems as CIW. The field elevation of 11 ft (3 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at TVSC 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, 13/31, offers 5,900 ft (1798 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 13 points roughly 130° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for TVSC 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 Canouan Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Union Island International Airport | TVSU | 13 km (7 NM) |
| Mustique Airport | TVSM | 27 km (15 NM) |
| J F Mitchell Airport | TVSB | 33 km (18 NM) |
| Argyle International Airport | TVSA | 55 km (30 NM) |
| Maurice Bishop International Airport | TGPY | 91 km (49 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Canouan Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 11 ft field elevation of Canouan 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 Canouan Airport
What is the ICAO code of Canouan Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Canouan Airport is TVSC, and its IATA code is CIW. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Canouan Airport above sea level?
Canouan Airport sits at an elevation of 11 feet (3 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Canouan Airport located?
The airport lies at 12.6990, -61.3424 — in Canouan, Grenadines, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Union Island International Airport, about 13 km away.
Does TVSC publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for TVSC 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 Canouan Airport?
Canouan Airport has one runway. The longest, 13/31, measures 5,900 ft (1798 m) with a ASP surface.