Mustique Airport (TVSM)
Medium airport · Lovell, Grenadines, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Airport data
| Name | Mustique Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | TVSM |
| IATA | MQS |
| Elevation | 8 ft (2 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 12°53'16" W 61°10'49" 12.88790, -61.18020 |
| Location | Lovell, Grenadines, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 3,255 ft (992 m) | 75 ft | ASP | Yes |
Mustique Airport at a glance
Mustique Airport is a medium airport in Lovell, Grenadines, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, known to airline systems as MQS. The field elevation of 8 ft (2 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at TVSM 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 3,255 ft (992 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 TVSM 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 Mustique 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 | 14 km (8 NM) |
| Canouan Airport | TVSC | 27 km (15 NM) |
| Argyle International Airport | TVSA | 30 km (16 NM) |
| Union Island International Airport | TVSU | 41 km (22 NM) |
| Hewanorra International Airport | TLPL | 97 km (52 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Mustique Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 8 ft field elevation of Mustique 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 Mustique Airport
What is the ICAO code of Mustique Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Mustique Airport is TVSM, and its IATA code is MQS. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Mustique Airport above sea level?
Mustique Airport sits at an elevation of 8 feet (2 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Mustique Airport located?
The airport lies at 12.8879, -61.1802 — in Lovell, Grenadines, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is J F Mitchell Airport, about 14 km away.
Does TVSM publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for TVSM 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 Mustique Airport?
Mustique Airport has one runway. The longest, 09/27, measures 3,255 ft (992 m) with a ASP surface.