
International hub · Vieux Fort, St. Lucia
Vieux Fort/Hewanorra International
- Elevation
- 14 ft
- Coordinates
- 13°44′N 60°57′W
- Local time
- America/St Lucia
Photo: Mike McBey · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Field information
TLPL runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Vieux Fort/Hewanorra International (TLPL/UVF) has one runway, 10/28, 9,003 ft (2,744 m) long of asphalt. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 9. Operating hours: 1000-0300Z. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at TLPL, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.
Classification
International hub
Time zone
America/St Lucia
Country
St. Lucia
LC
Municipality
Vieux Fort
Elevation
14 ft
Position
13.7332, -60.9526
Fuel
Jet A-1
Fire & rescue
RFFS category 9
Operating hours
1000-0300Z
Airport category
B
Crew briefing required
Runways · TLPL
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/28 | 9,003 ft (2,744 m) | 148 ft | asphalt | Lighted |
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at TLPL.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Vieux Fort/Hewanorra International (TLPL / UVF) in Vieux Fort, Saint Lucia, through one 24/7 OCC desk. TLPL is listed in our network as an international hub. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.
Services coordinated at TLPL
One 24/7 OCC desk
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Overflight & Landing Permits – Saint Lucia
Efficient coordination of overflight, landing, ad hoc, and seasonal block permit applications with the civil aviation authority of Saint Lucia. Applicable permit lead times for Saint Lucia are confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request. For airline operators, navigation fee verifications, overflight charge audits, and CAA account reconciliations for Saint Lucia are managed end-to-end.
- 02
Ground Handling at TLPL
Direct FBO and handler coordination at TLPL covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
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Fuel Arrangements at TLPL
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at TLPL is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
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Flight Planning & Dispatch to TLPL
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for TLPL: 13° 44′ 0″ N 60° 57′ 9″ W; elevation 14 ft.
- 05
Crew & Passenger Services in Vieux Fort
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Vieux Fort. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at TLPL.
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Cargo Operations at TLPL
Support for freighter operations into TLPL covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where TLPL sits in the network
Nearest airports in our network
- TLPCCastries/George F.L. Charles (St Lucia)Castries, St. Lucia17 NM352°→
- TVSAArgyle InternationalKingstown, St. Vincent & Grenadines36 NM198°→
- TFFFFort de France/Martinique AimFort-de-France, Martinique52 NM357°→
- TVSCCanouan Jet PortCanouan Isl, St. Vincent & Grenadines66 NM200°→
- TBPBGrantley Adams InternationalBridgetown, Barbados94 NM115°→
- TDPDRoseau/Melville Hall/Douglas CharlesRoseau, Dominica111 NM350°→
Operating into TLPL?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Vieux Fort/Hewanorra International — one desk for the whole trip.