TLPC
George F. L. Charles Airport
MVFR
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Name
George F. L. Charles Airport
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ICAO / IATA / GPS
TLPC / SLU / TLPC
- Type
- Restriction
- Region
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Timezone
1:51 am (AST)
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Municipality
Castries
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Coordinates
14° 1′ 12″ N 60° 59′ 34″ W
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Elevation
22 ft (7 m MSL)
About George F. L. Charles Airport
George F. L. Charles Airport (commonly known as Vigie Airport) (IATA: SLU, ICAO: TLPC) is the smaller of the two airports in Saint Lucia, the other being Hewanorra International Airport. It is located 2 km (1.2 mi) north of Castries, the capital city. George F. L. Charles Airport is managed by the Saint Lucia Air and Seaports Authority (SLASPA). Its runway runs parallel to a pristine beach, Vigie Beach, which is a popular tourist attraction.