Pointe-à-Pitre Le Raizet International Airport (TFFR/PTP) — Pointe-à-Pitre, Guadeloupe
Pointe-à-Pitre Le Raizet International Airport (TFFR/PTP) serves Pointe-à-Pitre, Guadeloupe. This is a major international airport with 1 runway (12/30). Field elevation is 36 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.
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Basic Airport Information
- ICAO: TFFR
- Name: Pointe-à-Pitre Le Raizet International Airport
- Type: large_airport
- Category: International
- Latitude: 16.265301
- Longitude: -61.531799
- Elevation: 36 ft
- Country: Guadeloupe
- Municipality: Pointe-à-Pitre
- IATA Code: PTP
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: TTZP
- Timezone: America/Guadeloupe
- Distance from City: 2.4 km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: Yes
Runways
Runway 12/30
- Designation: 12/30
- Dimensions: 11499 X 148
- Surface: Asphalt
- PCN: 74/F/B/W/U
- Lighting: HIRL, PAPI RWY12 3.2°, PAPI RWY30 4.0°, REIL both ends
- NAVAIDs: ILS CAT I RWY12 LOC 110.3 / DME CH40X, VOR-DME PPR 112.9, NDB PTP 385
- Approach Types: ILS CAT I (RWY 12), VOR/DME
- Remarks: TORA/TODA/ASDA/LDA RWY12: 3129/3289/3230/2857m. RWY30: 3069/3129/3069/2769m. Displaced threshold RWY12: 272m, RWY30: 300m. Crosswind limits 25kt dry, 20kt wet. Min RVR 800m. No approach lighting RWY12. Night landing RWY30 prohibited if PAPI u/s. Code F aircraft taxi with outer engines shut.
Frequencies
- Tower: 118.400 MHz
- Ground: 121.850 MHz
- Operations: 119.050 MHz
- Traffic/Approach: 121.300 MHz
- ATIS: 127.600 MHz
Operation Hours
Pointe-à-Pitre Le Raizet International Airport operates 24 hours (H24). See all 24-hour airports worldwide →
- Extra Hours On Request: No
- Remarks: Tower and Approach H24. RFFS Cat 9 (17:00-03:00 UTC), Cat 7 (03:00-17:00 UTC). CTR Class D, SFC to 2500ft. Transition altitude 9000ft.
Contacts
- AIS Tel: +590 590482012
- ARO Tel: N/A
- MET Tel: N/A
- Admin Tel: +590 590211405
- Health Tel: N/A
- Police Tel: N/A
- Authorities Tel: N/A
- Website: https://www.guadeloupe.aeroport.fr
- Remarks: ATS fax: +590 590482100. Customs: +590 590830379 / [email protected]. Fuel (GPAP): +590 590837006 / [email protected]. Meteo: +590 590896060. Ops after-hours: +590 690579255.
Slots / PPR
- Slot Required: No
- PPR Required: No
- PPR Contact: No formal slot coordination or PPR required. Parking stand assignment via TWR. ATS Tel: 0590 48 20 12, Fax: 0590 48 21 00
- Remarks: No formal slot coordination or PPR required. Parking stand assignment via TWR. ATS: +590 590482012, Fax: +590 590482100.
Customs
- Open: 10:00
- Close: 04:00
- Phone: N/A
- Extra Hours On Request: No
- Remarks: 10:00-04:00 UTC (06:00-00:00 local AST). Hours adjustable based on traffic. GenDec required 24h prior. Police H24. Contact: +590 590830379 / [email protected]
Fees
- Landing Fee: EUR 8.50 per metric ton MTOW
- Parking Fee: EUR 4.25 per metric ton MTOW per 24 hours
- Handling Mandatory: Yes
- Currency: EUR
- Remarks: French DGAC fee structure. Guadeloupe Pole Caraibe. RFFS Cat 9 (17:00-03:00 UTC), Cat 7 (03:00-17:00 UTC).
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: JET A-1
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-04-03
- Remarks: Provider: GPAP. 2 trucks (18,000L each, 300 L/min) + 4 servicers (2,500 L/min). Available 1000-0200 UTC, on request 0200-1000 UTC. Tel: +590 590 837006
- Fuel Type: 100LL
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-04-03
- Remarks: Provider: GPAP. 1 truck (5,000L, 200 L/min). Available 1000-0200 UTC, on request 0200-1000 UTC. Tel: +590 590 837006
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Yes
- GENDEC Required: Yes
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: French overseas territory (EU outermost region). Schengen does not apply. French immigration and customs rules. Police H24.
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: N/A
- Curfew End: N/A
- Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
- Remarks: No curfew. Single runway (11,499 ft). Trade winds predominate. Hurricane season June-November. Volcanic activity from Soufriere can affect air quality.
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- What is the tower frequency at TFFR?
- The tower frequency at Pointe-à-Pitre Le Raizet International Airport is 118.4 MHz.
- What fuel is available at TFFR?
- Pointe-à-Pitre Le Raizet International Airport offers JET A-1, 100LL.
- Is customs available at TFFR?
- Yes, customs at Pointe-à-Pitre Le Raizet International Airport is available from 10:00 to 04:00.
- Where is TFFR located?
- Pointe-à-Pitre Le Raizet International Airport (TFFR) is located in Pointe-à-Pitre, Guadeloupe.
- What is the IATA code for TFFR?
- The IATA code for Pointe-à-Pitre Le Raizet International Airport is PTP.
- How long is the runway at TFFR?
- The main runway at Pointe-à-Pitre Le Raizet International Airport (12/30) measures 11499 X 148.
- Does TFFR have an ILS approach?
- Yes, Pointe-à-Pitre Le Raizet International Airport has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runway 12/30.
- Is TFFR a port of entry?
- Yes, Pointe-à-Pitre Le Raizet International Airport is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.