Hewanorra Intl (TLPL/UVF) — Vieuxfort, Saint Lucia
Hewanorra Intl (TLPL/UVF) serves Vieuxfort, Saint Lucia. This is a major international airport with 1 runway (10/28). Field elevation is 14 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: TLPL
- Name: Hewanorra Intl
- Type: large_airport
- Category: International
- Latitude: 13.7332
- Longitude: -60.952599
- Elevation: 14 ft
- Country: Saint Lucia
- Municipality: Vieuxfort
- IATA Code: UVF
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: TTZP
- Timezone: America/St_Lucia
- Distance from City: 3.7 km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: Yes
Runways
Runway 10/28
- Designation: 10/28
- Dimensions: 9003 X 148
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: 68/F/B/X/T
- Lighting: HIRL, PAPI (RWY 28)
- NAVAIDs: VOR/DME (BNE 112.4), NDB (BNE 305 kHz)
- Approach Types: RNAV (GPS), VOR/DME, NDB
- Remarks: Displaced threshold 493 ft on RWY 10. Windshear/turbulence on final RWY 10 with NE wind ≥15 kt. Fire category 9.
Frequencies
- Tower: 118.300 MHz
- Ground: 121.600 MHz
- Operations: 119.800 MHz
- Traffic/Approach: Approach (APP): 119.8 MHz (1000-0300Z); Tower (TWR): 118.3 MHz; Ground (GND): 121.6 MHz; Emergency: 121.5 MHz MHz
- ATIS: 126.150 MHz
Operation Hours
- Extra Hours On Request: No
- Remarks: 1000-0300 UTC daily (06:00-23:00 local AST). Tower same hours.
Contacts
- AIS Tel: +1 758-454-6355
- ARO Tel: N/A
- MET Tel: N/A
- Admin Tel: +1 758-457-6100
- Health Tel: N/A
- Police Tel: N/A
- Authorities Tel: N/A
- Website: https://www.slaspa.com/hia/
- Remarks: Airport Manager: +1 758-457-6160. SLASPA HQ: +1 758-457-6100, [email protected]. MET office operates H24.
Slots / PPR
- Slot Required: No
- PPR Required: No
- PPR Contact: +1 758-457-6160
- Remarks: Landing permits may be required for private/charter flights. Contact SLASPA: [email protected] or +1 758-457-3020.
Customs
- Open: 10:00
- Close: 03:00
- Phone: N/A
- Extra Hours On Request: No
- Remarks: 1000-0300 UTC daily (06:00-23:00 local AST). Same hours as ATS.
Fees
- Landing Fee: 20.00 XCD flat (≤6,000 lbs); 3.50 XCD per 1,000 lbs (6,001-50,000 lbs); 3.60 XCD per 1,000 lbs (50,001-350,000 lbs)
- Parking Fee: 20% of landing fee per 24h (first 2h free, min 10.00 XCD)
- Handling Mandatory: Yes
- Currency: XCD
- Remarks: Nav/Com fee: 40 XCD (≤12,500 lbs), 60 XCD (12,501-75,000 lbs), 150 XCD (>75,000 lbs). Extension fee: 50% of landing fee (≤1h), 100% (>1h), min 300 XCD. Private jet permit: 100 XCD. Pax security: 13 XCD/dep pax. Airport Service Charge: 25 USD (CARICOM) / 53 USD (non-CARICOM). Airport Development Charge: 35 USD.
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: JET A-1
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-04-04
- Remarks: Hydrant system with 2 refueling bays. Fueling hours 1130-2030 UTC Mon-Fri (07:30-16:30 local). Other times by prior arrangement.
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Yes
- GENDEC Required: Yes
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: CARICOM APIS required for all international flights. Submit no later than 30 min before departure. Full CIQ facilities.
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: 03:00
- Curfew End: 10:00
- Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
- Remarks: Airport operates 1000-0300 UTC only. Transition altitude 9,000 ft. Class D airspace. ARFF Cat 9 (supports ICAO Code E, up to 65m wingspan).
Alternates
TLPC
- ICAO: TLPC
- Name: George F. Charles
- Distance (NM): 17.4
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: Port of entry. APIS required under CARICOM legislation. All passengers must complete online form at travelslu.govt.lc up to 3 days before arrival.
TVSB
- ICAO: TVSB
- Name: J.F. Mitchell
- Distance (NM): 48.2
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: Port of entry. J.F. Mitchell Airport, Bequia. Immigration available.
TVSM
- ICAO: TVSM
- Name: Mustique Is
- Distance (NM): 52.5
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: Port of entry. Mustique Airport. Exclusive private island.
TVSC
- ICAO: TVSC
- Name: Canouan
- Distance (NM): 66.1
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: Port of entry. Canouan Airport. Luxury resort island.
TVSU
- ICAO: TVSU
- Name: Union I. Intl
- Distance (NM): 73.1
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: Port of entry. Union Island Airport. Grenadines gateway.
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- What are the operating hours of TLPL?
- Hewanorra Intl operates from 10:00 to 03:00.
- What is the tower frequency at TLPL?
- The tower frequency at Hewanorra Intl is 118.3 MHz.
- What fuel is available at TLPL?
- Hewanorra Intl offers JET A-1.
- Is customs available at TLPL?
- Yes, customs at Hewanorra Intl is available from 10:00 to 03:00.
- Where is TLPL located?
- Hewanorra Intl (TLPL) is located in Vieuxfort, Saint Lucia.
- What is the IATA code for TLPL?
- The IATA code for Hewanorra Intl is UVF.
- How long is the runway at TLPL?
- The main runway at Hewanorra Intl (10/28) measures 9003 X 148.
- Is TLPL a port of entry?
- Yes, Hewanorra Intl is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.