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Full Airport Name
Hewanorra International Airport
Address
PO Box 373, Vieux-Fort, St Lucia, West Indies
Airport Code
UVF
Country Code
1
Telephone
75845 46355
Website
Number of Terminals
1
Time Zone
GMT - 4
Location
The airport is situated near Vieux-Fort, towards the southern tip of the island, about 64km (40 miles) from Castries.
Driving Directions
The airport can be easily reached using the East Coast road, the main link between the north and south of the island.
Car Parking
There are spaces for 100 cars at the airport in front of the terminal building.
Car Hire
Avis, Budget and St. Lucia Car Rental are among car hire companies located at the airport.
Public Transport
Air
LIAT (tel: 75845 23051/2) offers air shuttles in light aircraft to many destinations around the Caribbean. Helicopter services are available on request from St Lucia Helicopters (tel: 75845 36950).
Road
Bus: The airport’s proximity to the East Coast road means that public transport is readily accessible; public buses stop on the road just outside the airport complex.
Taxi: Taxis are available outside the terminal, running to Castries and the north of the island.
LIAT (tel: 75845 23051/2) offers air shuttles in light aircraft to many destinations around the Caribbean. Helicopter services are available on request from St Lucia Helicopters (tel: 75845 36950).
Road
Bus: The airport’s proximity to the East Coast road means that public transport is readily accessible; public buses stop on the road just outside the airport complex.
Taxi: Taxis are available outside the terminal, running to Castries and the north of the island.
Information and Help Desks
For general information, contact the Airport Manager (tel: 75845 46355). For tourist information, contact the St Lucia Tourist Board (tel: 75845 24094; website: www.stlucia.org).
Airport Facilities
Money and communications: There is a bank with bureau de change open 1200-1630.
Eating and drinking: There are several restaurants, cafes and bars at the airport.
Shopping: There are a few shops in the terminal; duty-free is available in the Departures lounge.
Luggage: There are no left-luggage facilities at the airport.
Other facilities: A pharmacy, first aid and medical services are available. A hospital is within 3km (2 miles) of the airport. Most airport facilities are open 0600-2300.
Eating and drinking: There are several restaurants, cafes and bars at the airport.
Shopping: There are a few shops in the terminal; duty-free is available in the Departures lounge.
Luggage: There are no left-luggage facilities at the airport.
Other facilities: A pharmacy, first aid and medical services are available. A hospital is within 3km (2 miles) of the airport. Most airport facilities are open 0600-2300.
Conference and Business Facilities
There are no business or conference facilities at the airport. The nearby Skyway Inn (tel: 75845 47111/5) can provide conference facilities for up to 250 delegates.
Facilities for Disabled Travellers
Wheelchairs, lifts, personal assistance and physically-accessible toilets are provided for disabled passengers. Passengers requiring special assistance should inform their airline prior to travel.
Hotels
There is no hotel at the airport. Nearby hotels include Juliette’s Lodge (tel: 75845 45300; website: www.julietteslodge.com), Kabran (tel: 75845 43331; website: www.kabranstlucia.com), Kimatrai Hotel (tel: 75845 46328) and Skyway Inn (tel: 75845 4 7111/5), which are all in the immediate vicinity of the airport.