Airport code
SLU — George F. L. Charles Airport
SLU is the IATA code for George F. L. Charles Airport, an airport serving Castries, Saint Lucia. Its ICAO code is TLPC, and it operates in the America/St_Lucia time zone (UTC-4). The airport sits at 14.0202, -60.9929 in the Northern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 22 ft (7 m).
Overview
About George F. L. Charles Airport
George F. L. Charles Airport 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.
Reference data
Airport information
| IATA code | SLU |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | TLPC |
| Airport name | George F. L. Charles Airport |
| City | Castries |
| Country | Saint Lucia |
| Time zone | America/St_Lucia (UTC-4) |
| Latitude | 14.0202 |
| Longitude | -60.9929 |
| Elevation | 22 ft (7 m) |
| Airport type | Medium airport |
| Continent | North America |
| Runways | 1 |
| Longest runway | 5,735 ft (1,748 m) |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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What is the IATA code for George F. L. Charles Airport?
The IATA code for George F. L. Charles Airport is SLU.
What is the ICAO code for George F. L. Charles Airport?
The ICAO code for George F. L. Charles Airport is TLPC.
Where is SLU airport located?
George F. L. Charles Airport (SLU) is located in Castries, Saint Lucia.
What time zone is SLU in?
George F. L. Charles Airport operates in the America/St_Lucia time zone, which is UTC-4.
What is the nearest airport to SLU?
The nearest airport to George F. L. Charles Airport (SLU) is Hewanorra International Airport (UVF) in Vieux Fort, about 32 km away.
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