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Airport Name
Hewanorra International Airport

Airport Location
The airport is situated near Vieux-Fort Quarter, towards the southern tip of the island of Saint Lucia, about 33 miles from the capital city of Castries.

IATA Code
UVF

Telephone
+758 454 6355

Website
www.hewanorrainternationalairport.com

Airport Overview

Hewanorra International Airport is the smaller of St Lucia’s two airports (the other is George F L Charles Airport) and handles approximately 500,000 passengers annually. It was originally a military facility and used to be known as Beane Army Airfield.

The airport is situated 2.3 miles (3.7km) north of Vieux Fort and 34 miles (56km) from Castries. As you’d expect in the Caribbean, staff members are friendly and helpful and passengers should have a good experience traveling through Hewanorra International Airport.

Once you’re ready to leave the airport, there are several ways of getting around St Lucia, including helicopter charters, yachts and ferries. Visitors are encouraged to try some of these alternative modes of transportation as they offer a unique glimpse into the Caribbean lifestyle.

Terminal Transfer

There is only one terminal at the airport and passengers should be able to make their way through it, on foot, without any trouble at all.

Getting into Town

Train: There are no rail services on St Lucia.

Taxis: Taxis can be found directly outside the Arrivals area. A trip to Castries will take approximately an hour; the journey will cost $175 XCD (about $65 USD) for up to four passengers.

Bus: Buses depart regularly from just outside of the airport complex and a trip to Castries will cost $8 XCD  (approximately $3 USD).

Car Parking

There are 250 parking spaces available at the airport.

Information Desks

There is a customer service desk in the main terminal building to assist passengers with any problems or questions they may have.

Airport Facilities

Money and communications: The airport has a currency exchange office and a bank in the terminal.

Luggage: There are no left luggage services at the airport. However, there is an Airport Customer Service desk.

Conference and business: There are no conference or business facilities at the airport, although the nearby Skyway Inn has facilities for nearly 400 people.

Other facilities: The airport has a pharmacy, medical services, meteorological services, tour operators, and a hospital nearby.

Wi-Fi: Free Wi-Fi is available in the terminals and waiting areas.

Shopping: Due to the airport’s modest size, the shopping opportunities are limited; however the departure area has a duty free shop.

Food and drink: The airport has a number of small restaurants, cafes and bars.

 

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Ryan ClareRyan has traveled to more than 15 countries including Canada, France, Austria and Spain. He has an insatiable curiosity that manifests in a knack for travel. He hopes to travel to every continent and experience as many cites and cultures as possible.

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