# Hewanorra International Airport (UVF)

> Vieux Fort, LC · IATA: UVF · ICAO: TLPL · Large Airport · Cargo Hub

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| IATA | `UVF` |
| ICAO | `TLPL` |
| City | Vieux Fort |
| Country | LC |
| Type | Large Airport |
| Elevation | 4 m |
| Cargo | ✅ |
| GPS | 13.73320, -60.95260 |

## Description

Tourism dictates the rhythm of Hewanorra International, the only Saint Lucian airport able to take intercontinental widebodies and the island's primary air-cargo point. Sitting near Vieux Fort at the southern tip of the island, it is operated by the Saint Lucia Air and Sea Ports Authority (SLASPA). Freight moves almost entirely in the holds of long-haul passenger jets flown by British Airways, Virgin Atlantic, American, Delta, JetBlue, United, Air Canada, KLM and Qatar Airways on routes to New York, Miami and London. No scheduled freighter operates here; bulk exports such as bananas travel by sea through the adjacent port of Vieux Fort. Inbound air cargo centres on consumer goods, spare parts, pharmaceuticals and temperature-sensitive foodstuffs for the hospitality industry. Clearance is handled by the Saint Lucia Customs & Excise Department, while the Saint Lucia Free Zone at Vieux Fort offers bonded trade and storage. The 2,744-metre runway and a recently upgraded terminal underpin the airport's push for more premium and charter traffic.

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