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Douglas-Charles Airport

Marigot, Dominica

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Douglas-Charles Airport

Marigot, Dominica
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Dominica's main gateway nestled between mountains and sea.

Opened
1981
Location
Marigot, Dominica
Douglas-Charles Airport is the principal international airport serving the Commonwealth of Dominica, located on the northeastern coast of the island near the village of Marigot. It replaced the older Canefield Airport as the primary entry point for visitors to the island, offering a longer runway capable of handling larger regional jet aircraft. The airport was renamed in 2014 in honor of two former Prime Ministers of Dominica, Pierre Charles and Roosevelt Douglas. Its setting between the Atlantic Ocean and steep volcanic terrain makes approaches challenging and limits the size of aircraft that can operate there. The facility serves as a key link for Dominica's growing ecotourism industry, connecting the island to regional hubs such as Antigua, Barbados, Puerto Rico, and Sint Maarten, from which passengers can access international long-haul connections.
Terminals
The airport has a single modest terminal building handling both arrivals and departures for regional traffic.
Getting to & from
Ground transport to the capital Roseau, located about 40 kilometers away, is available by taxi and privately arranged transfers, with the journey taking approximately one hour.
Airlines here
Major carriers serving Douglas-Charles Airport include LIAT (historically), Caribbean Airlines, WinAir, and InterCaribbean Airways.
Notable facts
  • ›Renamed in 2014 to honor former Prime Ministers Roosevelt Douglas and Pierre Charles.
  • ›The runway length limits operations to turboprop and smaller regional jet aircraft.
  • ›Located on Dominica's northeastern Atlantic coast, near the village of Marigot.
  • ›Challenging mountainous terrain surrounding the airport makes approaches technically demanding.
  • ›Dominica has pursued plans to build a new international airport capable of handling larger aircraft to boost tourism.
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Gateway to Dominica's rugged Atlantic coast and volcanic highlands

Douglas-Charles Airport, formerly known as Melville Hall Airport, serves as Dominica's main international gateway on the island's northeastern Atlantic coast. Situated near Marigot, it handles the bulk of the island's commercial air traffic despite its challenging mountainous surroundings. The airport underwent significant upgrades and was renamed in 2014 to honor two of Dominica's national heroes, Eugenia Charles and Rosie Douglas.

Terminals
  • Main Terminal — A single modest terminal handling all arrivals, departures, and customs functions for both regional and limited international flights.
Ground Transport
  • Taxi services available directly outside the terminal
  • Shared minibus routes connecting Marigot and Roseau
  • Pre-arranged hotel shuttle transfers
  • Car rental desks available at the terminal
Nearby Hotels
  • Calibishie Cove
  • Pointe Baptiste Estate
  • Calibishie Lodges
  • Sea Cliff Cottages
Dining

Dining options inside Douglas-Charles Airport are limited to a small café offering basic snacks, sandwiches, and local beverages. Visitors are advised to eat before arriving or to explore the nearby village of Marigot for more substantial local Dominican cuisine. Roadside vendors and small restaurants along the route to Roseau offer fresh fruit, fish dishes, and traditional island fare.

Traveller Tips
  • The road from the airport to Roseau takes approximately 60–90 minutes via winding mountain roads, so plan your transfer time generously.
  • Book taxis in advance if arriving late in the evening, as services can be scarce after hours.
  • Carry some Eastern Caribbean Dollars (XCD) as smaller vendors and minibuses may not accept cards.
  • Pack light and use soft-sided luggage, as small regional aircraft serving the island have strict baggage weight limits.
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Route map (8 destinations)

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Routes

DOM → PTP3S · AT5
DOM → SXM3S · AT5
DOM → SJUAA · SF3
DOM → SJUBB · SF3
DOM → ANULI · AT7 DH3
DOM → BGILI · DH3 AT7
DOM → PTPLI · DH3
DOM → SJULI · DH3
DOM → SVDLI · DH3
DOM → PTPWM · AT4
DOM → SXMWM · AT4
DOM → EISXV · J32
DOM → SXMXV · J32
DOM → EISYI · CNT
DOM → SJUYI · CNT
DOM → STTYI · CNT
DOM → SXMYI · CNT
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Douglas–Charles Airport
Encyclopaedia

Douglas–Charles Airport, formerly known as Melville Hall Airport, is an airport located on the northeast coast of Dominica, 2 mi (3.2 km) northwest of Marigot. It is about one hour away from the second largest city Portsmouth. It is one of only two airports in the island nation of Dominica, the other being Canefield Airport located three miles (5 km) northeast of Roseau.

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