Argyle International Airport
Kingstown, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Argyle International Airport
Saint Vincent's modern international gateway to the Caribbean.
- ›Argyle International Airport was the largest infrastructure project ever undertaken in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.
- ›It replaced E.T. Joshua Airport, which could not accommodate large jet aircraft due to its short runway.
- ›The airport was built on reclaimed land on the eastern coast of Saint Vincent near Argyle village.
- ›Construction faced multiple delays and cost overruns before the airport officially opened in February 2017.
- ›The runway length allows wide-body aircraft to operate, enabling more direct long-haul connections.
Argyle International Airport, serving Kingstown on the island of St. Vincent, opened in February 2017 after years of construction, replacing the former E.T. Joshua Airport. Built on the island's windward coast, it is St. Vincent and the Grenadines' first true international airport capable of handling wide-body aircraft. The airport plays a vital role in connecting this small Eastern Caribbean nation to regional hubs and international destinations.
- Main Terminal — A single modern terminal handling all departures and arrivals, featuring check-in counters, immigration, customs, and basic retail and dining facilities.
- Taxis available directly outside the arrivals hall
- Minibuses (shared vans) running routes toward Kingstown
- Car rental desks available within the terminal
- Private hotel transfers bookable in advance
- Royalton Saint Lucia (regional reference, limited options near airport)
- Beachcombers Hotel, Kingstown
- Cobblestone Inn, Kingstown
- Marriott-affiliated properties in Kingstown area
- Villa lodges along the windward coast
Inside the terminal, travellers will find a small selection of cafes and snack outlets offering light meals, Caribbean dishes, and beverages. Options are limited airside, so arriving early for a full meal is advisable. Just outside the airport perimeter, local roadside vendors and small restaurants serve authentic Vincentian cuisine at affordable prices.
- Confirm your flight status in advance as schedules on smaller Caribbean routes can change
- Exchange currency or use ATMs in Kingstown before arriving at the airport, as facilities airside are limited
- Taxis do not always use meters — agree on a fare before departing
- Allow extra time if travelling onward by ferry to the Grenadine islands from Kingstown port
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Argyle International Airport is an international airport on the island of Saint Vincent in the Caribbean nation of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. It is located in Argyle, about 5.17 miles (8.32 km) from the capital Kingstown.
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