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Hewanorra International Airport Guide (UVF)

Airport info
Code: uvf
Address:
PO Box 373, Vieux-Fort, Saint Lucia
Location:

The airport is situated near Vieux-Fort, towards the southern tip of the island, about 56km (35 miles) south of Castries and 4km (2.5 miles) north of Vieux-Fort.

Number of terminals: 1 Dialling code: +1 758
Telephone:
(758) 454 6355
Timezone: GMT -4:00

Here you'll find essential information on Hewanorra International Airport, St. Lucia,including contact information, airport transfers, airport facilities and how to get there.

Airport news: 

Hewanorra International's cargo handling facilities have recently been reconstructed.

Information: 

For general information, contact the Airport Manager (tel: 758) 454 6355). For tourist information, contact the St Lucia Tourist Board (tel: (758) 452 4094; www.stlucia.org).

Website: 
www.slaspa.com
Driving directions: 

The airport can be easily reached using the East Coast road, the main link between the north and south of the island.

Public Transport

Public transport road: 

Bus: The airport's proximity to the East Coast road means that public transport is readily accessible; public buses stop on the road just outside the airport complex.

Taxi: Taxis are available outside the terminal, running to Castries (journey time - 1 hour) and the rest of the island.

Public transport air: 

Air: LIAT (tel: 758) 452 2348) offers light aircraft shuttles to many destinations around the Caribbean. Helicopter services are available on request from St Lucia Helicopters (tel: (758) 453 6950).

Terminal facilities

Money: 

There is a bank with bureau de change open 1200-1630.

Food: 

There are several restaurants, cafes and bars at the airport.

Shopping: 

There are a few shops in the terminal; duty-free is available in the Departures lounge.

Luggage: 

There are no left-luggage facilities at the airport.

Other: 

A pharmacy, first aid and medical services are available. A hospital is within 3km of the airport. Most airport facilities are open 0600-0000.

Airport facilities

Conference and business: 

There are no business or conference facilities at the airport. The nearby Skyway Inn (tel: (758) 454 3330; www.skywaystlucia.com) offers conference facilities for up to 400 delegates.

Disabled facilities: 

Wheelchairs, lifts, personal assistance and accessible toilets are provided for disabled passengers. Passengers requiring special assistance should inform their airline prior to travel.

Car parking: 

There are spaces for 100 cars at the airport in front of the terminal building.

Car rental: 

Alto, Avis, Budget and St. Lucia Car Rental are among car hire companies located at the airport.

Airport hotels

There is no hotel at the airport. Nearby hotels include Juliette's Lodge (tel: (758) 454 5300; www.julietteslodge.com), Kabran (tel: (758) 454 3331; www.kabranstlucia.com), and the Skyway Inn (tel: (758) 454 3330; www.skywaystlucia.com), which are all in the immediate vicinity of the airport.

Juliette's Lodge
Telephone: (758) 454 5300
Website:
http://www.julietteslodge.com
Kabran
Telephone: (758) 454 3331
Website:
http://www.kabranstlucia.com
Skyway Inn
Telephone: (758) 454 3330
Website:
http://www.skywaystlucia.com
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