Douglas-Charles Airport
Overview summary
Douglas-Charles Airport, previously known as Melville Hall Airport, is located on the northeast coast of Dominica.
The airport, which is the largest on the island, is about one hour away from the second-largest city Portsmouth.
For private jet charter flights to and from Douglas-Charles Airport, call PrivateFly on +44 (0) 20 7100 6960 (24 hours).
DOUGLAS-CHARLES AIRPORT HISTORY
The Melville Hall area was chosen as the site for Dominica’s main airport in 1944, due to its extensive flat land. The airport first opened in November 1961.
The airport was renamed from Melville Hall Airport to Douglas-Charles Airport on October 27, 2014 in honour of Prime Ministers Rosie Douglas and Pierre Charles.
DOUGLAS-CHARLES AIRPORT FACTS
Airport Codes: DOM/TDPD
Elevation: 73 ft.
Runway Length: 4,777 ft.