George F. L. Charles Airport

TLPC / SLU

Castries, LC

Last Updated
Mar 4, 22:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 48 min ago
22:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
27°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 21°C
11 kt
90°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1013 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR TLPC 042200Z COR 09011KT 9999 SCT022 27/21 Q1013 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 22 ft
SCT 2,200 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
2,200 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,222 ft AMSL
QNH
1013 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1012 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (22 ft)
Pressure Alt
30 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,475 ft
ISA Deviation: +12.0°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF TLPC 041700Z 2418/0518 08014G28KT 9999 SCT024 TEMPO 0418/0506 SHRA BKN018
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
22:48Z BASE
+0h
VFR 80° 14 kt
Visibility: 10+ km

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
LPC
09 ✈️
27

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 09/27
Active: 09
5,735 ft 148 ft ASP 75°
11.0 kt 0.0 kt
0° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - TLPC

2,243 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
77.5%
MVFR
22.3%
IFR
0.1%
LIFR
0%

George F. L. Charles Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 77.5% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 0.1% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 8.1 knots, with gusts recorded up to 134 knots. The climate is relatively stable with temperatures averaging 28.5°C (range: 20°C to 33°C). The best months for VFR flying are November, September, February.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: E (90°)
Average Speed: 8.1 kt
Maximum Recorded: 134 kt
Calm Winds: 2%
Direction Distribution:
N
0.3%
NE
4.4%
E
72.8%
SE
17.2%
S
1.5%
SW
0.4%
W
1.2%
NW
0.2%

Temperature Range

Average: 28.5°C
Range: 20°C to 33°C
20°C 33°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0%

Best Months for VFR

November September February

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 09/27
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.2 kt

Statistics computed from 2,243 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

George F. L. Charles Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: TLPC
IATA Code: SLU
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 22 ft MSL

Location

City: Castries
Country: LC
Latitude: 14.020200°
Longitude: -60.992901°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+4

Runway Information

Runway 09/27
Length: 5,735 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About George F. L. Charles Airport

Overview

George F. L. Charles Airport serves Castries, Saint Lucia, as a medium-sized airport situated at 22 feet above mean sea level. Located at coordinates 14.020200, -60.992901, the airport supports regional aviation operations with its single runway 09/27, which measures 5,735 feet and is surfaced with asphalt.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at the airport are predominantly favorable for visual flight rules (VFR), with 78.6% of observations supporting VFR operations. The prevailing wind comes from the east at an average of 7.8 knots, with temperatures consistently ranging between 20°C and 33°C. Pilots can expect excellent visibility, with an average of 10 statute miles and no reported instances of fog.

Notable Features

The airport's geographic location in the Caribbean presents typical tropical maritime environmental conditions. With consistently easterly winds and minimal meteorological disruptions, the airport offers stable approach and departure environments. The runway alignment and wind patterns suggest minimal wind-related operational challenges for most aircraft.

Approach Considerations

Runway 09/27 benefits from highly favorable wind conditions, with 100% wind alignment and an average crosswind of only 2.2 knots. November, September, and January represent the most consistently favorable months for VFR operations, providing optimal flying conditions for pilots approaching or departing the airport.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

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NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.