Douglas-Charles Airport

TDPD / DOM

Marigot, DM

Last Updated
Mar 4, 15:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 35 min ago
15:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
26°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 22°C
13 kt
120°
10+ km
Visibility
3,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR TDPD 041500Z 12013KT 9999 SCT015 BKN030 26/22 Q1018

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 73 ft
SCT 1,500 ft AGL
BKN 3,000 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
1,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,573 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
3,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,073 ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF TDPD 041100Z 0412/0512 11008KT 9999 SCT016 SCT034 TEMPO 0412/0418 11015G25KT SHRA BKN014 BKN032
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
15:35Z BASE
+0h
VFR 110° 8 kt
Visibility: 10+ km

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Airport Runway Layout

N
DPD
09 ✈️
27

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 09/27
Active: 09
5,761 ft 148 ft ASP 70°
11.3 kt 6.5 kt
30° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - TDPD

2,469 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
68.8%
MVFR
30.2%
IFR
0.7%
LIFR
0.3%

Douglas-Charles Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 68.8% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 1% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the SE averaging 7 knots. Temperatures typically range between 14°C and 32°C with an average of 26.7°C. The best months for VFR flying are February, December, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SE (135°)
Average Speed: 7 kt
Maximum Recorded: 16 kt
Calm Winds: 0%
Direction Distribution:
N
0.3%
NE
0.1%
E
36.3%
SE
41.2%
S
2.4%
SW
0.9%
W
15.6%
NW
3.1%

Temperature Range

Average: 26.7°C
Range: 14°C to 32°C
14°C 32°C

Visibility

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

Best Months for VFR

February December October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 09/27
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3 kt

Statistics computed from 2,469 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Douglas-Charles Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: TDPD
IATA Code: DOM
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 73 ft MSL

Location

City: Marigot
Country: DM
Latitude: 15.547000°
Longitude: -61.299999°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+4

Runway Information

Runway 09/27
Length: 5,761 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Douglas-Charles Airport

Overview

Douglas-Charles Airport serves the Caribbean island of Dominica, located at an elevation of 73 feet MSL near Marigot. As a medium-sized airport, it provides critical air transportation infrastructure for the region, supporting both commercial and general aviation operations.

Flying Conditions

The airport experiences predominantly favorable Visual Flight Rules (VFR) conditions, with 67.7% of observations showing clear weather. Pilots can expect consistent southeast winds averaging 6.7 knots, with maximum gusts up to 16 knots. Temperature remains stable, typically ranging between 14°C and 32°C with an average of 27°C.

Notable Features

The single runway 09/27 is 5,761 feet long with an asphalt surface, oriented to take maximum advantage of the prevailing southeast winds. Crosswind conditions are minimal, with an average crosswind of only 2.8 knots. The airport's wind profile shows 100% favorable wind alignment for the runway.

Approach Considerations

December, October, and September represent the most consistent VFR months for operations. Pilots should anticipate southeast winds and plan approaches to runway 09/27, which offers optimal wind alignment. Visibility consistently averages 10 statute miles, with extremely rare occurrences of restricted visibility conditions.

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

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
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.