Douglas-Charles Airport — Marigot, Dominica

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Looking for the Marigot airport code? Douglas-Charles Airport's IATA code is DOM (ICAO: TDPD).

Distance & flight time from DOM

Douglas-Charles Airport

DOM refers to Douglas-Charles Airport, the main international gateway to the Caribbean island of Dominica, located near Marigot on the island's northeastern coast. Named after two former Dominican prime ministers, the airport handles regional flights connecting Dominica to neighboring islands like Antigua, Guadeloupe, and Puerto Rico, since its runway length has historically limited larger long-haul aircraft. Dominica markets itself as the Nature Island of the Caribbean, prized for rainforests, volcanic terrain, and diving rather than beach resorts, and DOM serves as the primary entry point for ecotourists. The airport has undergone periodic expansion discussions to accommodate growing tourism demand and improve resilience following hurricane damage that has affected the island's infrastructure.

Runways at Douglas-Charles Airport (DOM)

RunwayLengthWidthSurface
09/276352 ft (1936 m)148 ft (45 m)ASP

Radio frequencies for Douglas-Charles Airport (DOM)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
TWRTWR118.9 MHz

Airports near Douglas-Charles Airport (DOM)

DOM is sometimes mixed up with Dominican Republic airports like SDQ or PUJ; it actually serves the separate island nation of Dominica, a much smaller Caribbean country.

FAQ

What is the IATA code for Douglas-Charles Airport?

The IATA code for Douglas-Charles Airport is DOM.

What is the ICAO code for Douglas-Charles Airport?

The ICAO code for Douglas-Charles Airport is TDPD. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.