Douglas-Charles Airport

DOM / TDPD

IATA Code
DOM
ICAO Code
TDPD
Airport Type
Large Airport
Class
Unknown

Douglas‑Charles Airport (DOM) is Dominica’s main airport for regional commercial flights and is located on the northeastern side of the island. It is a small airport with a single passenger terminal focused on regional and inter‑Caribbean services.

The facility is compact and designed for shorter flights with straightforward arrivals and departures.

Douglas-Charles Airport
Elevation: 22 m
15.5464, -61.3005

Terminal Guide for Douglas-Charles Airport #

The airport operates from one small passenger terminal that handles check‑in, security and arrivals in a single building. Facilities are limited compared with larger international airports.

Because the terminal is small, movement between check‑in, security and gates is by walking; there are no inter‑terminal transfers.

Getting to and From Douglas-Charles Airport #

Ground transport options are primarily taxis and private transfers; rental cars may be available. Travel times to island towns vary widely because of the island’s road network - expect longer drives than straight‑line distance implies.

  • Car / driving: Rental cars are available at or near the airport from local suppliers; roads can be narrow and winding.
  • Taxis & transfers: Taxis and prearranged private transfers are the most common way to reach hotels and towns.
  • Public transit: Limited public bus services may exist but schedules and reliability vary; rely on taxis or booked transfers for timely connections.

Facilities, Shopping, and Dining at Douglas-Charles Airport #

Facilities are basic and aimed at short regional operations: a small number of concessions, check‑in counters and baggage claim.

  • Lounges: No major airline lounges are expected.
  • Food & drink: Limited food and drink options inside the terminal; bring snacks or water if arriving late.
  • Wi‑Fi: Wi‑Fi availability may be limited; do not rely on high‑speed connections for important tasks.
  • Charging & seating: Seating is available though charging points may be limited.
  • Accessibility: Basic accessibility services are provided; check with your carrier for assistance needs.

Tips for Douglas-Charles Airport #

  • Road access to Roseau can be long: Douglas‑Charles Airport sits on the northeast of Dominica; travel to the capital Roseau can take considerably longer than island distance suggests due to winding roads.
  • Small terminal: Expect a compact terminal with limited food and retail options - bring essentials on arrival if needed.
  • Check flight connectivity: Many services are regional; confirm onward connections carefully as schedules can change.

Weather & Climate near Douglas-Charles Airport #

Climate

Douglas-Charles Airport's climate is classified as Tropical Rainforest - Tropical Rainforest climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 22°C to 31°C. Heavy rainfall (2237 mm/year), wettest in November.

Air Quality: AQI 31 Good
Best Time to Visit
FebruaryMarchApril
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
31°
Warmest Month
23°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Very Good 22° - 29° 25° 150 mm some cloud 77% 4.8 m/s 1.7 very high 11.2h
February Excellent 22° - 29° 25° 96 mm some cloud 76% 4.9 m/s 2.1 extreme 11.5h
March Excellent 22° - 29° 26° 110 mm some cloud 76% 4.8 m/s 2.4 extreme 11.9h
April Excellent 23° - 30° 27° 99 mm partly cloudy 77% 4.6 m/s 2.6 extreme 12.4h
May Very Good 24° - 31° 31° 173 mm partly cloudy 78% 4.8 m/s 2.5 extreme 12.7h
June Very Good 25° - 31° 32° 158 mm partly cloudy 79% 5.4 m/s 2.3 extreme 12.9h
July Good 25° - 31° 32° 171 mm partly cloudy 80% 5.1 m/s 2.3 extreme 12.8h
August Good 25° - 31° 32° 231 mm some cloud 80% 4.5 m/s 2.4 extreme 12.5h
September Good 24° - 31° 31° 259 mm partly cloudy 80% 3.8 m/s 2.3 extreme 12.1h
October Very Good 24° - 31° 31° 279 mm partly cloudy 80% 3.5 m/s 2.0 very high 11.7h
November Very Good 23° - 30° 27° 296 mm some cloud 80% 3.7 m/s 1.7 very high 11.3h
December Very Good 22° - 29° 26° 215 mm some cloud 78% 4.2 m/s 1.6 very high 11.1h

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