Union Island International Airport is a small airport serving Union Island in the Grenadines. It handles light aircraft and short-haul international flights to nearby islands and regional centres rather than large commercial jet services.
Terminal Guide for Union Island International Airport #
Terminal facilities are minimal and scaled for small aircraft operations: a small check-in area, short walking distances to the apron and limited waiting/seating space. Procedures are generally informal compared with major airports, and passengers often board via stairs directly onto aircraft.
Getting to and From Union Island International Airport #
On-island transfers from the airstrip to accommodation are typically by short taxi or hotel-arranged transfer; journey times across the island are brief.
- Taxi / hotel transfer: Taxis and hotel shuttles are the most common onward options-arrange transfers in advance where possible.
- Boat / ferry: Many visitors combine air and sea travel-ferries and private boats connect Union Island with neighbouring islands and must be checked for schedules.
- Car hire: Rental vehicles are limited; local taxis are the normal mode for island travel.
Facilities, Shopping, and Dining at Union Island International Airport #
Expect very basic terminal services: small kiosks or vendors at best, limited seating and few retail options. Wi‑Fi and charging facilities may be absent or intermittent. There are no large lounges; assistance and accessibility services are minimal-coordinate with your airline or tour operator for special needs.
Tips for Union Island International Airport #
- Union Island is a small international/region airport serving inter-island and short international hops-arrange boat/ferry transfers if connecting to other Grenadine islands.
- Carry sufficient local currency (Eastern Caribbean dollars or USD) and small change-on-island services can be cash-oriented.
- Expect small-aircraft operations and strict baggage limits-confirm weight and size allowances with your carrier.
Weather & Climate near Union Island International Airport #
Tropical climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 23°C to 31°C. Abundant rainfall (1683 mm/year), wettest in November.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Excellent | 23° - 29° | 26° | 88 mm | some cloud | 77% | 5.0 m/s | 1.9 very high | 11.4h |
| February | Excellent | 23° - 29° | 26° | 50 mm | some cloud | 76% | 5.3 m/s | 2.3 extreme | 11.6h |
| March | Excellent | 24° - 29° | 27° | 55 mm | some cloud | 77% | 5.4 m/s | 2.6 extreme | 12.0h |
| April | Excellent | 25° - 30° | 30° | 73 mm | partly cloudy | 78% | 5.4 m/s | 2.6 extreme | 12.3h |
| May | Excellent | 25° - 31° | 32° | 111 mm | partly cloudy | 79% | 5.4 m/s | 2.5 extreme | 12.6h |
| June | Very Good | 25° - 30° | 32° | 192 mm | partly cloudy | 80% | 5.5 m/s | 2.2 extreme | 12.7h |
| July | Very Good | 25° - 31° | 32° | 176 mm | partly cloudy | 81% | 4.8 m/s | 2.3 extreme | 12.7h |
| August | Very Good | 25° - 31° | 32° | 182 mm | some cloud | 80% | 4.2 m/s | 2.4 extreme | 12.4h |
| September | Good | 25° - 31° | 32° | 200 mm | partly cloudy | 79% | 4.0 m/s | 2.4 extreme | 12.1h |
| October | Very Good | 25° - 31° | 32° | 200 mm | partly cloudy | 80% | 4.0 m/s | 2.1 extreme | 11.7h |
| November | Very Good | 25° - 30° | 30° | 243 mm | partly cloudy | 80% | 4.2 m/s | 1.9 very high | 11.4h |
| December | Excellent | 24° - 29° | 27° | 113 mm | some cloud | 78% | 4.6 m/s | 1.8 very high | 11.3h |
