Union Island International Airport
Airport Airport
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.
January
January is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 22°C). Regular rainfall (88 mm).
Comfort
Weather
February
February is warm with highs of 29°C and lows of 23°C. Moderate rainfall (50 mm).
Comfort
Weather
March
March is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 22°C). Moderate rainfall (55 mm).
Comfort
Weather
April
April is hot, feeling like 30°C due to high humidity. Moderate rainfall (73 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
Comfort
Weather
May
May is hot, feeling like 32°C due to high humidity. Significant rainfall (111 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
Comfort
Weather
June
June is hot, feeling like 32°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (192 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
Comfort
Weather
July
July is hot, feeling like 32°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (176 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
Comfort
Weather
August
August is hot, feeling like 32°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (182 mm).
Comfort
Weather
September
September is the hottest month, feeling like 32°C due to high humidity. Significant rainfall (200 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
Comfort
Weather
October
October is hot, feeling like 32°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (200 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
Comfort
Weather
November
November is hot, feeling like 30°C with oppressive humidity. The wettest month with heavy rain (243 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
Comfort
Weather
December
December is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). Significant rainfall (113 mm).