Douglas–Charles Airport (DOM) Dominica
Douglas–Charles Airport, also known as Melville Hall Airport, is Dominica’s principal commercial airport. Its IATA code is DOM and its ICAO code is TDPD. The airport is located on the island’s northeast coast, near Marigot, and is approximately a one-hour drive from Roseau. It is operated by the Dominica Air and Sea Ports Authority (DASPA).
Douglas–Charles Airport DOM: Key Information
| Information | Details |
|---|---|
| Airport name | Douglas–Charles Airport |
| Former name | Melville Hall Airport |
| IATA code | DOM |
| ICAO code | TDPD |
| Airport type | Public / commercial airport |
| Location | Northeast coast of Dominica, near Marigot |
| Country | Commonwealth of Dominica |
| Operator | Dominica Air and Sea Ports Authority (DASPA) |
| Passenger terminals | 1 |
| Passenger gates | 2 ground-level gates are described by the current Wikipedia facility information |
| Runway | 09/27 |
| Runway surface | Asphalt |
| Runway length | Approximately 1,756 m / 5,761 ft according to DASPA |
| Elevation | 73 ft / 22 m |
| Distance from Roseau | Approximately 45.9 km by DASPA’s airport description |
| Primary city/area served | Marigot and Roseau |
| Time zone | Atlantic Standard Time (UTC−4) |
| Official airport authority | DASPA |
| Official website | Douglas–Charles Airport — DASPA |
| Official DASPA website | Dominica Air and Sea Ports Authority |
| Wikipedia | Douglas–Charles Airport — Wikipedia |
The airport’s official DASPA page gives the runway as 5,761 ft × 148 ft, with an elevation of 73 ft, and notes night-landing access.
Douglas–Charles Airport Contact Details
The following table brings together the airport authority and airport-related government contacts that are publicly listed by official Dominica sources.
| Department / Contact | Phone | Email / Website | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| DASPA — Main Contact | +1-767-255-9100 | info@daspa.dm | Airport authority/general enquiries |
| Douglas–Charles Airport — Official page | Via DASPA | Official airport page | Airport information |
| Customs — Douglas–Charles Airport | +1-767-445-7109 / +1-767-266-3915 / +1-767-266-4293 | Government Customs directory | Customs enquiries |
| Customs & Excise — Douglas–Charles Airport offices | +1-767-266-4438 / 4439 / 4457 | Dominica Government Directory | Customs operations |
| Immigration — Douglas–Charles Airport | +1-767-445-7100 / +1-767-266-4135 | Government directory | Immigration/passport enquiries |
| Port Health | +1-767-611-5388 | Airport/DASPA listing | Public-health/arrival matters |
| Meteorological Office — Melville Hall Airport | +1-767-266-4458 / +1-767-255-9115 | Government directory | Aviation weather information |
| Marigot Police Station | +1-767-266-2809 / 2810 / 2816 / 2822 | Dominica Government Directory | Police assistance in the airport’s nearby area |
| Melville Hall Airport Fire Station | +1-767-266-4610 / 4613 / 4614 / 4615 | Government directory | Airport-area fire response |
| Marigot Hospital | +1-767-266-2800 | Government directory | Nearby medical facility |
| Dominica Police Headquarters | +1-767-266-5100 | Government directory | Police/general law enforcement |
| Fire & Ambulance Services Division | +1-767-266-4410 | Dominica Fire & Ambulance Services | Fire and ambulance administration |
Emergency Contacts for Douglas–Charles Airport
For an emergency at or around Douglas–Charles Airport, use the airport-specific service where possible.
| Emergency / Service | Contact number |
|---|---|
| Airport-area Fire Station — Melville Hall | +1-767-266-4610 |
| Airport-area Fire Station — alternate lines | +1-767-266-4613 / 4614 / 4615 |
| Marigot Police Station | +1-767-266-2809 |
| Marigot Police Station — additional lines | +1-767-266-2810 / 2816 / 2822 |
| Marigot Hospital | +1-767-266-2800 |
| Princess Margaret Hospital Accident/Emergency | +1-767-266-2105 |
| Police Headquarters | +1-767-266-5100 |
| Fire & Ambulance Services Division | +1-767-266-4410 |
| DASPA | +1-767-255-9100 |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. What is the IATA code for Douglas–Charles Airport?
The IATA code for Douglas–Charles Airport is DOM. Its ICAO code is TDPD.
2. How many terminals does Douglas–Charles Airport have?
Douglas–Charles Airport has one passenger terminal. A World Bank airport infrastructure document explicitly identifies Terminal (1).
3. How many gates does Douglas–Charles Airport have?
The airport’s current facility information describes two ground-level passenger gates. Other references may show different gate assignments, so passengers should follow their airline’s current boarding instructions.
4. What was Douglas–Charles Airport previously called?
It was formerly known as Melville Hall Airport. The airport was renamed Douglas–Charles Airport in honour of former Dominican prime ministers Rosie Douglas and Pierre Charles.
5. Where is Douglas–Charles Airport located?
It is located on the northeastern coast of Dominica near Marigot, approximately 45.9 km from Roseau according to DASPA.
6. What is the official website of Douglas–Charles Airport?
The official airport information is provided by the Dominica Air and Sea Ports Authority (DASPA).
Visit the official Douglas–Charles Airport page
7. What is the phone number for Douglas–Charles Airport?
For general airport-authority enquiries, contact DASPA at +1-767-255-9100.
8. What is the airport code for Dominica?
The principal commercial airport code for Dominica is DOM, referring to Douglas–Charles Airport. DCF is the IATA code for Canefield Airport.
9. Is Douglas–Charles Airport the main airport in Dominica?
Yes. Douglas–Charles is the island’s primary commercial airport and the larger of Dominica’s two established airports.
10. How far is Douglas–Charles Airport from Roseau?
DASPA gives the airport’s distance from Roseau as approximately 45.9 km, with the journey generally taking around one hour by taxi.
11. Is there an executive lounge at Douglas–Charles Airport?
Yes. The passenger terminal has an Executive Lounge with services including Wi-Fi, refreshments, flight information, passenger assistance and taxi arrangements.
12. Who operates Douglas–Charles Airport?
The airport is operated by the Dominica Air and Sea Ports Authority (DASPA), a public authority responsible for Dominica’s air and sea ports.