Providenciales International Airport (PLS) Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands
Providenciales International Airport (PLS) is the principal international gateway to Providenciales in the Turks and Caicos Islands, a British Overseas Territory. The airport is officially identified by the Turks and Caicos Islands Airports Authority (TCIAA) as Howard Hamilton International Airport. The IATA code is PLS and the ICAO code is MBPV.
Providenciales International Airport at a glance
| Information | Details |
|---|---|
| Airport name | Providenciales International Airport / Howard Hamilton International Airport |
| IATA code | PLS |
| ICAO code | MBPV |
| Location | Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands |
| Operator | Turks and Caicos Islands Airports Authority (TCIAA) |
| Terminal count | 1 passenger terminal |
| Satellite terminals | None |
| Runway | 10/28 |
| Runway length | 9,200 ft / approximately 2,804 m |
| Runway surface | Asphalt |
| Airport elevation | 28 ft |
| Coordinates | 21°46′25.05″N, 72°15′57.19″W |
| Airport hours listed by TCIAA | 6:00 AM–8:00 PM |
| Customs & Immigration | 6:00 AM–8:00 PM |
| Air traffic control tower frequency | 119.9 MHz |
| Approach frequency | 126.0 MHz |
| Official operator | Turks & Caicos Islands Airports Authority |
| Primary airport phone | +1 (649) 946-4420 |
| Official email | info@tciairports.tc |
| Postal/location address | Airport Road, TKCA 1ZZ, Turks and Caicos Islands |
Official contact details
| Contact type | Contact information |
|---|---|
| Airport / TCIAA telephone | +1 (649) 946-4420 |
| Airport email | info@tciairports.tc |
| Airport address | Airport Road, TKCA 1ZZ, Turks and Caicos Islands |
| TCIAA headquarters | Walter Cox Administration Building, Howard Hamilton International Airport, Airport Road, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands, TKCA 1ZZ |
| Official website | Turks & Caicos Islands Airports Authority (TCIAA) |
| Official PLS airport page | Howard Hamilton International Airport — PLS / MBPV |
| Official TCIAA contact page | TCIAA Contact Us |
| Wikipedia | Providenciales International Airport — Wikipedia |
Emergency contacts for Providenciales / PLS
For emergencies, travelers should use the Turks and Caicos Islands emergency number 911. The government also publishes a dedicated Disaster Management and Emergencies (DDME) duty number for Providenciales.
| Emergency service | Telephone | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Police / Fire & Rescue | 911 | National emergency number |
| Emergency assistance / DDME Duty Officer — Providenciales | +1 (649) 245-3363 | Disaster Management & Emergencies duty phone |
| DDME Director — Providenciales | +1 (649) 338-4039 | Disaster Management and Emergencies |
| TCI Red Cross | +1 (649) 941-8056 | Emergency/disaster support |
| Airport / TCIAA | +1 (649) 946-4420 | Airport/airport authority enquiries |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. How many terminals does Providenciales International Airport have?
Providenciales International Airport has one passenger terminal. There are no satellite terminals.
2. What is the IATA code for Providenciales Airport?
The IATA code for Providenciales International Airport is PLS.
3. What is the ICAO code for Providenciales Airport?
The ICAO code is MBPV.
4. What is the official name of PLS Airport?
The Turks and Caicos Islands Airports Authority currently identifies the airport as Howard Hamilton International Airport [Providenciales]. It is commonly known as Providenciales International Airport.
5. Where is Providenciales International Airport located?
PLS is located on Providenciales in the Turks and Caicos Islands, at Airport Road, TKCA 1ZZ.
6. What is the telephone number for Providenciales Airport?
The official TCIAA telephone number for PLS is +1 (649) 946-4420.
7. What is the email address for Providenciales Airport?
The official airport-authority email is info@tciairports.tc.
8. What is the emergency number at Providenciales Airport?
For police, fire and rescue emergencies in the Turks and Caicos Islands, call 911.
9. What are the operating hours of PLS Airport?
TCIAA currently lists 6:00 AM–8:00 PM as the airport opening hours and 6:00 AM–8:00 PM for customs and immigration.
10. Does PLS Airport have separate domestic and international terminals?
No. PLS operates with a single passenger terminal serving both international and domestic passenger operations.
11. Does Providenciales Airport have satellite terminals?
No. TCIAA states that there are no satellite terminals at PLS.
12. What is the runway length at PLS?
Runway 10/28 is approximately 9,200 feet (2,804 metres) long and has an asphalt surface.
13. Who operates Providenciales International Airport?
The airport is operated by the Turks and Caicos Islands Airports Authority (TCIAA), which was established in 2006 to manage state-owned airports in the Turks and Caicos Islands.
14. Where can I find the official PLS Airport website?
The official airport information is provided through the Turks and Caicos Islands Airports Authority website: tciairports.com. The dedicated PLS page is also available through TCIAA.
15. Where can I find the Wikipedia page for PLS Airport?
The English Wikipedia article is Providenciales International Airport: Wikipedia — Providenciales International Airport.