Melville Hall Airport
Douglas-Charles Airport is the main air gateway for travellers heading to Marigot and the wider island of Dominica. Identified as DOM and TDPD, this medium airport sits on the island’s northeast side and offers a practical arrival point for visitors coming to explore Dominica’s rainforests, volcanic scenery, black-sand beaches, and diving spots. Its setting feels more regional and low-key than a major international hub, which can make arrivals and departures feel simpler, but it is still worth allowing extra time and planning onward transport in advance.
About Melville Hall Airport
Douglas-Charles Airport is the main air gateway for travellers heading to Marigot and the wider island of Dominica. Identified as DOM and TDPD, this medium airport sits on the island’s northeast side and offers a practical arrival point for visitors coming to explore Dominica’s rainforests, volcanic scenery, black-sand beaches, and diving spots. Its setting feels more regional and low-key than a major international hub, which can make arrivals and departures feel simpler, but it is still worth allowing extra time and planning onward transport in advance.
Overview
Douglas-Charles Airport is the main air gateway for travellers heading to Marigot and the wider island of Dominica. Identified as DOM and TDPD, this medium airport sits on the island’s northeast side and offers a practical arrival point for visitors coming to explore Dominica’s rainforests, volcanic scenery, black-sand beaches, and diving spots. Its setting feels more regional and low-key than a major international hub, which can make arrivals and departures feel simpler, but it is still worth allowing extra time and planning onward transport in advance.
Quick facts
- Official name: Douglas-Charles Airport
- Airport codes: DOM (IATA) and TDPD (ICAO)
- Serves: Marigot, Dominica
- Elevation: 73 ft (22 m) above sea level
- Runway: 09/27, 6,352 ft, asphalt, and lighted
- Local time zone: America/Dominica
What travellers should know
The airport’s single lighted runway, 09/27, is 6,352 feet long, which supports regular operations while reflecting the island’s compact scale and rugged terrain. For passengers, that usually means an airport experience that is straightforward rather than sprawling: shorter walking distances, fewer distractions, and a stronger focus on getting in and out efficiently. Because Dominica is known for dramatic landscapes and changeable tropical weather, travellers should keep an eye on flight updates, especially during wetter periods, and confirm transfer details to Marigot or other parts of the island before landing.
Arrival context
Douglas-Charles Airport operates on America/Dominica time, useful to remember when checking schedules, arranging pick-ups, or coordinating with hotels and tour operators. Its low elevation, just 73 feet above sea level, places it close to the coast, so arrivals often give a quick sense of the island’s lush, mountainous character. If Dominica is your first stop in the Eastern Caribbean, this airport offers a fitting introduction: compact, scenic, and closely connected to the island’s outdoors-focused identity.
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FAQ
Melville Hall Airport — frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the details travellers usually check first, from codes and locations to the practical basics that help with planning.
9 common questions
- Melville Hall Airport is located in Dominica, Dominica (North America), at coordinates 15.540°, -61.310°.
- Its IATA code is DOM and its ICAO code is TDPD.
- Melville Hall Airport serves Dominica, Dominica. When comparing fares, check whether other airports also serve the same area — prices and transfer times can differ between them.
- Melville Hall Airport operates on America/Dominica local time. Departure and arrival times on tickets are always shown in each airport's local time, so double-check the offset when planning connections or pick-ups.
- Melville Hall Airport sits at latitude 15.540° and longitude -61.310°. The map link in the details panel on this page opens the exact location for driving directions.
- Originfacts does not yet track scheduled routes from DOM. Use the flight search on this page to see live airline options for your travel dates.
- Route coverage for DOM is still being added to Originfacts. Run a search from DOM on the flight search page to see every destination airlines currently sell for your dates.
- Its address is Melville Hall, Marigot, Dominica, the phone number is +1 767-445-7109. For flight-specific questions (delays, baggage, rebooking), contact the operating airline directly rather than the airport.
- Yes — Originfacts lists 1 other airport in Dominica. The nearby-airports section on this page links to each of them, which is useful when comparing fares or finding an alternative departure point.