Maurice Bishop International Airport (GND), formerly known as Point Salines Airport, is an international airport located in the parish of St. George’s, Grenada, about 8 kilometers (5 mi) northeast of the capital, St. George’s. The airport is named after former Prime Minister Maurice Bishop, who championed the construction project in 1979.
General Information about Maurice Bishop Airport
The following table is an overview of GND Airport indicated below:
Airport | Maurice Bishop International Airport |
Airport Type | Public |
Operator | Grenada Airports Authority |
Serves | St George’s |
Maurice Bishop Airport Code | GND |
Maurice Bishop Airport Terminals | single terminal |
GND Airport Runway | 1 |
GND Airport Coordinates | 12°00′15″N 061°47′10″W |
Maurice Bishop Airport Address | Maurice Bishop Memorial Highway, Grenada |
Official Website | https://gaa.gd |
Official Phone Number | +1 473-444-4101 |
Elevation | 41 ft / 12 m |
Maurice Bishop Airport Code
Maurice Bishop International is GND. This three-letter IATA code is based on the name of the airport Maurice Bishop.
IATA CODE | GND |
ICAO CODE | TGPY |
FAA CODE | N/A |
WORLD AREA CODE | +1 |
COUNTRY CODE | USA |
IATA METROPOLITAN CODE | GND |
Maurice Bishop Airport Map
The Maurice Bishop Airport location Map is a useful tool for finding your way around the airport, and for planning your journey.
Maurice Bishop International Airport Runway
Maurice Bishop International Airport (GND) features a single state-of-the-art runway:
Name | Length (mtr) | Length (ft) | Surface |
10/28 | 2,744 | 9,003 | Asphalt |
Maurice Bishop Airport Terminal
Maurice Bishop International Airport (GND) hosts a single terminal serving both domestic and international flights. The terminal is divided into two sections: International and Domestic.
The International section handles all arrivals and departures for international flights. It includes a large waiting area, duty-free shops, restaurants, and currency exchange desks.
The Domestic section handles all arrivals and departures for domestic flights. It is smaller than the International section and has a more relaxed atmosphere.
Nearest Airports to Maurice Bishop International Airport
Some of the closest airports to GND Airport are:
- Arthur Napoleon Raymond Robinson International Airport (TAB / TTCP) – 141 km
- Argyle International Airport (SVD / TVSA) – 146 km
- Piarco International Airport (POS / TTPP) – 164 km
- Hewanorra International Airport (UVF / TLPL) – 213 km
- George F. L. Charles Airport (SLU / TLPC) – 240 km
- Santiago Mariño Caribbean International Airport (PMV / SVMG) – 267 km
- José Tadeo Monagas International Airport (MUN / SVMT) – 292 km
- Antonio José de Sucre Airport (CUM / SVCU) – 308 km
Airlines Operating from Maurice Bishop Airport (GND)
The following airlines operate from Maurice Bishop Airport:
- American Airlines
- British Airways
- Caribbean Airlines
- Air Canada
- interCaribbean Airways
- JetBlue Airways
- Virgin Atlantic