Piarco International Airport is the main international airport of Trinidad and Tobago, located 19 miles (30 km) east of Port of Spain, the capital city. It is the primary hub for Caribbean Airlines, the country’s national airline, and the largest airline in the Caribbean. The airport has direct scheduled flights to destinations in the United States, Canada, Central America, South America, and Europe.
Piarco Airport was opened in 1931 and has undergone several major expansions and renovations over the years. The current terminal building was opened in 2006 and features a modern design with high ceilings, glass walls, and a large central atrium. The airport has a total of 27 gates, including a dedicated concourse for flights to and from Tobago.
Piarco International Airport offers a wide range of amenities and services to passengers, including duty-free shopping, restaurants, bars, and cafes. The airport also has a business center, conference facilities, and a medical clinic.
General Information about Piarco Airport
The following table is an overview of POS Airport indicated below:
| Airport | Piarco International Airport |
| Airport Type | Public |
| Owner/Operator | Airports Authority of Trinidad and Tobago |
| Built In (Year) | 1931 |
| Serves | Port of Spain and the rest of the island of Trinidad |
| Hub for | Amerijet International, Caribbean Airlines |
| Piarco Airport Code | POS |
| Piarco Airport Terminals | 2 |
| POS Airport Runway | 1 |
| POS Airport Coordinates | 10°35′43″N 061°20′14″W |
| Contact Number | +1 868-669-4880 |
| Official Website | https://www.tntairports.com |
| Piarco Airport Address | Golden Grove Rd, Piarco, Trinidad & Tobago |
| Elevation | 59 ft / 18 m |
Piarco Airport Code
Piarco Airport code is POS. This three-letter IATA code is based on the name of the airport Piarco.
| IATA CODE | POS |
| ICAO CODE | TTPP |
| FAA CODE | N/A |
| WORLD AREA CODE | +1 |
| COUNTRY CODE | USA |
| IATA METROPOLITAN CODE | POS |
Piarco Airport Map
The Piarco Airport location Map is a useful tool for finding your way around the airport, and for planning your journey.
Piarco International Airport Runway
Piarco Airport Runway features a single state-of-the-art runway:
| Name | Length (mtr) | Length (ft) | Surface |
| 10/28 | 3,200 | 10,499 | Asphalt |
Piarco Airport Terminal
Piarco International Airport has two terminals, the North Terminal and the South Terminal.
The North Terminal is the main passenger terminal and handles all commercial passenger airline traffic. It has 29 parking positions and 14 jetway gates spread across two concourses. Gates 1-7 are on the western concourse and serve all international airlines, while Gates 8-14 are on the eastern concourse and serve all international Caribbean Airlines flights.
The South Terminal is used for air cargo operations and helicopter operations. It also houses the Airports Administration Centre, the head office of the Airports Authority of Trinidad and Tobago.
Nearest Airports to Piarco International Airport (POS)
Some of the closest airports to POS Airport are:
- Arthur Napoleon Raymond Robinson International Airport – 83 km
- Maurice Bishop International Airport – 164 km
- José Tadeo Monagas International Airport – 220 km
- Argyle International Airport – 286 km
- Santiago Mariño Caribbean International Airport – 290 km
- Manuel Carlos Piar Guayana Airport – 300 km
- Antonio José de Sucre Airport – 306 km
Airlines Operating from Piarco Airport
The following airlines operate from Piarco Airport:
- Air Canada
- American Airlines
- British Airways
- Caribbean Airlines
- Copa Airlines
- JetBlue
- KLM
- Rutaca
- United Airlines
