Airport Updates On Caribbean’s Nature Isle

The much-anticipated Douglas Charles Airport Runway Extension Project in Dominica is poised for a significant milestone, with completion expected by October.

The ongoing extension of the runway at Douglas Charles Airport stands as a pivotal endeavor. This initiative involves lengthening the airport’s runway by an impressive 185 meters, alongside enhancements such as upgraded apron parking facilities and grooving to enhance safety during inclement weather.

Prime Minister Dr. Roosevelt Skerrit has previously announced that the westward extension of the runway will grant aircraft an expanded take-off distance of 1,936 meters from runway 09, located at the mountain end. This is a substantial increase from the current 1,756 meters.

Furthermore, as part of the extension’s advantages, the declared landing distance available on runway 27, situated at the sea end, will see an additional 67-meter extension, reaching a total length of 1,808 meters.

In addition to the physical extension, the runway will undergo grooving enhancements to bolster safety during wet conditions, thereby instilling greater confidence in pilots during the landing phase.

An inspection was conducted last month, with the minister for tourism of Dominica, Denise Charles, leading the site visit.

Meanwhile, more than 200 Dominican nationals are presently engaged in the construction of the island’s international airport, according to Skerrit’s last update about the ambitious project.