Douglas–Charles Airport – DOM Dominica
The Douglas–CharlesAirport is one of the only two airports in the island country of Dominica. It is a major international gateway of Dominica, located in Marigot, Dominica. Its airport code, DOM, stands for the country’s name which is Dominica. Melville Hall Airport before, it was renamed Douglas-Charles airport on October 27, 2014 in tribute to Prime Ministers Roosevelt Bernard “Rosie” Douglas and Pierre Charles. In 1944, Melville Hall area was selected for Dominica’s main airport for its feature - extensive flat land. But it was only 1958 that the work on the airport was started. No night landing in the airport before, it was in 2010 that night landing began.
Best Time to Visit
The DOM-Douglas–Charles Airport undergone airport expansion and upgrade program. The expansion of the terminal building includes a new terminal lounge and customs and immigration section and check-in area. The runway and apron were included to extension with new night landing and navigation aids installed. Some of the best cities to go from Douglas–Charles Airport include Canefield, Giraudel, and Trafalgar.
What to Do & Area Attractions
The Douglas-Charles Airport (DOM) has exceptional hotels nearby that cater to different kinds of travelers. Book your stay at the Calibishie Lodges, which is just 8 km away, or at the 3-star Tamarind Tree Hotel and Restaurant. The nearby 4-star Fort Young Hotel is also an excellent place to stay.
Another airport also serves the Roseau area, the Canefield Airport (SFB) which caters domestic flights from Canefield, Dominica.
On this page it is easy to search for Marigot, Dominica airport hotels, we have listed hotels, airport motels, resorts, inns in order of proximity, closest airport lodging options are listed first. Marigot, Dominica (DOM-Melville Hall) airport area map also gives you guidance on the distance of these hotels from the DOM airport. Most of these DOM hotels are designed to serve frequent travelers. If you are on business trip or family vacation or if your flight is delayed and you need an overnight stay near the airport. Some of these Marigot, Dominica motels have passenger pick up or free airport shuttle service which you can take advantage of. Some of the main attractions in the area around the DOM airport are Dominica Museum, Bayfront Ferry Terminal, and Dominica Museum.
