PLS
Providenciales Airport
Providenciales · Turks and Caicos IslandsICAO MBPV
Providenciales Airport (PLS) is an airport serving Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands, located in the Northern and Western hemispheres at coordinates 21° 46' 25.0" N, 72° 15' 57.2" W. The airport sits at an elevation of 15 feet (5 meters) above sea level. With 20 direct destinations served by 12 airlines, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is America/Grand_Turk (GMT-4).
Destinations
20
Airlines
12
Elevation ft
15/ 5m
America/Grand Turk
GMT-4
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Airport Details
IATA Code
PLS
ICAO Code
MBPV
City
Providenciales
Country
Turks and Caicos Islands
Elevation
15 ft
Local Time
12:25 PM (GMT-4)
Coordinates
Latitude:21.7736°
Longitude:-72.2659°
Popular Routes from PLS
| Destination | City | Distance | Flight Time | Type | CO2 (Economy) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NAS | Nassau, Bahamas | 399 mi | 1h 15m | short-haul | 164 kg | View |
| BOS | Boston, United States | 1,421 mi | 3h 21m | medium-haul | 357 kg | View |
| CAP | Cap Haitien, Haiti | 140 mi | 0h 46m | short-haul | 58 kg | View |
| CLT | Charlotte, United States | 1,064 mi | 2h 41m | medium-haul | 267 kg | View |
| DFW | Dallas-Fort Worth, United States | 1,699 mi | 3h 53m | medium-haul | 427 kg | View |
| GDT | Cockburn Town, Turks and Caicos Islands | 76 mi | 0h 39m | short-haul | 31 kg | View |
| JFK | New York, United States | 1,303 mi | 3h 8m | medium-haul | 327 kg | View |
| MIA | Miami, United States | 578 mi | 1h 36m | short-haul | 237 kg | View |
| PHL | Philadelphia, United States | 1,259 mi | 3h 3m | medium-haul | 316 kg | View |
| YYZ | Toronto, Canada | 1,568 mi | 3h 38m | medium-haul | 394 kg | View |
Airlines Operating at PLS
12 active airlines serving Providenciales Airport.
Aereonautica militare
JYItaly
Air Canada
ACCanada
American Airlines
AAUnited States
Bahamasair
UPBahamas
British Airways
BAUnited Kingdom
Delta Air Lines
DLUnited States
JetBlue Airways
B6United States
PB Air
9QThailand
Salmon Air
S6United States
US Airways
USUnited States
United Airlines
UAUnited States
WestJet
WSCanada
CO2 Emissions Reference
Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.
| Route Type | Distance | Economy | Premium Eco | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-haul | 800 km | 204 kg | 326 kg | 592 kg | 816 kg |
| Medium-haul | 3,000 km | 468 kg | 749 kg | 1357 kg | 1872 kg |
| Long-haul | 8,000 km | 1200 kg | 1920 kg | 3480 kg | 4800 kg |
Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.
Nearby Airports
Airports closest to Providenciales Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Caicos Airport | XSC | South Caicos | Turks and Caicos Islands | 81 km |
| Mayaguana Airport | MYG | Mayaguana | Bahamas | 102 km |
| JAGS McCartney International Airport | GDT | Cockburn Town | Turks and Caicos Islands | 122 km |
| Salt Cay Airport | SLX | Salt Cay | Turks and Caicos Islands | 121 km |
| Cap Haitien International Airport | CAP | Cap Haitien | Haiti | 226 km |
| Inagua Airport | IGA | Matthew Town | Bahamas | 170 km |
| Spring Point Airport | AXP | Spring Point | Bahamas | 191 km |
| Colonel Hill Airport | CRI | Colonel Hill | Bahamas | 225 km |
Other Airports in Turks and Caicos Islands
Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 21° 46' 25.0" N
- Longitude (DMS)
- 72° 15' 57.2" W
- Latitude (Decimal)
- 21.773600
- Longitude (Decimal)
- -72.265900
- Hemisphere
- Northern / Western
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- America/Grand_Turk
- UTC Offset
- GMT-4
- Current Local Time
- 12:25 PM
- Elevation (ft)
- 15 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 5 m
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the IATA code for Providenciales Airport?
The IATA code for Providenciales Airport is PLS, and its ICAO code is MBPV. The airport is located in Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands.
How many destinations can you fly to from PLS?
There are 20 direct destinations available from Providenciales Airport (PLS) in Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands.
What airlines fly from PLS?
There are 12 airlines operating from PLS, including Aereonautica militare, Air Canada, American Airlines, Bahamasair, British Airways, and more.
What timezone is Providenciales Airport in?
Providenciales Airport is in the America/Grand_Turk timezone (GMT-4). The airport is located in the Northern and Western hemispheres.
What is the elevation of Providenciales Airport?
Providenciales Airport sits at an elevation of 15 feet (5 meters) above sea level.
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