Union Island Airport – UNI Union Island
Constructed in 1994, Union Island Airport is situated a quarter of a mile (.40 kilometers) from the tourist destination of Clifton on Union Island. A major gateway to the southern Grenadines, it is the southernmost airport of St. Vincent and the Grenadines. Due to the challenges related to its surrounding terrain, Union Island Airport services light regional aircraft with domestic flights to and from St. Vincent and the Grenadines, along with scheduled and shared charter flights to Grenada, St. Lucia, Carriacou, Martinique, and Barbados.
Best Time to Visit
Union Island Airport is famous (or infamous) for having a difficult approach that limits the type of aircraft it can accommodate. With what has been described as an “over-the-hill-and-dive” approach surrounded by nearby hills and the sea at the end of a short asphalt runway, there is very little room for pilot error. The runway itself poses quite a challenge at just 2,467 feet (752 meter) long with a displaced threshold that is only manageable by short takeoff and landing or STOL type aircraft. The displaced section is only available for takeoffs but cannot be used for landings, and there are no departures after dusk since the runway is not lit. UNI has one small passenger terminal building that houses four check-in counters, customs, emigration, and immigration controls, security, baggage claim, and waiting areas. Boarding is done on foot across the apron. It is the airport of choice for travelers going to Sauteurs, Port Elizabeth, Victoria, and Mustique Island.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Union Island Airport is among the five airports in the multi-island St. Vincent and the Grenadines. The rest are the privately owned Mustique Airport, Canouan Airport, Argyle International Airport in St. Vincent, and J. F. Mitchell Airport in Bequia.
Among lodging options near UNI Union Island are The Clifton Hotel just half a kilometer away and 850 meters from Belmont Bay and The Hibiscus Loft a kilometer from UNI. Another alternative hotel locates 1.3 miles away from the airport is the Palm Island Resort All Inclusive, a 4-star hotel wherein rooms are just steps from the beach with bamboo finishing, rattan ceilings and beautiful view of the beach.
On this page it is easy to search for Union Island, St. Vincent and the Grenadines airport hotels, we have listed hotels, airport motels,
resorts, inns in order of proximity, closest airport lodging options are listed first. Union Island, St. Vincent and the Grenadines (UNI) airport
area map also gives you guidance on the distance of these hotels from the UNI airport.
Most of these UNI
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 Union Island, St. Vincent and the Grenadines
motels have passenger pick up or free airport shuttle service which you can take advantage of.
Map of Union Island, St. Vincent and the Grenadines Hotels
View all Union Island, St. Vincent and the Grenadines (UNI) hotels, motels, lodging and attractions on Union Island, St. Vincent and the Grenadines (UNI) location map.
Weather Forecast for Union Island, St. Vincent and the Grenadines (UNI)
If you planning to travel to Union Island, St. Vincent and the Grenadines (UNI), here is your 6-day travel weather forecast to make sure you have all the essentials needed during your stay.
Start your day when the sunrises at 9:51 AM.
The temperature feels like 85.85 with a humidity level of 76 so dress accordingly.
Cloud coverage is 8 percent with visibility at 14.7 percent.
Today’s UV index is 0, don’t forget the sunscreen if you need it!
Today’s winds are traveling east at a speed of 12 MPH. At the end of the day don’t miss the sunset at 10:24 PM.
Fahrenheit / Celsius
Saturday
4/27
Few clouds
82°F
High: 82°F
Low: 80°F
Precipitation: 15%
Today
4/28
Few clouds
82°F
High: 83°F
Low: 81°F
Precipitation: 15%
Monday
4/29
Clear Sky
82°F
High: 84°F
Low: 81°F
Precipitation: 20%
Tuesday
4/30
Clear Sky
82°F
High: 84°F
Low: 82°F
Precipitation: 30%
Wednesday
5/1
Few clouds
83°F
High: 85°F
Low: 82°F
Precipitation: 10%
Thursday
5/2
Thunderstorm with rain
83°F
High: 84°F
Low: 82°F
Precipitation: 50%
FAQs
What are the most common amenities for Union Island, St. Vincent and the Grenadines UNI airport hotels?
Airport hotels have useful amenities for frequent travelers like free UNI airport shuttle service, 24 hour in-room dinning,
late check-in and check-out and free breakfast. For business traveler amenities like
free wifi and meeting rooms are helpful. Most common amenities are Vending Machines, Complimentary Breakfast
and Complimentary Breakfast.
Closest airports to Union Island, St. Vincent and the Grenadines (UNI)
Find which airports to fly into and book Union Island, St. Vincent and the Grenadines airport hotels.
Union Island, St. Vincent and the Grenadines Surrounding cities
Best suburbs, counties and towns near Union Island, St. Vincent and the Grenadines (UNI).