About Herbert A. Blaize Airport

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General Information

Herbert A. Blaize (formally Lauriston Airport)  (IATA: CRU) is a key regional airport situated near Hillsborough on Carriacou Island, Grenada. Operated by the Grenada Airports Authority, it serves as the primary aviation hub for the island, facilitating domestic air travel between Grenada and surrounding destinations. As a critical gateway to Carriacou, Herbert A. Blaize (formally Lauriston Airport) plays a pivotal role in supporting tourism, commerce, and regional connectivity.

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General Information

✈️ PREFIX

IATA Code: CRU
ICAO Code: TGPZ

⛰️ Airport Elevation

5 ft (2 m) above mean sea level

🌐 Coordinates

12º28’27”N
061º28’20”W

🕒 Time Zone

UTC -4

📍 Location

Herbert A. Blaize (formally Lauriston Airport) is located west of Hillsborough,
the main town on the island of Carriacou in Grenada.

🕒 Operating Hours

Opening Hours

Herbert A. Blaize (formally Lauriston Airport) operates from sunrise to sunset
(06:00 – 18:00 hrs).
The airport is limited to daylight operations due to
the absence of night landing facilities.

Customs & Immigration

Sunrise to Sunset – 06:00 – 18:00 hrs.

ATS Communication Facilities

Aerodrome Tower Call Sign: Herbert A. Blaize Tower (TWR) 
Frequency: 118.600 MHz

 

Runway 27 / 09

The airport features a single asphalt runway.

Runway Direction / Heading:
27 / 09
Runway Length:
800m x 18m (2625 ft x 59ft)
Latitude:
12.4763305556
Longitude:
61.472725
Surface:
Asphalt

Rescue & Fire Fighting Services

AD Category for Firefighting:
Category 3
Rescue Equipment:
1 Rosenbauer Triple Agent International
1 Rescue Boat

Air Terminal Building (ATB)

Herbert A. Blaize (formally Lauriston Airport) has a modest terminal building with check-in and baggage facilities. It also has an immigration and customs desk.

Airlines Serving

All flights are restricted to short haul.

Commercial Flights:
St. Vincent Grenada (SVG) Air & Grenadine Alliance
Charter Flights:
Mustique Airways & SVG Air
Private Aircraft:
Private aircraft also operate at Lauriston Airport.

Taxi Service

Licensed taxis in Carriacou have a distinctive “H” (for hire) on their license plates. They are readily available at Herbert A. Blaize (formally Lauriston Airport), Hillsborough Ferry Terminal, Hillsborough, and Tyrell Bay.

Air Navigation Equipment (NAV AIDS)

  • Beacon Light on the ATC Tower
  • Flood Lights for the Apron
  • Runway and Apron Lighting
  • Navigation Lights
  • Precision Approach Path Indicator (PAPI)