Providenciales International Airport-PLS airport
Providenciales International Airport-PLS airport is the primary international in Turks and Caicos Islands. Turks and Caicos Islands is part of the British Overseas Territory of United Kingdom. It is near the cities of Blue Hills, Five Cays and Grace Bay. The PLS airport is operated by the Turks and Caicos Islands Airports Authority (TCIAA). Currently there are fourteen operating airlines in PLS airport; some airlines offer seasonal flights to major American cities like New York and Chicago.
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PLS airport had undergone renovation in 2014 which added another extension to the previous runway. The current runway of PLS airport spans for 2,804 meters with asphalt surface. According to Turks and Caicos Islands Airports Authority (TCIAA), future development may include additional terminals or extend the current structure. With all the upgrades in the airport facilities and runways, PLS airport can now land the largest aircraft type Boeing 777-200 which is operated by the British Airways with international flight to London Gatwick Airport.
What to Do & Area Attractions
There are three other alternative airports near PLS airport that can be taken- the MDS-Middle Caicos Airport in Conch Bar, PIC-Pine Cay Airport in Pine Cay, and NCA-North Caicos Airport in Whitby; all in the island of Turks and Caicos.
There are also several hotels in the island that is conveniently located near the airport. It is usually used for business or recreation purposes. Located within 3-mile radius from the airport is the 4-star Neptune villas and the 4-star La Vista Azul Resort.
On this page it is easy to search for Providenciales, Turks and Caicos airport hotels, we have listed hotels, airport motels, resorts, inns in order of proximity, closest airport lodging options are listed first. Providenciales, Turks and Caicos (PLS-Providenciales Intl.) airport area map also gives you guidance on the distance of these hotels from the PLS airport. Most of these PLS 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 Providenciales, Turks and Caicos 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 PLS airport are Pelican Beach, Chalk Sound, and Our Lady of Divine Providence Church.
