Dominica is a small island in the unspoilt parts of Caribbean and Atlantic. It is a beautiful and lively place. Dominica is the land of Hummingbirds,carnival,spectacular scenery and archipelago of islands. Dominica's natural wonders and rich cultural heritage make it an exceptional ecotourism destination. From the lush mountain peaks rising to almost 5,000 ft. to the dramatic vertical walls of its underwater terrain. It is no wonder Dominica can take your breath away at every turn. Dominica is one of the best places in the Caribbean to dive, whale and dolphin watch, hike, bird watch. You can explore the pristine tropical rain forest, discover its unique culture or simply relax on one of Dominica's secluded beaches. Melville Hall airport is one of the major airports in Dominica. Dominica's main airport is Melville Hall in the north-east is 38 miles from Roseau. The smaller is Canefield in the south-west just 3 miles from Roseau. The Canefield Airport one of the airports in Dominica serving Roseau. It is one of only two airports in the island nation of Dominica, the other being Melville Hall Airport. The airport is served by Dominica Air Taxi which is operated by Carib Aviation using Twin Otters.
Melville Hall airport, Dominica, is a small strip of asphalt depending on how you look at it and comparing other international airports throughout the world. But this small airport is tucked away beneath the hills of Marigot on the northeast coast of the island Dominica, has been a gateway and point of departure for thousands of Dominicans.
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Construction of the airstrip was completed in 1958 soon after the completion of the Transinsular road. In 1961, funds from the Commonwealth Development and Welfare program made it possible to lengthen the airport runway and the building of a proper terminal. In spite of proposals and "political talk" of an international airports in Dominica by politicians and different administrations, Melville Hall is still serving the citizens of this country in the best possible way it can. In fact, lately
there have been discussions of providing night landing capabilities.
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Since 1958 Melville Hall can also be described as a historic migratory corridor to points North, south and beyond of the people of Dominica. It has been the 'road of flight' for Dominicans from all walks of life and socio-economic classes. The road on which many that traveled to the Florida Straits and other points north along the Atlantic Ocean, were never the same again when they returned.
Melville Hall airport is the major airports in Dominica. It is located on the northeast coast of Dominica, two miles northwest of Marigot, it is about one hour away from the second largest city Portsmouth. It is one of only two airports in Dominica in this island nation. The airlines which serve from this airport are American Airlines,American Eagle operated by executive air in San Juan, LIAT which is an airline based in St. John's, Antigua. It operates high-frequency inter island different types of flights .These are scheduled for serving 22 destinations in the Caribbean,San Juan, Antigua, Barbados, St. Vincent and Dominica.
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