CIW - Canouan Airport
Canouan Island, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
IATA Code: CIW · Canouan Island, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
The airport code CIW is the IATA identifier for Canouan Airport. You may also find it referred to as Canouan Island Airport (CIW).
Canouan Airport (CIW) serves Canouan Island, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, in the Latin America fuel pricing region. It provides essential air connectivity for travelers in the area.
CIW is the IATA airport code for Canouan Airport, located in Canouan Island, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. The airport is situated at coordinates 12.6990°N, 61.3424°W. The current jet fuel price in the Latin America region is $5.31/gallon as of 2026-05-16.
Current Jet Fuel Price (Latin America)
$5.31/gallon
⚠️ Global Fuel Price Surge 2026: Prices affected by 108%
Airport Information
- IATA Code
- CIW
- City
- Canouan Island
- Country
- Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
- Timezone
- America/St_Vincent
- Latitude
- 12.6990°
- Longitude
- -61.3424°
- Type
- airport
- Fuel Region
- Latin America
Flight Distances & Estimated Fuel Costs from CIW
Estimated fuel costs based on current jet fuel prices and standard narrowbody aircraft consumption.
| Destination | Distance | Est. Fuel Cost | Fuel Surcharge* |
|---|---|---|---|
| UNI - Union Island | 13 km | $193 | $0/passenger |
| MQS - Mustique | 27 km | $401 | $1/passenger |
| BQU - Bequia | 33 km | $491 | $1/passenger |
| SVD - Kingstown | 55 km | $818 | $2/passenger |
| GND - Point Salines | 91 km | $1,353 | $3/passenger |
| UVF - Hewandorra | 122 km | $1,814 | $4/passenger |
| SLU - Castries | 152 km | $2,260 | $5/passenger |
| TAB - Scarborough | 181 km | $2,691 | $5/passenger |
| BGI - Bridgetown | 205 km | $3,048 | $6/passenger |
| FDF - Fort-de-france | 214 km | $3,182 | $6/passenger |
| POS - Port-of-spain | 234 km | $3,479 | $7/passenger |
| GUI - Guiria | 259 km | $3,851 | $8/passenger |
| DCF - Canefield | 293 km | $4,356 | $9/passenger |
| CUP - Carupano | 308 km | $4,579 | $9/passenger |
| DOM - Dominica | 317 km | $4,713 | $9/passenger |
| PMV - Porlamar | 348 km | $5,174 | $10/passenger |
| GBJ - Grand Bourg | 353 km | $5,248 | $10/passenger |
| LSS - Les Saintes | 353 km | $5,248 | $10/passenger |
| ICC - Isla De Coche | 357 km | $5,308 | $11/passenger |
| BBR - Basse Terre | 371 km | $5,516 | $11/passenger |
| MUN - Maturin | 382 km | $5,680 | $11/passenger |
| CUM - Cumana | 393 km | $5,843 | $12/passenger |
| SFC - St-François | 396 km | $5,888 | $12/passenger |
| PTP - Pointe-a-pitre | 397 km | $5,903 | $12/passenger |
| DSD - Grande Anse | 401 km | $5,962 | $12/passenger |
| TUV - Tucupita | 410 km | $6,096 | $12/passenger |
| MNI - Geralds | 464 km | $6,899 | $14/passenger |
| BLA - Barcelona | 465 km | $6,914 | $14/passenger |
| ANU - Antigua | 496 km | $7,375 | $15/passenger |
| AAO - Anaco | 499 km | $7,419 | $15/passenger |
| PZO - Guayana | 514 km | $7,642 | $15/passenger |
| SOM - San Tome | 518 km | $7,702 | $15/passenger |
| NEV - Charlestown | 519 km | $7,716 | $15/passenger |
| USI - Mabaruma | 529 km | $7,865 | $16/passenger |
| SKB - Basse Terre | 534 km | $7,940 | $16/passenger |
| BBQ - Codrington | 551 km | $8,192 | $16/passenger |
| EUX - Oranjestad | 562 km | $8,356 | $17/passenger |
| CBL - Ciudad Bolivar | 563 km | $8,371 | $17/passenger |
| HGE - Higuerote | 574 km | $8,534 | $17/passenger |
| LRV - Los Roques | 585 km | $8,698 | $17/passenger |
| SAB - Saba | 586 km | $8,713 | $17/passenger |
| SBH - Gustavia | 601 km | $8,936 | $18/passenger |
| TMO - Tumeremo | 606 km | $9,010 | $18/passenger |
| SXM - Philipsburg | 623 km | $9,263 | $19/passenger |
| SFG - St. Martin | 628 km | $9,337 | $19/passenger |
| VDP - Valle De La Pascua | 638 km | $9,486 | $19/passenger |
| AXA - The Valley | 639 km | $9,501 | $19/passenger |
| CCS - Caracas | 658 km | $9,783 | $20/passenger |
| EOR - El Dorado | 664 km | $9,872 | $20/passenger |
| STX - St. Croix Island | 669 km | $9,947 | $20/passenger |
* Estimated fuel surcharge per passenger. Actual surcharges vary by airline and booking class.
How Jet Fuel Prices Affect Your CIW Flights
Jet fuel typically accounts for 25-35% of airline operating costs. When fuel prices rise due to global events like conflicts or supply disruptions, airlines pass these costs to passengers through fuel surcharges.
Currently, the Latin America region has jet fuel priced at $5.31/gallon. This is approximately 108% higher than normal due to Brent crude elevated. EIA Gulf Coast jet fuel at $5.21/gal (2026-05-16). Airlines implementing surcharges globally. IATA reports $175/barrel global average.
Tips to Save on Flights from CIW
- Book during periods of lower fuel prices (typically Q1)
- Choose airlines with fuel-efficient aircraft (787, A350)
- Consider nearby alternative airports
- Book direct flights to avoid multiple fuel surcharges
Climate & Weather at Canouan Island
Canouan Island has a tropical climate with warm temperatures year-round, typically ranging from 25°C to 35°C (77°F to 95°F). Travelers should expect humidity and potential monsoon or rainy seasons depending on the time of year. Lightweight, breathable clothing is recommended, and staying hydrated is essential when navigating the airport and surrounding area.
Traveler Guide: Flying Through CIW
Traveling through Canouan Island in the Americas, passengers should be aware that fuel prices in the Latin America region directly influence ticket pricing. North and South American airports generally have well-established ground transportation networks, including ride-sharing services, shuttles, and rental car agencies. For international arrivals, customs and immigration processing times vary significantly by country.
Planning Your Trip via CIW
- Arrival time: Arrive 2 hours early for domestic flights, 3 hours for international flights at Canouan Airport
- Ground transportation: Check current gasoline costs for driving to/from CIW
- Fuel impact awareness: The Latin America region currently prices jet fuel at $5.31/gallon — compare this with other regions to understand route pricing
- Alternative airports: The nearest airports to CIW are UNI, MQS, BQU — consider these for potentially lower fares