Piarco is a city in Trinidad.
Piarco | ||
Country | Trinidad and Tobago | |
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Residents | unknown | |
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Tourist information Tel | 669-6044 | |
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background
The international airport is about 25 km from Port of Spain. Apart from the airport facilities, there is hardly anything of importance. The airport building was completely rebuilt a few years ago. The next small town is 2 km south of the airport St. Helena.
getting there
By plane
- 1 Piarco International Airport (IATA: POS), Golden Grove Road, Piarco. Tel.: 669-4101, Fax: 669-2319. Runway 10/28, 10,440 x 151 feet (3,182 x 46 m).
Airlines
- Aeropostal, Piarco Airport. Tel.: 669-2631.
- Caribbean Airlines (ex BWIA), Piarco Airport. Tel.: 669-3000.
- Caribbean Star, Piarco Airport. Tel.: 669-2631.
- LIAT, Piarco Airport. Tel.: 669-5458.
Charter flights
- Amerijet International, Piarco Airport. Tel.: 669-3221.
- Bristow Caribbean. Tel.: 669-8107.
Helicopter services
- Evergreen Helicopters International. Tel.: 669-7074.
In the street
mobility
Rental car
- Econo Car Rentals, Counter 4, airfield. Tel.: 669-2342, Fax: 622-8074. Price: Small - Economy, US $ 35, Mid-Size - Medium, US $ 45, Executive US $ 55.
- Enterprise Rent A Car, Piarco. Tel.: 800-8080.
- Exclusive car rentals, Airfield. Tel.: 669-6157.
- hertz, Golden Grove Road. Tel.: 669-6239.
- Lucas Rental & Taxi Service, 8-10 Golden Grove Road, Piarco International Hotel. Tel.: 669-4131.
- Sav-A-Lot Rent A Car, Airfield. Tel.: 669-2226.
taxi
- Airport Express / Hertz. Tel.: 669-6414.
- Airport Express / Himraj. Tel.: 800-8294.
- Lucas Taxi Service, 8-10 Golden Grove Road, Piarco International Hotel. Tel.: 669-4131.
- Piarco Airport Taxi Co-op, Airfield. Tel.: 669-1689.
- Taxi service. Tel.: 669-0282.
- Vizcaina Taxi and Tour Guide. Tel.: 735-6395.
activities
golf
- Millenium Lakes Golf & Country Club, Sunrise Park, just north of the Churchill Roosevelt Highway, near the Holiday Inn Express Hotel, Trincity. 18-hole golf course, 6,500 yards, par 71. Clubhouse with pro shop, restaurant, bar and sports bar. Golf carts can be rented.
shop
- Aeromart Supermarket, St. Helena junction. Tel.: 669-5104.
Shops at the airfield
- Ali's Candy Shop. Tel.: 669-4866.
- Balloon Works. Tel.: 669-0072. Keepsakes, gifts.
- De Lima's. Tel.: 669-4738. Jeweler.
- Fabi Cosmetique Et Parfumerie. Tel.: 669-3328. Perfumery, duty-free shopping.
- Federal Spices. Tel.: 662-1729. Duty-free shopping.
- Frederic's Fine Leather. Tel.: 669-2391. Leather goods.
- Glen´s Jewelery. Tel.: 669-1838. Jewelry, watches, duty free.
- Ishmael M. Khan & Sons. Tel.: 669-0074. Book trade, magazines.
- Karie's strength. Tel.: 669-2365. Souvenirs, handicrafts.
- Maraj & Sons Jewelers. Tel.: 669-3062. Jewellery.
- Piarco News Stand. Tel.: 669-6009. Book trade, magazines.
- Ray Cool. Tel.: 669-3187. Sunglasses.
- Rhyner's Music Connection. Tel.: 669-3064. Music CD's.
- Stechers. Tel.: 669-1639. Alcohol, cigars.
- T&T Handicraft & Art Gallery. Tel.: 669-4866. Needlework, art gallery.
- The Handicraft Shop. Tel.: 669-1732. Souvenirs, handicrafts.
kitchen
- Hard Rock Restaurant, St. Helena. Tel.: 669-0047.
- Subway, Airfield. Tel.: 669-7564.
accommodation
- Airport Suites, 7 Factory Road, Golden Grove. Tel.: 669-0362, Fax: 669-0257. 39 rooms, restaurant, bar, pool. Location: 3 minutes from the airport.Price: All year round: single 75 US $, double 95 US $, prices including taxes and airport transfer.
- Holiday Inn Express, 1 Exposition Drive / Churchill Roosevelt Highway. Tel.: 669-6209, Fax: 692-4557. 61 rooms, pool, fitness room.
- Piarco International Hotel, 8-10 Golden Grove Road / Churchill Roosevelt Highway. Tel.: 669-3030, Fax: 669-1739. 40 rooms, restaurant, bar, 3 pools.Price: All year round: single room 140-170 US $, double room 155-185 US $. Rental prices plus taxes.
health
doctors
- Airport doctor, Piarco Airport. Tel.: 669-5874.
pharmacy
- R&R drugs, St. Helena Junction, St. Helena. Tel.: 669-0288.
- St. Helena Drug Mart, St. Helena Junction. Tel.: 669-3086.
Practical advice
Banks
- First Citizen Bank, Bureau de Change, airport. Tel.: 669-5927-28, Fax: 669-5929. Open: daily 6 a.m. - 10 p.m.
ATMs
- RBTT, Airfield. TT $ US $.
- Scotiabank, Airfield.
information
police
administration
- Immigration Office, Immigration, Piarco Airport. Tel.: 669-5859.
- Customs Service, Customs, Piarco Airport. Tel.: 669-4361.
Post office
- 'TT-Post, Roundabout, Golden Grove Road, Airfield Entrance. Tel.: 669-5361.
trips
- R & R Transport, Tours & Rentals. Tel.: 669-2265.
- Vizcaina Taxi and Tour Guide. Tel.: 735-6395.