# POS — Piarco International Airport > Machine-readable reference for POS. Single-airport scope. Re-fetch when content_generated_at changes. Canonical: https://airport.flights/airport/pos HTML page: https://airport.flights/airport/pos Markdown alt: https://airport.flights/airport/pos.md JSON: https://airport.flights/api/airport/POS.json (includes live arrivals + weather) Sitemap: https://airport.flights/sitemap-airports.xml Last refreshed: 2026-06-17T07:54:48.972+00:00 --- ## Identity - Name: Piarco International Airport - IATA: POS - ICAO: TTPP - City: Port of Spain - Country: TT (TT) - Timezone: America/Port_of_Spain - Distance from city: 30 km (19 mi) east of Downtown Port of Spain - Runways: 1 - Terminals: 1 - Annual passengers: .88M - Hub for: Caribbean Airlines - Official website: https://tntairports.com/piarco-international-airport/ ## Overview Welcome Piarco International Airport is not your typical sprawling global hub. Instead, it serves as a focused gateway to and from the Caribbean, with particular emphasis on its role as the home base for Caribbean Airlines. Located 30 kilometers east of Downtown Port of Spain, this compact airport handles about 880,000 passengers annually. What sets Piarco apart is the dichotomy between its busy North Terminal, which caters primarily to commercial traffic, and the revamped South Terminal, which now caters primarily to executive jet operations, reflecting a distinct separation between high-traffic and private aviation sectors. At a glance Location: 30 km (19 mi) east of Port of Spain Terminals: 1 (North Terminal, serving major airlines like Caribbean Airlines, American Airlines, and British Airways) Shops: 7, including a Duty Free Shop and a Bookstore Lounges: 7, ranging from the Priority Pass Lounge ($30) to the exclusive Amex Centurion Lounge Parking: Options range from Short Stay at $20 per day to Valet Parking at $50 per day Transport options: Taxi fare to the city ranges from 120–200 TTD, while public buses cost between 4–10 TTD Terminals & layout Piarco International boasts a… ## Terminals (1) - **North Terminal** — 14 gates · airlines: Caribbean Airlines, American Airlines, British Airways, JetBlue Airways URL: https://airport.flights/airport/pos/terminals/north ## Dining (5) - **Bar Lime** — North · Local · Bar · $$ · 10:00 - 23:00 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/pos/restaurants/bar-lime-north - **Cafe Piarco** — North · Local · Caribbean · $ · 24/7 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/pos/restaurants/cafe-piarco-north - **Island Cuisine** — North · Local · Caribbean · $$ · 07:00 - 20:00 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/pos/restaurants/island-cuisine-north - **Sweet Treats** — North · Local · Bakery · $ · 05:00 - 21:00 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/pos/restaurants/sweet-treats-north - **Trinidad Grill** — North · Local · Grill · $$ · 06:00 - 22:00 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/pos/restaurants/trinidad-grill-north ## Lounges (7) - **Alliance Lounge** — North · access: Alliance Members · 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM URL: https://airport.flights/airport/pos/lounges/alliance-lounge-north - **Amex Centurion Lounge** — North · access: Amex Centurion Cardholders · 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM URL: https://airport.flights/airport/pos/lounges/amex-centurion-lounge-north - **Business Class Lounge** — North · access: Business Class Passengers · 5:00 AM - 11:00 PM URL: https://airport.flights/airport/pos/lounges/business-class-lounge-north - **First Class Lounge** — North · access: First Class Passengers · 5:00 AM - 11:00 PM URL: https://airport.flights/airport/pos/lounges/first-class-lounge-north - **Independent Lounge** — North · access: Day pass · day pass: $25 · 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM URL: https://airport.flights/airport/pos/lounges/independent-lounge-north - **Priority Pass Lounge** — North · access: Priority Pass, Day pass · day pass: $30 · 24/7 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/pos/lounges/priority-pass-lounge-north - **Signature Jet Centre** — access: South Terminal, FBO/private aviation URL: https://airport.flights/airport/pos/lounges/signature-jet-centre ## Shops (7) - **Beauty Store** — North · Beauty URL: https://airport.flights/airport/pos/shops/beauty-store-north - **Bookstore** — North · Books URL: https://airport.flights/airport/pos/shops/bookstore-north - **Duty Free Shop** — North · Duty Free URL: https://airport.flights/airport/pos/shops/duty-free-shop-north - **Electronics Store** — North · Electronics URL: https://airport.flights/airport/pos/shops/electronics-store-north - **Fashion Boutique** — North · Fashion URL: https://airport.flights/airport/pos/shops/fashion-boutique-north - **Souvenir Shop** — North · Souvenirs URL: https://airport.flights/airport/pos/shops/souvenir-shop-north - **Travel Essentials Store** — North · Travel Essentials URL: https://airport.flights/airport/pos/shops/travel-essentials-store-north ## Parking (5) - **Accessible Parking** — $20.00/day, $2.00/hr, $140.00/week · next to terminal URL: https://airport.flights/airport/pos/parking/accessible-parking - **Long Stay Parking** — Long stay · $15.00/day, $1.50/hr, $100.00/week · 0.5 mi URL: https://airport.flights/airport/pos/parking/long-stay-parking - **Remote Parking** — Remote · $10.00/day, $1.00/hr, $70.00/week · 1 mi URL: https://airport.flights/airport/pos/parking/remote-parking - **Short Stay Parking** — Short stay · $20.00/day, $2.00/hr, $140.00/week · next to terminal URL: https://airport.flights/airport/pos/parking/short-stay-parking - **Valet Parking** — Valet · $50.00/day, $5.00/hr, $350.00/week · next to terminal URL: https://airport.flights/airport/pos/parking/valet-parking ## Ground transport (4) - **Public Bus Service** — Bus · 60-90 min · ≈4–10 TTD per person on maxi/PTSC bus near POS–Port of Spain · Roughly every 15–30 min in daytime on main routes near the airport; limited or no late‑night service URL: https://airport.flights/airport/pos/transport/bus-service - **Rideshare Services** — Rideshare · 30-45 min URL: https://airport.flights/airport/pos/transport/rideshare-service - **Airport Shuttle** — Shuttle · 30-60 min · Varies by hotel; some free, others ≈40–80 TTD per person or included in room/transfer package · Hotel‑scheduled; often every 30–60 min or on‑demand within limited operating hours URL: https://airport.flights/airport/pos/transport/shuttle-service - **Taxi Service** — Taxi · 30-45 min · ≈120–200 TTD (about $18–30 USD) POS–Port of Spain, depending on time of day URL: https://airport.flights/airport/pos/transport/taxi-service ## Insider tips - _Insider_: Build in a buffer if traveling during Caribbean Airlines peak waves; it’s the airline’s hub, so surge traffic is the norm. - _Local_: The South Terminal is calmer and more upscale, ideal if you're utilizing the Executive Jet Centre. - _Time_: Verify lounge access online before arrival, as conditions can change faster than official updates indicate. - _Avoid_: Expect a different experience than mega-hubs; Piarco’s scale means fewer amenities and quieter spaces. - _Money_: A taxi to Port of Spain can be more reliable late at night, with rates around 120–200 TTD. - _Insider_: Cargo activity is surprisingly busy due to Swissport’s presence, contributing to landside activity beyond passenger movements. - _Quiet_: Using the South Terminal can be a quieter alternative to the North during peak times. --- ## Live data Live arrivals, departures, and weather are not in this static reference. Fetch: - https://airport.flights/api/airport/POS.json — JSON with current live boards + weather (12h cache) - https://airport.flights/airport/pos/arrivals — HTML page with live arrivals - https://airport.flights/airport/pos/departures — HTML page with live departures