La Désirade Airport (DSD)

La Désirade Airport (TFFA) serves La Désirade, the easternmost island of Guadeloupe in the French Caribbean, located in the commune of Grande Anse with a compact 600-meter by 20-meter asphalt runway (09/27) designed for small aircraft operations. The airport operates as a crucial inter-island transportation link accommodating Cessna 172, Piper PA28, Cessna Caravan, and Twin Otter aircraft providing essential connectivity between this remote island and the main Guadeloupe archipelago. The small terminal building provides basic passenger facilities optimized for regional aircraft operations, including check-in areas, baggage handling, and waiting space for the limited daily flights connecting to Pointe-à-Pitre International Airport and other Caribbean islands. Air Caraïbes and regional operators provide scheduled and charter services supporting the island's population and tourism, enabling access to La Désirade's pristine beaches, hiking trails, and traditional Creole culture. Operational considerations include seasonal weather impacts from Caribbean trade winds and tropical weather systems, coordination with Pointe-à-Pitre air traffic control for inter-island flights, and limited ground services requiring advance planning for fuel and maintenance. The airport serves approximately 1,600 residents of La Désirade plus visitors seeking this tranquil island's untouched natural beauty, geological attractions, and peaceful Caribbean lifestyle away from the busier tourist destinations of mainland Guadeloupe.