Enhancing aviation safety, resilience, and connectivity across Saint Lucia
Learn MoreThe Caribbean Air Transport Connectivity Project – Saint Lucia (CATCOP-SL) is a World Bank-funded initiative administered through the International Development Association (IDA). The project spans two Caribbean islands—Haiti and Saint Lucia—with primary objectives to enhance air transport safety, ensure compliance with international standards, improve airport infrastructure resilience against natural disasters, and support informed planning for airport development. Executed by the Saint Lucia Air and Sea Ports Authority (SLASPA) with support from the Department of Civil Aviation, Ministry of Infrastructure, Ministry of Finance, and the Eastern Caribbean Civil Aviation Authority (ECCAA).
Civil aviation safety strengthening
Disaster response enhancement
Operational efficiency improvements
Weather vulnerability mitigation
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George F.L. Charles Airport Located in Castries (north), serving regional connections and inter-island travel with enhanced safety measures. Hewanorra International Airport Situated in Vieux Fort (south), the primary international gateway receiving major infrastructure upgrades and resilience improvements
Contingent Emergency Response Component (CERC) Designed to provide immediate assistance during eligible crises or emergencies. Upon government request, funds can be reallocated to finance emergency activities and expenditures as defined in the Project Operations Manual.
Dedicated Project Implementation Team A specialized Project Implementation Unit (PIU) oversees all aspects of project execution, ensuring compliance with World Bank standards and national regulations. The team manages procurement, financial systems, construction supervision, and environmental safeguards.
Building capacity across Saint Lucia's aviation sector through regional and country-specific technical assistance initiatives.
Enhancing Safety & Efficiency Modernizing air navigation systems to improve air traffic safety, operational efficiency, and resilience during adverse weather conditions through cutting-edge technology deployment.
Enhancing operational safety and flood disaster resilience of the UVF runway while meeting International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Standards and Recommended Practices. Runway Rehabilitation Complete rehabilitation of UVF runway infrastructure with resilient materials Lighting & Markings Upgrade markings and install energy-efficient LED lighting systems Safety Areas Construct paved stopways and Runway End Safety Areas (RESAs) Drainage Improvements Enhance airfield drainage to prevent flooding and water accumulation Fire Rescue Upgrade Modernize Fire Rescue facilities at UVF for enhanced emergency response
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