J F Mitchell Airport — Bequia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
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Distance & flight time from BQU
J F Mitchell Airport
J F Mitchell Airport, coded BQU, serves the island of Bequia in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, a scant 15 feet above the water. One runway makes up the entire airfield, situated close to the coastline. Bequia is reached mainly by small aircraft or ferry from the main island of Saint Vincent, and BQU provides the faster of those two options for visitors and residents alike. The short runway limits service to smaller regional aircraft rather than larger commercial jets, consistent with its role serving a small Caribbean island community.
Runways at J F Mitchell Airport (BQU)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/30 | 3609 ft (1100 m) | 98 ft (30 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for J F Mitchell Airport (BQU)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| GND | GND | 121.9 MHz |
| TWR | TWR | 118.45 MHz |
Airports near J F Mitchell Airport (BQU)
- Mustique Airport (MQS) — 14.3 km (8.9 mi)
- Argyle International Airport (SVD) — 22.7 km (14.1 mi)
- Canouan Airport (CIW) — 33.3 km (20.7 mi)
- Union Island International Airport (UNI) — 46.1 km (28.6 mi)
- Hewanorra International Airport (UVF) — 89.3 km (55.5 mi)
- George F. L. Charles Airport (SLU) — 118.4 km (73.6 mi)
- Maurice Bishop International Airport (GND) — 123.3 km (76.6 mi)
- Martinique Aimé Césaire International Airport (FDF) — 180.4 km (112.1 mi)
Visitors to Bequia search BQU to compare the short flight against the ferry from Saint Vincent, or to check baggage limits on the small aircraft serving this Caribbean runway.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for J F Mitchell Airport?
The IATA code for J F Mitchell Airport is BQU.
What is the ICAO code for J F Mitchell Airport?
The ICAO code for J F Mitchell Airport is TVSB. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.