Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport — Beef Island, British Virgin Islands

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Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport in Beef Island uses the IATA code EIS, with TUPJ as its ICAO identifier.

Distance & flight time from EIS

Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport

Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport, known by the code EIS, sits on Beef Island and connects to Tortola, the main population center of the British Virgin Islands, via the Queen Elizabeth II Bridge. The airport bears the name of a former BVI chief minister who championed the territory's tourism and infrastructure development during the twentieth century. Its short runway historically limited service to smaller regional aircraft and turboprops arriving from Puerto Rico, Antigua, and other Caribbean islands, though periodic extensions have aimed to accommodate slightly larger jets. EIS functions as the principal gateway for the BVI's renowned sailing and yacht-chartering industry, feeding visitors toward marinas in Road Town and the wider Sir Francis Drake Channel. Hurricanes have repeatedly damaged the terminal over the decades, most notably during the severe 2017 Atlantic storm season, prompting subsequent rebuilding efforts.

Runways at Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport (EIS)

RunwayLengthWidthSurface
07/254642 ft (1415 m)89 ft (27 m)ASP

Radio frequencies for Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport (EIS)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
GNDGND121.9 MHz
TWRBEEF ISLAND TWR118.4 MHz

Airports near Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport (EIS)

EIS connects via bridge to Tortola and serves as the main air gateway for British Virgin Islands sailing tourism and yacht chartering.

FAQ

What is the IATA code for Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport?

The IATA code for Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport is EIS.

What is the ICAO code for Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport?

The ICAO code for Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport is TUPJ. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.