VIJ · TUPW · Virgin Gorda Airport

Virgin Gorda Airport (VIJ)

Spanish Town, British Virgin Islands · medium airport · 18.447° -64.428° ·
Airport Information
IATA CodeVIJ
ICAO CodeTUPW
Typemedium airport
NameVirgin Gorda Airport
MunicipalitySpanish Town
CountryBritish Virgin Islands
ContinentNA
Latitude18.447° N
Longitude-64.428° W
Elevation9 ft
Climate ZoneTropical
Scheduled ServiceYes
Score500
Local TimeLoading...
Country & Timezone Info
CountryBritish Virgin Islands
ISO Code
RegionSpanish Town
Continent CodeNA
IANA TimezoneUnknown
UTC Offset (Standard)N/A
DST OffsetN/A
Current Offset--

🌬 Best Time to Fly

Recommended: December – April
Dry season, avoids hurricane months (Jun–Nov)
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Dry: Dec–AprWet: May–Nov

✈ Airlines Serving VIJ

AA — American AirlinesDL — Delta Air LinesUA — United AirlinesWN — Southwest AirlinesAS — Alaska AirlinesB6 — JetBlueAC — Air Canada

🌡 Climate — Tropical (18.4°N)

Jan
30°
22°
Feb
30°
22°
Mar
31°
22°
Apr
31°
23°
May
31°
23°
Jun
31°
23°
Jul
30°
22°
Aug
30°
22°
Sep
30°
22°
Oct
30°
22°
Nov
30°
22°
Dec
30°
22°
* Approximate average temperatures by month based on tropical latitude zone

AI-Enhanced Insights

Virgin Gorda Airport (VIJ) is a small but vital regional airport serving Virgin Gorda, the third-largest island in the British Virgin Islands. Located near Spanish Town, the island's main settlement, the airport primarily handles inter-island flights, connecting visitors to one of the Caribbean's most scenic destinations known for The Baths and pristine beaches. It features a single short runway suitable only for small turboprop aircraft.

💡 Local Tip
If you're continuing to a yacht charter or private boat from Spanish Town's nearby marina, ask your hotel to coordinate luggage transfer directly to the dock—it saves a taxi ride and the marina is just a short drive from the terminal.
🚖 Getting There

Taxis are readily available outside the terminal and are the primary way to reach resorts and villas across the island. Rental car agencies operate at the airport but booking ahead is strongly recommended, especially during the winter high season. Many resorts on Virgin Gorda also offer pre-arranged airport pickup services for guests.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Which airlines fly into Virgin Gorda Airport?
A: InterCaribbean Airways and BVI Airways operate scheduled flights, mostly connecting from Beef Island (EIS) near Tortola.

Q: How long is the runway at Virgin Gorda Airport?
A: The runway is approximately 3,200 feet long, limiting operations to small turboprop aircraft and private charters.

Q: Are there international flights to Virgin Gorda Airport?
A: No, there are no scheduled international flights. Most visitors arrive via Beef Island Airport and connect on a short inter-island flight.

Q: Does the airport have customs and immigration facilities?
A: As a domestic and regional airport, formal immigration is not typically required, as flights originate from within the BVI territory.

AI-generated content · Generated Jun 30, 2026 · MiniMax-M3

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🌏 Nearby Airports (Top 5)

IATANameCity / CountryDistance (km)Distance (mi)Link
EIS Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport Beef Island, British Virgin Islands 12.0 km 7.5 mi View →
TOV Tortola West End Seaplane Base Tortola, British Virgin Islands 16.4 km 10.2 mi View →
RAD Road Town Seaplane Base Tortola, British Virgin Islands 20.2 km 12.6 mi View →
NGD Captain Auguste George Airport Anegada, British Virgin Islands 33.0 km 20.5 mi View →
SJF Cruz Bay Seaplane Base Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands 40.9 km 25.4 mi View →

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