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Virgin Gorda Airport

Spanish Town, British Virgin Islands

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Virgin Gorda Airport

Spanish Town, British Virgin Islands

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Small gateway to Virgin Gorda's pristine beaches and bays.

Location

Spanish Town, British Virgin Islands

Virgin Gorda Airport (IATA: VIJ, ICAO: TUPW) is a small regional airport serving Virgin Gorda, one of the principal islands of the British Virgin Islands. Located near Spanish Town, the island's main settlement, the airport provides essential air connectivity for residents and tourists visiting the island's famous attractions, including The Baths National Park. The airport operates a short runway suitable only for small propeller-driven aircraft, limiting service to inter-island and nearby regional routes. It plays a vital role in connecting Virgin Gorda to nearby hubs such as Tortola's Beef Island Airport and St. Thomas in the U.S. Virgin Islands. Given the island's popularity as a luxury yachting and tourism destination, the airport sees a mix of scheduled and charter traffic, particularly during the peak winter tourism season.

Terminals

The airport features a single small terminal building handling both arriving and departing passengers in a simple, open layout.

Getting to & from

Taxis and rental vehicles are the primary ground transportation options available at the airport for reaching Spanish Town and other parts of the island.

Airlines here

Regional carriers such as Cape Air and interCaribbean Airways have operated scheduled service to Virgin Gorda, connecting it to nearby islands.

Notable facts

›The airport's short runway restricts operations to small propeller aircraft and light turboprops.
›Virgin Gorda is a popular luxury yachting destination, driving seasonal demand at the airport.
›The Baths National Park, a major tourist attraction, is located on the southern end of the island.
›The airport serves as an alternative entry point to the British Virgin Islands alongside Beef Island Airport on Tortola.
›Charter flights are a significant component of traffic given the island's upscale tourism market.

Wikipedia

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Gateway to the Caribbean's most pristine island escape awaits you

Virgin Gorda Airport is a small domestic aerodrome serving Spanish Town on Virgin Gorda, one of the principal islands of the British Virgin Islands. It functions as a key air link connecting this rugged, scenic island to nearby Tortola's Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport and select regional destinations. The airport plays a vital role in supporting the island's luxury tourism economy, including access to the famous Baths and exclusive resort hideaways.

Terminals

Main Terminal — A compact, single-room terminal handling arrivals and departures for small regional aircraft with basic passenger amenities.

Ground Transport

Taxi services available curbside at the terminal
Pre-arranged hotel shuttles from major resorts
Car rental available through local operators on the island

Nearby Hotels

Oil Nut Bay
Rosewood Little Dix Bay
Fischer's Cove Beach Hotel
Leverick Bay Resort & Marina

Dining

The terminal itself offers minimal food and beverage options, so travellers should plan accordingly before departure. Spanish Town, a short taxi ride away, has several casual waterfront restaurants and beach bars serving fresh seafood and Caribbean staples. Resorts on the island typically offer full dining experiences, and it is advisable to make reservations in advance during peak season.

Traveller Tips

Confirm your onward connection from Beef Island/Tortola well in advance, as inter-island flights operate on limited schedules.
Carry local BVI or US dollars for taxis, as card acceptance may be limited at small vendors.
Arrive early as the terminal is small and check-in can be informal but time-sensitive for regional carriers.
Book ferry transfers as an alternative if flight schedules do not align with your plans, as boat services connect Virgin Gorda to Tortola regularly.

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Route map (2 destinations)

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Airlines serving this airport

Cape Air

American Airlines

Seaborne Airlines

TUR Avrupa Hava YollarÄ±

Routes

VIJ → SJU9K · BNI

VIJ → SJUAA · DHT

VIJ → SJUBB · DHT

VIJ → STTYI · CNT

Aircraft operating here

De Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter2 routes Pilatus Britten-Norman BN-2A/B Islander1 routes CNT1 routes

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