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Cyril E. King Airport (TIST/STT) — Charlotte Amalie, Virgin Islands, U.S.

At a glance

Operating hours
11:00–03:00 UTC
Customs
11:00–22:00 UTC (on request)
Port of entry
Yes
Fuel
Jet A-1, 100LL
Tower
118.1
Runways
10/28
Elevation
23 ft

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Section Breakdown
Basic Info 7/7
Runways 4/4
Frequencies 4/4
Operations 2/2
Fuel 1/1
Contacts 1/2
Additional Info 10/10
Observed Activity · Oct 20
1 aircraft observed within 6 NM · busiest hour 16:00Z
2026-10-072026-10-20
Distinct ADS-B aircraft seen within 6 NM below 10,000 ft AGL per UTC day · community-feed coverage varies · not official movement totals
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Basic Airport Information

  • ICAO: TIST
  • Name: Cyril E. King Airport
  • Type: medium_airport
  • Category: International
  • Latitude: 18.337091
  • Longitude: -64.977249
  • Elevation: 23 ft
  • Country: Virgin Islands, U.S.
  • Municipality: Charlotte Amalie
  • IATA Code: STT
  • FAA Code: N/A
  • FIR: TJZS
  • Timezone: America/Virgin
  • Distance from City: 3.7 km
  • VFR: Yes
  • IFR: Yes

Runways

Runway 10/28

  • Designation: 10/28
  • Dimensions: 7001 X 151
  • Surface: Asphalt
  • PCN: 790/F/A/X/T
  • Lighting: HIRL, PAPI 4L RWY 10, REIL RWY 10
  • NAVAIDs: ILS/DME 10 (I-TMN) 110.1, STT VOR/DME 108.6
  • Approach Types: ILS or LOC RWY 10, RNAV (GPS) RWY 10, VOR-A
  • Remarks: RWY 10 displaced threshold 2300ft. RWY 28 basic markings only. Weight: SW 100klbs, DW 155klbs, DTW 195klbs. Grooved surface. Nightly closures 0200-0900 UTC for runway rehabilitation project through 2026.

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Frequencies

  • Tower: 118.100, 118.800 MHz
  • Ground: 121.900 MHz
  • Operations: 108.600 MHz
  • Traffic/Approach: 128.650 MHz
  • ATIS: 124.000 MHz

Operation Hours

Monday 11:00 – 03:00
Tuesday 11:00 – 03:00
Wednesday 11:00 – 03:00
Thursday 11:00 – 03:00
Friday 11:00 – 03:00
Saturday 11:00 – 03:00
Sunday 11:00 – 03:00
  • Extra Hours On Request: No
  • Remarks: Tower 0700-2300 AST (1100-0300 UTC). ATIS 124.0 available H24. ARFF 0700-2300 AST. Nightly runway closures 2200-0500 AST (0200-0900 UTC) for rehabilitation project through 2026 — verify via NOTAMs.

Contacts

  • AIS Tel: N/A
  • ARO Tel: N/A
  • MET Tel: N/A
  • Admin Tel: +1 3407744554
  • Health Tel: N/A
  • Police Tel: N/A
  • Authorities Tel: N/A
  • Website: https://www.viport.com/cekastt
  • Remarks: Airport Manager: Jerome Sheridan, +1 3407146667. Standard Aviation FBO: +1 8557883261 / +1 3402444990, [email protected], ASRI 130.225. St. Thomas Jet Center (Signature Aviation): +1 8778941810, [email protected], ASRI 129.65. Execujet Flight Services: +1 3407153821 / +1 8665382166, [email protected]. UNICOM 122.95, CTAF 118.8. After-hours fuel: +1 3407779177 / +1 3407728093 / +1 3407153821. ASOS weather: +1 3407767116. Tower closure contact (San Juan CERAP): +1 7872538664.

Slots / PPR

  • Slot Required: No
  • PPR Required: No
  • PPR Contact: Standard Aviation: [email protected] / +1 3402444990; VIPA helpline: +1 3407741629
  • Remarks: No slots required. Unscheduled aircraft with 30+ passenger seats require 24-hour prior notice. Class C airspace — contact San Juan CERAP on 128.65 for approach/departure.

Customs

  • Open: 11:00
  • Close: 22:00
  • Phone: N/A
  • Extra Hours On Request: Yes
  • Remarks: CBP hours 0700-1800 AST (1100-2200 UTC) daily. Tel: +1 3407744554. Standard Aviation provides 24/7 customs clearance as exclusive after-hours provider (contact: +1 3402444341).

Fees

  • Landing Fee: 5.50 USD per 1000 lbs MTOW
  • Parking Fee: 0.60 USD per 1000 lbs MTOW per hour
  • Handling Mandatory: Yes
  • Currency: USD
  • Remarks: VIPA sets fees. FBO handling mandatory. VIPA incentive program (Mar 2025-Feb 2026) waived landing fees and reduced parking/user fees 50% for new routes. Bohlke International Airways, Standard Aviation, and other FBOs on field.

Fuel Information

  • Fuel Type: Jet A-1
  • Price/L: N/A
  • Last Updated: 2026-04-04
  • Remarks: Multiple FBOs: St. Thomas Jet Center ~$6.00/gal, Standard Aviation ~$7.60/gal, Execujet ~$7.38/gal. Island pricing premium — fuel barged to island. Available 0700-1900 local, after-hours by arrangement.
  • Fuel Type: 100LL
  • Price/L: N/A
  • Last Updated: 2026-04-04
  • Remarks: St. Thomas Jet Center ~$7.35/gal, Standard Aviation ~$7.95/gal. Available 0700-1900 local, after-hours by arrangement.

Immigration

  • Port of Entry: Yes
  • APIS Required: Yes
  • GAR Required: No
  • Remarks: eAPIS required for all international arrivals/departures. US territory — US CBP processes all international flights.

See all airports of entry in Virgin Islands, U.S. →

Restrictions

  • Curfew Start: N/A
  • Curfew End: N/A
  • Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
  • Remarks: Noise sensitive area: avoid overflying Water Island, 2 NM SE of airport. ARFF Index C available 1100-0300 UTC only. Nightly runway closures 0200-0900 UTC for $27M rehabilitation project (Dec 2025 through 2026) — check NOTAMs. Sailboat mast obstruction 100ft west of RWY 10 approach end, 50ft AGL.

Alternates

TISX

  • ICAO: TISX
  • Name: Henry E Rohlsen Airport
  • Distance (NM): 39.4
  • Has IFR: No
  • Port of Entry: Yes
  • Immigration Remarks: Customs Landing Rights airport (not full AOE). eAPIS required for all international arrivals/departures. USVI is US territory — no preclearance from mainland. Flights departing USVI to mainland require mandatory CBP pre-check and eAPIS filing.

Airport Services

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Active NOTAMs

A512/26
caution
Only runway closed
RWY 10/28 CLSD
2026-10-27 02:00 UTC 2026-10-31 09:00 UTC
A0512/
caution
Only runway closed
RWY 10/28 CLSD
2026-10-27 02:00 UTC 2026-10-31 09:00 UTC
A516/26
caution
Taxiway restriction
TWY C, D, E, TWY A BTN APCH END RWY 10 AND TWY C NONMOVEMENT AREA
2026-10-27 02:00 UTC 2026-10-31 09:00 UTC

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NOTAMs received from the FAA NOTAM feed (last message 2026-10-28 00:10 UTC). This list is built from the feed as NOTAMs are issued and is not checked against the FAA's full list: confirm with FAA NOTAM Search before flight.
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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the operating hours of TIST?
Cyril E. King Airport operates from 11:00 to 03:00.
What is the tower frequency at TIST?
The tower frequency at Cyril E. King Airport is 118.1, 118.8 MHz.
What fuel is available at TIST?
Cyril E. King Airport offers Jet A-1, 100LL.
Is customs available at TIST?
Yes, customs at Cyril E. King Airport is available from 11:00 to 22:00.
Where is TIST located?
Cyril E. King Airport (TIST) is located in Charlotte Amalie, Virgin Islands, U.S..
What is the IATA code for TIST?
The IATA code for Cyril E. King Airport is STT.
Does TIST have an ILS approach?
Yes, Cyril E. King Airport has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runway 10/28.
Is TIST a port of entry?
Yes, Cyril E. King Airport is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.
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