What is the tower frequency at TVSB?

The tower frequency at J.F. Mitchell is 118.45 MHz.

Where is TVSB located?

J.F. Mitchell (TVSB) is located in Bequia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.

What is the IATA code for TVSB?

The IATA code for J.F. Mitchell is BQU.

How long is the runway at TVSB?

The main runway at J.F. Mitchell (12/30) measures 3609 X 98.

Is TVSB a port of entry?

Yes, J.F. Mitchell is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.

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J.F. Mitchell (TVSB/BQU) — Bequia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

J.F. Mitchell (TVSB/BQU) serves Bequia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. This is a mid-sized airport with 1 runway (12/30). Field elevation is 15 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.

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Checked by the community — 1 field confirmation, last one 141 days ago.

81% Data Complete 42 of 52 points

Missing: Operations, Contacts

Section Breakdown

Basic Info 7/7

Runways 4/4

Frequencies 2/4

Operations 0/2

Fuel 1/1

Contacts 0/2

Additional Info 8/10

Data last updated: 2026-04-02

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Basic Airport Information

ICAO: TVSB
Name: J.F. Mitchell
Type: medium_airport
Category: Domestic
Latitude: 12.9884
Longitude: -61.262001
Elevation: 15 ft
Country: Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Municipality: Bequia
IATA Code: BQU
FAA Code: N/A
FIR: N/A
Timezone: America/St_Vincent
Distance from City: 4.5 km
VFR: Yes
IFR: Yes

Runways

Runway 12/30

Designation: 12/30
Dimensions: 3609 X 98
Surface: ASP
PCN: N/A
Lighting: YES
NAVAIDs: NULL
Approach Types: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

Tower: 118.450 MHz
Ground: 121.900 MHz
Operations: N/A
Traffic/Approach: N/A
ATIS: N/A

Operation Hours

Monday N/A

Tuesday N/A

Wednesday N/A

Thursday N/A

Friday N/A

Saturday N/A

Sunday N/A

Extra Hours On Request: No
Remarks: N/A

Contacts

AIS Tel: N/A
ARO Tel: N/A
MET Tel: N/A
Admin Tel: N/A
Health Tel: N/A
Police Tel: N/A
Authorities Tel: N/A
Website: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

Slot Required: No
PPR Required: No
PPR Contact: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Fees

Landing Fee: XCD 12 per 1,000 kg MTOW
Parking Fee: XCD 6 per 1,000 kg per hour
Handling Mandatory: No
Currency: XCD
Remarks: Standard airport fees apply at TVSB.

Fuel Information

Fuel Type: Jet A-1
Price/L: N/A
Last Updated: 2026-02-18
Remarks: Standard Jet A-1 available at TVSB.

Immigration

Port of Entry: Yes
GENDEC Required: No
GAR Required: No
Remarks: Port of entry. J.F. Mitchell Airport, Bequia. Immigration available.

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Restrictions

Curfew Start: N/A
Curfew End: N/A
Noise Chapter Min: N/A
Remarks: Small island airport. Light aircraft. Caribbean sailing destination.

Alternates

TVSM

ICAO: TVSM
Name: Mustique Is
Distance (NM): 7.7
Has IFR: Yes
Port of Entry: Yes
Immigration Remarks: Port of entry. Mustique Airport. Exclusive private island.

TVSC

ICAO: TVSC
Name: Canouan
Distance (NM): 18.0
Has IFR: Yes
Port of Entry: Yes
Immigration Remarks: Port of entry. Canouan Airport. Luxury resort island.

TVSU

ICAO: TVSU
Name: Union I. Intl
Distance (NM): 24.9
Has IFR: Yes
Port of Entry: Yes
Immigration Remarks: Port of entry. Union Island Airport. Grenadines gateway.

TGPZ

ICAO: TGPZ
Name: Lauriston
Distance (NM): 33.1
Has IFR: Yes
Port of Entry: Yes
Immigration Remarks: Port of entry. Lauriston Airport, Carriacou. Immigration available.

TLPL

ICAO: TLPL
Name: Hewanorra Intl
Distance (NM): 48.2
Has IFR: Yes
Port of Entry: Yes
Immigration Remarks: CARICOM APIS required for all international flights. Submit no later than 30 min before departure. Full CIQ facilities.

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Active NOTAMs

A1087/26 info

DUE TO THE SUSPENSION OF THE ATS WITHIN THE AD TFC ZONE (ATZ). ALL TFC LANDING AND DEPARTING AD MUST TRANSMIT A SELF-ANNOUNCE BROADCAST ON FREQ 118.450MHZ. AFTER DEPARTURE, ALL FLIGHTS SHALL REMAIN AT 1000FT OR BELOW AND CONTACT ARGYLE APPROACH FREQ 120.800MHZ. 24HR PPR FOR ALL FLIGHT OPERATION…

2026-07-16 20:08:00 2026-08-06 23:59:00

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Nearby Airports

TVSM Mustique Is 8 NM TVSA Argyle International Airport 12 NM TVSC Canouan 18 NM TVSU Union I. Intl 25 NM TGPZ Lauriston 33 NM TLPL Hewanorra Intl 48 NM TLPC George F. Charles 64 NM TGPY Maurice Bishop Intl 67 NM

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the tower frequency at TVSB?: The tower frequency at J.F. Mitchell is 118.45 MHz.
What fuel is available at TVSB?: J.F. Mitchell offers Jet A-1.
Where is TVSB located?: J.F. Mitchell (TVSB) is located in Bequia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.
What is the IATA code for TVSB?: The IATA code for J.F. Mitchell is BQU.
How long is the runway at TVSB?: The main runway at J.F. Mitchell (12/30) measures 3609 X 98.
Is TVSB a port of entry?: Yes, J.F. Mitchell is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.

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