Virgin Gorda Airport
Spanish Town · British Virgin IslandsICAO TUPW
Virgin Gorda Airport (VIJ) is an airport serving Spanish Town, British Virgin Islands, located in the Northern and Western hemispheres at coordinates 18° 26' 47.0" N, 64° 25' 39.0" W. The airport sits at an elevation of 9 feet (3 meters) above sea level. With 2 direct destinations served by 3 airlines, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is America/Tortola (GMT-4).
Airport Details
Coordinates
Popular Routes from VIJ
Airlines Operating at VIJ
3 active airlines serving Virgin Gorda Airport.
CO2 Emissions Reference
Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.
| Route Type | Distance | Economy | Premium Eco | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-haul | 800 km | 204 kg | 326 kg | 592 kg | 816 kg |
| Medium-haul | 3,000 km | 468 kg | 749 kg | 1357 kg | 1872 kg |
| Long-haul | 8,000 km | 1200 kg | 1920 kg | 3480 kg | 4800 kg |
Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.
Nearby Airports
Airports closest to Virgin Gorda Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport | EIS | Tortola | British Virgin Islands | 12 km |
| Cyril E. King Airport | STT | St. Thomas | Virgin Islands | 59 km |
| Benjamin Rivera Noriega Airport | CPX | Culebra Island | Puerto Rico | 94 km |
| Henry E Rohlsen Airport | STX | St. Croix Island | Virgin Islands | 91 km |
| Vieques Airport | VQS | Vieques Island | Puerto Rico | 111 km |
| Luis Munoz Marin International Airport | SJU | San Juan | Puerto Rico | 166 km |
| Clayton J Lloyd International Airport | AXA | The Valley | Anguilla | 148 km |
| Princess Juliana International Airport | SXM | Philipsburg | Netherlands Antilles | 146 km |
Other Airports in British Virgin Islands
Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 18° 26' 47.0" N
- Longitude (DMS)
- 64° 25' 39.0" W
- Latitude (Decimal)
- 18.446400
- Longitude (Decimal)
- -64.427498
- Hemisphere
- Northern / Western
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- America/Tortola
- UTC Offset
- GMT-4
- Current Local Time
- 03:42 PM
- Elevation (ft)
- 9 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 3 m
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