Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport, International airport in Beef Island, British Virgin Islands
Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport is the main airport serving the British Virgin Islands, located on Beef Island and linked to Tortola via the Queen Elizabeth II Bridge. The facility operates a single asphalt runway that handles regional aircraft flying to nearby Caribbean destinations.
The airport was established in 1984 to serve the growing air transport needs of the British Virgin Islands region. A major modernization effort in the early 2000s added a new terminal building and expanded the flight operations area.
The airport functions as the primary entry point for visitors exploring the numerous islands that form the British Virgin Islands territory.
The airport is compact and straightforward to navigate, with clear signage for passengers throughout the terminal. Visitors should plan for typical international arrival procedures when entering the British Virgin Islands.
The airport sits on Beef Island, which allows direct bridge access to Tortola and makes island-hopping between the territory's various destinations more convenient. This geographic positioning has made it the natural hub for exploring the entire British Virgin Islands group.
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