Henry E. Rohlsen Airport (TISX)
Medium airport · Christiansted, Saint Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands
Airport data
| Name | Henry E. Rohlsen Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | TISX |
| IATA | STX |
| Elevation | 74 ft (23 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 17°42'5" W 64°48'9" 17.70141, -64.80261 |
| Location | Christiansted, Saint Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/28 | 10,004 ft (3049 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
Henry E. Rohlsen Airport at a glance
Henry E. Rohlsen Airport is a medium airport in Christiansted, Saint Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands, known to airline systems as STX. The field elevation of 74 ft (23 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at TISX are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 10/28, offers 10,004 ft (3049 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 10 points roughly 100° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for TISX shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Henry E. Rohlsen Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cyril E. King Airport | TIST | 73 km (39 NM) |
| Benjamin Rivera Noriega Airport | TJCP | 86 km (46 NM) |
| Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport | TUPJ | 87 km (47 NM) |
| Antonio Rivera Rodriguez Airport | TJVQ | 88 km (48 NM) |
| Virgin Gorda Airport | TUPW | 92 km (50 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Henry E. Rohlsen Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 74 ft field elevation of Henry E. Rohlsen Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 2 airports and airfields we list for U.S. Virgin Islands — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Henry E. Rohlsen Airport
What is the ICAO code of Henry E. Rohlsen Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Henry E. Rohlsen Airport is TISX, and its IATA code is STX. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Henry E. Rohlsen Airport above sea level?
Henry E. Rohlsen Airport sits at an elevation of 74 feet (23 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Henry E. Rohlsen Airport located?
The airport lies at 17.7014, -64.8026 — in Christiansted, Saint Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Cyril E. King Airport, about 73 km away.
Does TISX publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for TISX appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Henry E. Rohlsen Airport?
Henry E. Rohlsen Airport has one runway. The longest, 10/28, measures 10,004 ft (3049 m) with a ASP surface.