Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport (TUPJ)
Large airport · Beef Island, (unassigned), British Virgin Islands
Airport data
| Name | Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | TUPJ |
| IATA | EIS |
| Elevation | 15 ft (5 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 18°26'44" W 64°32'30" 18.44549, -64.54171 |
| Location | Beef Island, (unassigned), British Virgin Islands |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
About Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport on Wikipedia
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/25 | 4,642 ft (1415 m) | 89 ft | ASP | Yes |
Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport at a glance
Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport is a large airport in Beef Island, (unassigned), British Virgin Islands, known to airline systems as EIS. The field elevation of 15 ft (5 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at TUPJ 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, 07/25, offers 4,642 ft (1415 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 07 points roughly 70° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for TUPJ 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 Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Virgin Gorda Airport | TUPW | 12 km (6 NM) |
| Cyril E. King Airport | TIST | 48 km (26 NM) |
| Benjamin Rivera Noriega Airport | TJCP | 82 km (44 NM) |
| Henry E. Rohlsen Airport | TISX | 87 km (47 NM) |
| Antonio Rivera Rodriguez Airport | TJVQ | 106 km (57 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 15 ft field elevation of Terrance B. Lettsome International 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 British 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 Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport is TUPJ, and its IATA code is EIS. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport above sea level?
Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport sits at an elevation of 15 feet (5 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport located?
The airport lies at 18.4455, -64.5417 — in Beef Island, (unassigned), British Virgin Islands, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Virgin Gorda Airport, about 12 km away.
Does TUPJ publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for TUPJ 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 Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport?
Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport has one runway. The longest, 07/25, measures 4,642 ft (1415 m) with a ASP surface.