Virgin Gorda Airport (TUPW)
Medium airport · Spanish Town, (unassigned), British Virgin Islands
Airport data
| Name | Virgin Gorda Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | TUPW |
| IATA | VIJ |
| Elevation | 9 ft (3 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 18°26'48" W 64°25'41" 18.44663, -64.42793 |
| Location | Spanish Town, (unassigned), British Virgin Islands |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 3,100 ft (945 m) | 98 ft | GRAVEL | No |
Virgin Gorda Airport at a glance
Virgin Gorda Airport is a medium airport in Spanish Town, (unassigned), British Virgin Islands, known to airline systems as VIJ. The field elevation of 9 ft (3 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at TUPW 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, 03/21, offers 3,100 ft (945 m) of gravel surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 03 points roughly 30° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for TUPW 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 Virgin Gorda Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport | TUPJ | 12 km (6 NM) |
| Cyril E. King Airport | TIST | 59 km (32 NM) |
| Henry E. Rohlsen Airport | TISX | 92 km (50 NM) |
| Benjamin Rivera Noriega Airport | TJCP | 94 km (51 NM) |
| Antonio Rivera Rodriguez Airport | TJVQ | 118 km (64 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Virgin Gorda Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 9 ft field elevation of Virgin Gorda 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 Virgin Gorda Airport
What is the ICAO code of Virgin Gorda Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Virgin Gorda Airport is TUPW, and its IATA code is VIJ. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Virgin Gorda Airport above sea level?
Virgin Gorda Airport sits at an elevation of 9 feet (3 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Virgin Gorda Airport located?
The airport lies at 18.4466, -64.4279 — in Spanish Town, (unassigned), British Virgin Islands, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport, about 12 km away.
Does TUPW publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for TUPW 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 Virgin Gorda Airport?
Virgin Gorda Airport has one runway. The longest, 03/21, measures 3,100 ft (945 m) with a GRAVEL surface.