British Virgin Islands
- Overflight Permit is Not Required.
- Flight plans should be submitted at least 2 hours before departure from the origin.
For Landing permits in British Virgin Islands:
- Complete the designated landing permit application form as provided by the civil aviation authorities of British Virgin Islands.
Airports in British Virgin Islands
Geographical and Administrative Data Airport
Geographical Location: (EIS) is located on Beef Island, which is part of the British Virgin Islands.
Airport Communications:
(Tortola ATIS: 127.750 MHz, Tortola Ground Control: 121.900 MHz, Control Tower: 118.400 MHz)
- Airport Type : Civil
- Airport Hours : M-F 1230-2030Z, O/T PPR
- Control Tower : 1030-0200Z, O/T PPRIATA Airport Code : EIS
- ICAO Airport Code : TUPJ
- Latitude: 18.4464° N
- Longitude: 64.5428° W
- Elevation : 15ft
- Customs : 24 Hours
- Immigration : 24 Hours
- Time : UTC-4.00
- Operating Hours : M-F 1230-2030Z, O/T PPR
- Runway : 07/25 4646 x 98ft
Available Hotels
Visas for crew members are typically granted upon arrival via the general declaration (gendec), and they generally have a limited validity period, usually up to 72 hours.
Wyndham Tortola BVI Lambert Beach Resort: (4.4km from Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport)
Allamanda Estate Villa: (1.7km from Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport)
Guana Island: (5.7km from Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport)
Maria’s By The Sea Hotel & Restaurant: (8.8km from Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport)
Fischer’s Cove Beach Hotel & Restaurant: (10.3km from Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport)
Ground Handling Services Offered by Airways Flight Support
- Oversight of Airline Diversions
- Coordination for Emergency Medical Flights
- Facilitation of Chartered Cargo Operations
- Provision of Fuel Stop Services
- Support for Delivery Flights during Aircraft Ferries
- Assistance with Humanitarian Relief Operations
- Management of Helicopter Transportation Services
- Arrangement of Passenger Flights in accordance with Part 91 & Part 135 Regulations
Airways Flight Support Services
Services
Inquiries from Flight Dispatchers
Typical inquiries from flight dispatchers regarding Overflight & Landing in British Virgin Islands.
Authority to Issue British Virgin Islands Overflight & Landing Permits
Mailing Address: British Virgin Islands Civil Aviation Authority, British Virgin Islands.
FIR's In British Virgin Islands Airspace
- The British Virgin Islands fall under the San Juan FIR (Flight Information Region), and the associated FIR code is TJSJ.
Permits are available in listed categories
- Charter and Private Operator Services
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Overflight Permits
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Cargo Flight Overfly Permits
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Commercial Airlines
- Commercial Airlines
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Monthly Block Permits
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Seasonal Block Overflight Permits
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Overfly Country Navigation Settlement
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Business Jets and Airliners Services
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Landing Permits
Airport Parking Slot Arrangement
Working hours of the British Virgin Islands Civil Aviation Authority
- The operational hours for the British Virgin Islands Civil Aviation Authority are from 1100Z to 2000Z.
- Weekends in the British Virgin Islands are observed on Saturdays and Sundays.
Validity of a British Virgin Islands Overflight Permit
No Overflight Permit is Necessary for Transiting British Virgin Island Airspace.
Required Aircraft Documentation
Air Operating Certificate (Private Aircraft AOC not applicable)
Airworthiness Certificate
Certificate of Insurance
Noise Certification
Aircraft Registration Certificate
Official British Virgin Islands Overflight & Landing Permits Processing Fees
As per British Virgin Islands Civil Aviation regulations, there are no processing fees imposed by the CAA for the issuance of British Virgin Islands Overflight Permits.
The British Virgin Islands Civil Aviation Authority will directly issue the air navigation bill to the Airline/Operator.