Virgin Gorda Airport (VIJ): Codes, Runways & Location
Virgin Gorda Airport (IATA: VIJ · ICAO: TUPW) is a medium-sized airport serving Spanish Town, British Virgin Islands. It lies at 18.4466° N, 64.4279° W, 9 ft (3 m) above sea level.
Overview of Virgin Gorda Airport
Virgin Gorda Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Spanish Town in British Virgin Islands. It is identified by the IATA code VIJ and the ICAO code TUPW. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Virgin Gorda Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 945 m (3100 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support small turboprops and light business jets, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: gravel. The field elevation is 9 ft (3 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport (EIS) about 12 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 945 m — turboprop capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Virgin Gorda Airport
Where is Virgin Gorda Airport located?
Virgin Gorda Airport is located in Spanish Town, British Virgin Islands. Its coordinates are 18.4466° N, 64.4279° W.
What is the airport code for Virgin Gorda Airport?
Virgin Gorda Airport has an IATA code of VIJ and an ICAO code of TUPW.
How long is the runway at Virgin Gorda Airport?
Virgin Gorda Airport's longest runway is about 945 m (3100 ft), which can support small turboprops and light business jets.
How many runways does Virgin Gorda Airport have?
Virgin Gorda Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with gravel surfacing.
Is Virgin Gorda Airport a major airport?
Virgin Gorda Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport with scheduled service.
About this data
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