Frequently
Asked Questions
About VIPA
Facilities Management
Travel Arrangements
All Other Questions
Where
are the U.S. Virgin Islands located?
The U.S. Virgin Islands
consists of about 50 cays and islands. The main islands
are St. Croix, St. John, St. Thomas and Water Island. The
latitude and longitude measurements for the U.S. Virgin Islands are:
18º 20N, 64º 50W. Click on the map below to enlarge.
How
do I contact VIPA Board members?
To contact VIPA Board
members, write to:
Virgin Islands Port Authority
Governing Board of Directors
P. O. Box 301707
St. Thomas, VI 00803-1707
Tel: (340) 774-1629 ext. 626
Fax: (340) 774-0025
Click
here for the names of our current Board Members.
How
can I arrange to have a meeting with the VIPA Board members and/or
the VIPA executive director?
To schedule to meet with
the VIPA Board and/or executive director, please call the executive
office at (340) 774-1629 ext. 626.
When
does the VIPA Governing Board of Directors meet?
The VIPA Governing Board
meetings are held on the third Wednesday of each month and are open
to the public under the Sunshine Law of the Territory. Click
here for a schedule of VIPA events.
Where
can I find a listing of the various departments within the Virgin
Islands Port Authority?
The
VIPA Directory provides mailing addresses, telephone, fax and
e-mail addresses for all the divisions and offices within the
agency.
How
can I find historical documents and photos about the Virgin Islands
Port Authority?
Contact the VIPA Public
Relations Office to request historical or current information about
VIPA, or copies of photos of VIPA facilities. You may send an E-mail
to info@viport.com or call
(340) 774-1629 ext. 638.
Where
can I download copies of VIPA forms (rentals, aircraft overnight
parking applications, etc.)
We are currently working
on making all VIPA forms available online.
The following forms are
available for download from this Web site:
How
can I rent space at the airports or marine facilities owned by the
Virgin Islands Port Authority?
Please visit our Leasing
section for complete information on the procedure and
requirements to lease VIPA-owned facilities.
Are
storage lockers available at VIPA's airports or marine ports?
We are sorry, due to
security regulations there are no storage lockers at any of the VI
Port Authority's airports or seaports. We regret any
inconveniences this may cause.
How
can I arrange for a tour of VIPA facilities?
To schedule a tour of
VIPA facilities, please contact the Public Relations Office at (340)
774-1629 ext. 640 or send an e-mail to info@viport.com.
In your written request, please include your name, the name of your
company, a telephone and fax number, and the number of persons that
will be attending the tour. If you are arranging a tour for a
school group or group of children, please include the age range of
the children.
Who
should I contact to report problems at any Virgin Islands Port
Authority facility?
|
St.
Thomas Airport |
St.
Croix Airport |
Mr.
Jose Nazario
Airport Manager
Cyril E. King Airport
P. O. Box 301707
St. Thomas, VI 00803-1707
Tel: (340) 774-1629 ext. 660
Tel: (340) 774-5100
Fax: (340) 774-5594
E-mail: jnazarrio@viport.com |
Mr.
David W. Mapp
Assistant Executive Director
P. O. Box 1134
St. Croix, VI 00821
Tel: (340) 778-1012
Fax: (340) 779-3020
E-Mail:
dmapp@viport.com |
St.
Thomas/St. John
Marine Facilities |
St.
Croix Marine Facilities |
Mr.
Kelvin Industrious
Acting
Marine Manager
P. O. Box 2216
St. Thomas, VI 00803
Tel: (340) 774-2250
Fax: (340) 777-9694
E-Mail:
kindustrious@viport.com |
Mr.
John Payne
Marine Chief
P. O. Box 1134
St. Croix, VI 00821
Tel: (340) 778-3131
Fax: (340) 778-1176
E-mail: jpayne@viport.com |
Where
can I find flight schedules to and from the U.S. Virgin Islands?
In the interest of
accuracy, the Virgin Islands Port Authority does not publish flight
or ferry/barge schedules on its Web site. Please contact the
service providers directly for schedule information. A listing
of all
airlines that fly to the Virgin
Islands, and
ferry, barge and
shipping companies are provided here on this site.
Where
can I find ferry and/or barge schedules to and from the U.S. Virgin
Islands?
In the interest of
accuracy, the Virgin Islands Port Authority does not publish flight
or ferry/barge schedules on its Web site. Please contact the
service providers directly for schedule information. A listing
of all
airlines that fly to the Virgin
Islands, and
ferry, barge and
shipping companies are provided here on this site.
What
airlines fly to St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands?
St. John is the smallest
island of the three main islands that comprise U.S. Virgin Islands.
The island does not have an airport. If you are flying
to the U.S. Virgin Islands and wish to visit St. John, you would
first fly to Cyril E. King Airport on the nearby island of St.
Thomas, USVI. There are two ferry docks on St. Thomas which
provide service to and from St. John daily:
Option 1:
The
W. E. Blyden
Terminal located in downtown Charlotte Amalie is about 5-7
minutes from the Cyril E. King Airport on St. Thomas.
However, the ferry ride from Charlotte Amalie to St. John is about
30 minutes.
Option 2:
The
Red Hook Marine
Facility is located on the eastern end of the island. It
takes about 15-25 minutes (depending on the traffic and time of
day) to get from the Cyril E. King Airport (western end of the
island) to the Red Hook dock (eastern end of the island).
However, the ferry ride from Red Hook to St. John is about 15
minutes.
What
companies ship merchandise to the U.S. Virgin Islands?
Please visit our
download our marine services brochure
for information on companies that ship
merchandise to and from the U.S. Virgin Islands.
What
documents do I need to enter the U.S. Virgin Islands?
A U.S. passport is not
required for direct travel within the United States of America from
any of the 50 states (including Hawaii, the District of Colombia or
Alaska) or any of its territories (including Guam, Puerto Rico,
Northern Mariana Islands, American Samoa and Swains Island) to the
United States Virgin Islands.
However, if you are entering the U.S.
Virgin Islands from a foreign destination, you may be required to
show a U.S. passport.
Adult passengers (18 and over) are required
to show a U.S. federal or state-issued photo ID that
contains the following: name, date of birth, gender,
expiration date and a tamper-resistant feature in order to
be allowed to go through federal checkpoint and onto their
flight. Passports are an accepted form of
identification but are not mandatory for domestic travel at
this time. For more information on domestic or foreign
arrival requirements as it relates to your visit to the
Virgin Islands, please visit
http://travel.state.gov.
How
early should I arrive at the airport for my departure flight?
Travelers are advised to
arrive at least two hours before the scheduled flight departure time
to allow adequate time to check bags and clear the security
checkpoints prior to boarding. It is a good idea to verify
departure requirements and travel documents with your airline before
arriving at the airport.
Questions about U.S. Customs, U.S. Coast Guard, Immigration or TSA
Related Issues
The Port Authority is not responsible
for rules and regulations of federal agencies such as U.S. Customs
and Border Protection, Immigration, the Transportation Security
Administration or the U.S. Coast Guard. In the interest of
accuracy, please refer your questions about federal regulations to
the respective agencies as their mandates change from time to time:
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