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FAA Travel Restrictions Lifted, Normal Airport Operations Resume in the USVI
Both the Cyril E. King Airport in St. Thomas (STT) and the Henry E. Rohlsen Airport in St. Croix (STX) are open, and normal operations have resumed. Flights between STT and STX begin at 7 am today.


VIPA Updates Travelers Regarding Airport and Seaport Status Following FAA Airspace Restrictions
Airports in the US Virgin Islands are open, but FAA travel restrictions have canceled flights from U.S.-based air carriers. and aircrafts. Travelers are urged to contact airlines directly for flight updates.


VIPA Begins Demolition of Former Cancryn School, Launching Phase One of the Charlotte Amalie Harbor Dredging Project
The former Cancryn School property, which FEMA condemned after the 2017 hurricanes, is scheduled for demolition. Work commenced this week with the initial clearing of the property, and secured fencing with controlled access is being installed. Building clearance and remediation activities are planned to begin on January 16, 2026, followed by structural demolition starting on February 7, 2026.


Long-term Nightly Runway Closures Start December 1 as Pavement Boring and Rehabilitation Projects Begin at CEKA
Two projects at the CEKA runway will begin on December 1, 2025, through 2026, requiring nightly closures from 10 pm - 5 am.


VIPA Advises Travelers and CEKA Tenants on Repairs to the Air Conditioning System
Repairs to the airport terminal's air conditioning system in St. Thomas are expected to be completed soon, providing a more comfortable experience for travelers and tenants of the King Airport in St. Thomas.


Containerport to Close Temporarily on June 19th
The Containerport in Krause Lagoon, St. Croix, will be closed as a safety precaution from 8 am to 2 pm on June 19, 2025.


Containerport Reopens, Normal Operations Resume
[St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands] — The Wilfred “Bomba” Allick Port and Transshipment Center (“the Containerport”), located in Krause...


Containerport Temporarily Closed Following Gas Tank Incident
Operations at the Containerport in Krause Lagoon, St. Croix are suspended pending the inspection of a gas tank that fell at the port. Entry to the port is not allowed until further notice.


Gallows Bay Port Reopens, Normal Operations Resume
Virgin Islands Port Authority, the Virgin Islands Fire and Emergency Services, the U.S. Coast Guard, and Antilles Gas confirmed that the facility is now safe for normal operations.


Gallows Bay Port Temporarily Closed Following Gas Tank Incident
Inspections conducted at the facility have led to the decision to evacuate and suspend all port activities until further notice. VIPA, VI Fire and Emergency Services, and the U.S. Coast Guard are responding to the incident.


VIPA Temporarily Closes a Portion of Boynes Dock Waiting Area
A portion of the waiting area of the Boynes Dock in Cruz Bay, St. John is temporarily closed. Ferry schedules will not be impacted.


Dale A. Gregory Transportation Center at Cyril E. King Airport Officially Completed, Opening for Public Parking April 28th
The new parking facility at the Cyril E. King Airport in St. Thomas is complete and will open for paid public parking on Monday, April 28, 2025.


CEKA
CEKA reopened shortly after 9 a.m. today. The airport was closed temporarily this morning for the removal of a disabled aircraft.


Cruz Bay Parking Lot Will Temporarily Close for Food Truck Festival
The parking lot at The Creek in St. John will temporarily close for public parking March 19-26 to host a Food Truck Festival.


VIPA Reminds Travelers to Arrive Early for Scheduled Flights
Travelers are advised to arrive at the airports in the USVI at least three hours before their scheduled departure time.


Aircraft Flat Tire Incident Closes CEKA Runway for Two Hours
VIPA will meet commuter airlines to discuss their operations and make sure they are prepared to quickly handle these types of incidents.


VIPA Conducting Triennial Airport Drills and Evaluations
VIPA will conduct mandatory emergency drills at the King and Rohlsen airports this month. Airport operations will not be affected.


CEKA Runway Temporarily Closed to Remove Aircraft
The Virgin Islands Port Authority closed the Cyril E. King Airport’s only runway to facilitate the removal of a disabled aircraft today.


VIPA Alerts Public of Fire Training Exercise at the Rohlsen Airport
VIPA's ARFF Department conducted a fire training exercise at 10AM at HERA on Tuesday, September 10, 2024.


CEKA Runway Reopens After Temporary Closure for Emergency Repair
The CEKA Runway closed for an emergency repair today. The airport has reopened and normal operations resumed.
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