The runway at Cyril E. King Airport was temporarily closed after a private Piper Aztec experienced a flat tire while landing during touch-and-go training maneuvers. Two people were on board the aircraft and were not injured, but the plane remained on the runway until it was removed at approximately 1:45 p.m. The Virgin Islands Port Authority reopened the runway at 1:57 p.m. after completing safety inspections.

Temporary Parking Lot Closure at "The Creek," Cruz Bay, St. John. Closed from March 18, 2026, for Food Truck Festival (Mar 20-22). The parking lot reopens on March 24.

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.

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.