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About the Henry E. Rohlsen Airport
M6X3+M56, Christiansted, St Croix 00821
🕒 Hours of Operation
Terminal Access:
Open daily from 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
During these hours, aircraft rescue and firefighting services are fully available.
Important Note:
Airline ticketing and federal services (including U.S. Customs and TSA) may close earlier than the terminal. Please check with your airline for specific service times.
Air Traffic Control Tower:
Operational from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Runway Access:
Open 24 hours a day, supporting continuous flight operations.
✈️About Henry E. Rohlsen Airport (STX)
The Henry E. Rohlsen Airport (STX) is located approximately six miles southwest of Christiansted on St. Croix. The airport is served by major domestic carriers and offers daily inter-island flights, as well as services for cargo and military aircraft.
📍 Location
Address: Estate Manning Bay, Christiansted, St. Croix 00821
📐 Airport Features
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The two-story terminal spans 181,000 square feet and has 10 gates.
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Covering 1,455 acres, the airport includes an asphalt runway that measures 10,004 feet by 150 feet.
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The construction of the current terminal and the expansion of the runway from 7,600 feet to 10,004 feet were completed in 2002.
Redevelopment & Modernization of the USVI's Airports
The Virgin Islands Port Authority (VIPA) is embarking on an exciting new Public Private Partnership (P3) project modernizing and enhancing the Henry E. Rohlsen Airport (HERA) on St. Croix and the Cyril E. King Airport (CEKA) on St. Thomas.
Virgin Islands Port Authority
Airline Incentive Program
Effective March 1, 2025 - February 29, 2026
Program Details: Any airline may request to participate in VIPA's Airline Service Incentive Program. To qualify for the incentive, an airline must provide new or additional flight frequencies to St. Thomas/St. Croix (or both), United States Virgin Islands. This new air service may be of two types:
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New Route - An airline provides service on a route not served by that airline during the same period of the previous year.
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Added Frequencies on Existing Route - An airline provides additional flights on a route served by that airline during the previous year.
Incentive: For a period of one year, during the term of the Incentive Period (as defined below), VIPA’s Landing Fee shall be waived at the following percentage: 100%. Additionally, during the one-year period, Terminal Parking Fees, User Fees (Arrival), and User Fees (Departure) shall be reduced by 50%.
Henry Ernst Rohlsen
Henry Ernst Rohlsen
History of the
Henry E. Rohlsen Airport
The airport is located approximately 6 miles (10 km) southwest of Christiansted on St. Croix. During World War II, the airfield, initially known as Benedict Field, was utilized by the U.S. Army Air Forces for anti-submarine patrols. The 12th Bombardment Squadron operated B-18 Bolo aircraft from this airfield.
After the war, control of the airfield transitioned to civilian management, and it was renamed Alexander Hamilton Airport. It officially opened in 1950, under the management of what later became the Virgin Islands Airport and Industrial Development Agency. In 1996 via Act 6106, the airport was renamed Henry E. Rohlsen Airport in honor of Henry Ernst Rohlsen, a native of St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands, and a Tuskegee Airman during World War II. Over the years, the airport has accommodated both large commercial and military aircraft. The 10,000-foot runway can accommodate jets as large as a Boeing 747.
In 2017, the Rohlsen Terminal suffered damage during hurricanes, prompting a significant renovation (Phase I) completed by VIPA’s contractor, J. Benton Construction. This renovation enhanced facilities, including new flooring, airline counters, and modern design elements. In 2024, VIPA’s Board announced that it had selected SkyCity to establish a public-private partnership to further redevelop the airport under a long-term agreement.
Unlawful Discrimination Notice
It is unlawful for airport operators and their lessees, tenants,
concessionaires and contractors to discriminate against any person
because of race, color, national origin, sex, creed, or disability in
public services and employment opportunities. Allegations of discrimination should be promptly reported to the Airport Manager or:
Federal Aviation Administration
Office of Civil Rights, ACR-1
800 Independence Avenue, S.W.
Washington, D.C. 20591
Federal regulations on unlawful discrimination are available for
review in the Airport Manager’s Office.
COORDINATOR: Frtizgerald Boezem Jr.
TEL: (340) 778-1012
ADDRESS: P.O. Box 1134, St. Croix, VI 00820