The Cyril E. King Airport runway in St. Thomas (STT) reopened today at 4:00 p.m. after an emergency runway repair caused the airport to be closed for almost two hours. The runway was closed at 2:15 p.m. for an emergency asphalt pavement repair at the runway's midpoint. VIPA Territorial Airport Manager Jerome Sheridan said several departing flights were delayed and incoming flights to St. Thomas were diverted to nearby airports due to the temporary closure. Normal airport operations have resumed at CEKA.
VIPA Executive Director Carlton Dowe apologized for the inconvenience but emphasized that the repair was necessary to ensure the safety of the traveling public and airport users.
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