top of page

Disabled Aircraft Caused Brief Closure at St. Thomas Airport

  • Writer: Virgin Islands Port Authority
    Virgin Islands Port Authority
  • Mar 16
  • 1 min read

St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands — The Cyril E. King Airport was temporarily closed at 12:57 p.m. today to facilitate the recovery of a disabled aircraft on the airport’s runway.  A privately owned Piper Aztec, tail number N6485Y, landed at the airport at approximately 12:57 p.m. while conducting touch-and-go maneuvers. Following a safe landing, the aircraft experienced a flat tire, leaving it disabled on the airport’s only runway.  Two individuals were on board the aircraft at the time of the incident. Both were unharmed.

 

The aircraft remained on the runway while recovery operations were conducted and successfully removed. Airport personnel then completed required safety inspections of the runway.  The runway CEKA was reopened at 1:55 p.m. after inspections confirmed that it was safe for normal operations to resume. 

 

The Virgin Islands Port Authority apologizes for any inconvenience caused by the temporary runway closure and reminds the public that safety is always the Authority’s top priority. VIPA also thanks all personnel and partner agencies who assisted in the safe and efficient removal of the aircraft.

 

###


7 Comments


Soren Yunaen
Soren Yunaen
11 hours ago

Unblocked Games may seem simple at first glance, but it quickly becomes highly addictive. As you continue playing, more upgrades become available, and before long your energy production runs on its own. It’s an ideal choice for both quick sessions and extended playtime.

Like

Fbfb Vbb
Fbfb Vbb
Apr 12

Fascinating to see how technology shapes sustainable campus design. UTEC’s infrastructure proves that academic spaces can be both highly monster hunter stories 3 walkthrough functional and architecturally groundbreaking. Great insight!

Like

Mai Khoa
Mai Khoa
Apr 09

Planet Clicker may look simple at first, but it quickly becomes addictive. The more you play, the more upgrades you unlock, and soon your energy production grows automatically. It’s perfect for both short sessions and long playtimes.

Like

AlondraBush
Apr 01

Every jump feels like a quick test of judgment. The character flips unpredictably. In Wacky Flip, you must act at the right moment. The platform below becomes your goal. A correct stop leads to balance. A mistake leads to collapse. The ragdoll physics exaggerate every fall. Some attempts feel easy. Others feel impossible. Each level changes the challenge slightly. You improve without noticing.

Edited
Like

miller chaney
miller chaney
Mar 27

When playing ​​Space Waves, don't just look at your character; scan your vision to identify upcoming obstacles and plan your movements more effectively.

Edited
Like
Post: Blog2 Post

Address

St. Thomas/St. John

8074 Lindbergh Bay, St. Thomas VI  00802 

P.O. Box 301707, St. Thomas, VI 00803 - Mailing

St. Croix

Henry E. Rohlsen Airport Terminal,

Estate Manning Bay, Christiansted, St. Croix, VI 00821

P.O. Box 1134, St. Croix, VI  00820 - Mailing

Subscribe to Stay Informed... 

Thank you for your interest.

Administrative Office Hours

Monday through Friday: 8 am - 5 pm AST
​​Saturday and Sunday: Closed
Closed all federal and local holidays (VIPA Public Calendar)

Contact

Telephone: 1-340-774-1629    St. Thomas

Telephone: 1-340-774-2975    St. John

Telephone: 1-340-778-1012    St. Croix


info@viport.com

  • Facebook
  • X
  • LinkedIn
  • Instagram
  • YouTube
  • TikTok

©2026 by the Virgin Islands Port Authority

bottom of page