
International hub · St Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands
Cyril E King - Charlotte Amalie
- Elevation
- 23 ft
- Coordinates
- 18°20′N 64°59′W
- Local time
- America/St Thomas
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Field information
TIST runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Cyril E King - Charlotte Amalie (TIST/STT) has one runway, 10/28, 7,000 ft (2,134 m) long of asphalt. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1 & Avgas. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 7. Operating hours: 1100-0300Z. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at TIST, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.
Classification
International hub
Time zone
America/St Thomas
Country
U.S. Virgin Islands
VI
Municipality
Charlotte Amalie
Elevation
23 ft
Position
18.3371, -64.9773
Traffic level
High
Fuel
Jet A-1 & Avgas
Fire & rescue
RFFS category 7
Operating hours
1100-0300Z
Runways · TIST
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/28 | 7,000 ft (2,134 m) | 150 ft | asphalt | Lighted |
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at TIST.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Cyril E King - Charlotte Amalie (TIST / STT) in St Thomas, Virgin Islands(U.S.), through one 24/7 OCC desk. TIST is listed in our network as an international hub. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.
Services coordinated at TIST
One 24/7 OCC desk
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Overflight & Landing Permits – Virgin Islands(U.S.)
Efficient coordination of overflight, landing, ad hoc, and seasonal block permit applications with the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).S.). Applicable permit lead times for Virgin Islands(U.S.) are confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request. For airline operators, navigation fee verifications, overflight charge audits, and CAA account reconciliations for Virgin Islands(U.S.) are managed end-to-end.
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Ground Handling at TIST
Direct FBO and handler coordination at TIST covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
- 03
Fuel Arrangements at TIST
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at TIST is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
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Flight Planning & Dispatch to TIST
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for TIST: 18° 20′ 14″ N 64° 58′ 38″ W; elevation 23 ft.
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Crew & Passenger Services in St Thomas
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into St Thomas. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at TIST.
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Cargo Operations at TIST
Support for freighter operations into TIST covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where TIST sits in the network
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Operating into TIST?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Cyril E King - Charlotte Amalie — one desk for the whole trip.