
International hub · Basseterre, St. Kitts & Nevis
Basseterre/Robert L Bradshaw Intl
- Elevation
- 170 ft
- Coordinates
- 17°19′N 62°43′W
- Local time
- America/St Kitts
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Field information
TKPK runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Basseterre/Robert L Bradshaw Intl (TKPK/SKB) has one runway, 07/25, 7,602 ft (2,317 m) long of asphalt. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1 & Avgas. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 9. Operating hours: 1000-0100Z, O/T O/R 24hr in advance. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at TKPK, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.
Classification
International hub
Time zone
America/St Kitts
Country
St. Kitts & Nevis
KN
Municipality
Basseterre
Elevation
170 ft
Position
17.3108, -62.7191
Fuel
Jet A-1 & Avgas
Fire & rescue
RFFS category 9
Operating hours
1000-0100Z, O/T O/R 24hr in advance
Runways · TKPK
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/25 | 7,602 ft (2,317 m) | 148 ft | asphalt | Lighted |
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at TKPK.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Basseterre/Robert L Bradshaw Intl (TKPK / SKB) in Basseterre, Saint Kitts And Nevis, through one 24/7 OCC desk. TKPK 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 TKPK
One 24/7 OCC desk
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Overflight & Landing Permits – Saint Kitts And Nevis
Efficient coordination of overflight, landing, ad hoc, and seasonal block permit applications with the civil aviation authority of Saint Kitts And Nevis. Applicable permit lead times for Saint Kitts And Nevis 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 Saint Kitts And Nevis are managed end-to-end.
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Ground Handling at TKPK
Direct FBO and handler coordination at TKPK covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
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Fuel Arrangements at TKPK
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at TKPK is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
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Flight Planning & Dispatch to TKPK
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for TKPK: 17° 18′ 39″ N 62° 43′ 9″ W; elevation 170 ft.
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Crew & Passenger Services in Basseterre
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Basseterre. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at TKPK.
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Cargo Operations at TKPK
Support for freighter operations into TKPK covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where TKPK sits in the network
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- TQPFWallblake/Clayton J Lloyd InternationalThe Valley, Anguilla57 NM340°→
- TFFRPointe-a-Pitre Le RaizetPointe-a-Pitre, Guadeloupe93 NM132°→
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Operating into TKPK?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Basseterre/Robert L Bradshaw Intl — one desk for the whole trip.