The Taddy Bay Airport on Virgin Gorda was closed on August 12, 2019 'until further notice'. Photo: BVIAA/File

The Taddy Bay Airport was previously closed on April 22, 2019 and reopened for business on November 2, 2018 due to the absence of a working Crash Fire Tender and the need to repair the landing strip. Photo: VINO/File

According to the BVI Airports Authority, through the Premier’s Office on August 12, 2019, the closure was due to an operational issue with the rescue and fire-fighting services vehicle. The said vehicle came into operation in November 2018. Photo: BVIAA/File

According to the BVI Airports Authority, through the Premier’s Office on August 12, 2019, the closure was due to an operational issue with the rescue and fire-fighting services vehicle.

The said vehicle came into operation in November 2018.

“All efforts are being made to rectify the problem and to ensure that air service to the airport is resumed as soon as possible,” according to the press bulletin released around 4:12pm yesterday.

It said persons travelling to and from Virgin Gorda by air are encouraged to contact their airline representatives for alternate arrangements.

“The BVI Airports Authority apologises for any inconvenience caused due to the closure of the airport and thanks the travelling public for its indulgence as it seeks to ensure that safety is maintained at all times.”

‘Until further notice’

However, it is the “until further notice” that has persons concerned with this most recent closure.

“Any sort of timeline would be most helpful for our visiting guests and residents. Days? Weeks? Months?” Christi Maddox wrote on the Facebook page, Virgin Gorda Community Board.

AJ Syrett said it was very frustrating the last time it was closed for more than 6 months.”

The airport was previously closed on April 22, 2019 and reopened for business on November 2, 2018 due to the absence of a working Crash Fire Tender and the need to repair the landing strip.

Meanwhile, efforts to reach Acting Managing Director of the BVI Airports Authority (BVIPA), Mr Coy W. Levons for a comment were unsuccessful up to time of publication.