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Public can now utilise drop-off canopy @TB Lettsome International Airport

- Canopy is 95% complete, says BVI Airports Authority
The installation of the passenger drop-off and pick-up canopy at Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport on Beef Island is nearing completion. Photo: Facebook
Acting Managing Director Clive A. Smith confirmed the new covered area is already in use by motorists dropping off and collecting passengers at the terminal. Photo: Facebook
Acting Managing Director Clive A. Smith confirmed the new covered area is already in use by motorists dropping off and collecting passengers at the terminal. Photo: Facebook
The canopy is designed to give passengers a more convenient, weather-protected route to and from the terminal while easing vehicle flow at the airport entrance. Photo: Facebook
The canopy is designed to give passengers a more convenient, weather-protected route to and from the terminal while easing vehicle flow at the airport entrance. Photo: Facebook
TRELLIS BAY, Beef Island, VI- The installation of the passenger drop-off and pick-up canopy at Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport on Beef Island is nearing completion.

Acting Managing Director of the BVI Airports Authority, Clive A. Smith, confirmed the new covered area is already in use by motorists dropping off and collecting passengers at the terminal. “We are now using the drop-off area for passengers to be able to drop off and traverse to the terminal building,” Smith said. 

Smith reminded drivers that the space is strictly a drop-off and pick-up zone and not for parking. “This is a drop-off-only zone, so we do not want persons parking. You come, you drop off or pick up, and then you utilise our parking lot,” he said.

The canopy is designed to give passengers a more convenient, weather-protected route to and from the terminal while easing vehicle flow at the airport entrance. 

More improvements

As part of related improvements, the Airport Authority plans to relocate the pay-on-foot parking machine so motorists can pay for parking more easily before leaving the facility.

The project is part of ongoing efforts to modernise the Territory’s main airport and improve the passenger experience. 

The Authoritiy had previously announced an initial target completion in early June; however, a new completion date has not been provided.

16 Responses to “Public can now utilise drop-off canopy @TB Lettsome International Airport”

  • NONESENSE (17/07/2026, 16:13) Like (13) Dislike (4) Reply
    Whete are the seats. And why you have to pay toll to drop and pick up
    • What's is it purpose? (18/07/2026, 06:17) Like (6) Dislike (2) Reply
      Certainly not to stop the elements coming from above because it will not, they just increase our walk, for no good reason than someone in power thought they had a brillant idea, which is dumb..
  • Let's Be Real... (17/07/2026, 16:22) Like (4) Dislike (1) Reply
    Nice....
    • good (18/07/2026, 10:41) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
      Nice yeah but it really needs on at the port/ferry terminal in town ...
  • What about persons needing Wheel Chair assistance (17/07/2026, 16:57) Like (8) Dislike (1) Reply
    This government wasteful of the tax payers money.
  • oh (17/07/2026, 17:02) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    Stupes
  • Herbs Powa (17/07/2026, 18:09) Like (10) Dislike (1) Reply
    Need more outside seating for sure. Just add another foot paying machine, simple.
  • concerned citizen (17/07/2026, 19:45) Like (10) Dislike (0) Reply
    Is this canopy hurricane-proof? I would hate to see a big storm tear this all down.
  • Strups (18/07/2026, 00:05) Like (13) Dislike (1) Reply
    You now have to pull your luggage so far
  • Real 247365 (18/07/2026, 00:29) Like (2) Dislike (11) Reply
    This was a great idea. Give them man them props
  • Wasted Money. (18/07/2026, 06:10) Like (6) Dislike (0) Reply
    This is just a bandage for what use to be...What use to be was the better way ..Who authorized this long distance walk with heavy load to the terminal is a dictator. This Canopy can neither stop sun or rain from pouring down on Travellers and Airport customers.These people be just sitting down and working out how to complicate people's life .
  • Ungrateful (18/07/2026, 07:00) Like (1) Dislike (8) Reply
    Set of people. You all really just filled up with compliments like God darn Mon. People do ( complain) them don’t do ( complain) like shut up already gosh man.
  • Wellsah. (18/07/2026, 11:56) Like (3) Dislike (1) Reply
    Boy ahyo could complain...no matter what the govt do lol
  • waste of time (19/07/2026, 05:16) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    Just because it's beautiful doesn't mean it's useful or is a bright idea. Not all luggage have wheels to roll, passengers with those luggage have to now fetch them all the way to check-in. Why not use the original way of drop off and let the drivers to the canopy area and park why only taxi allowed to use the old entrance, so guest alone using taxi can be closer than others to check-in area? Not a bright idea.
  • How (19/07/2026, 10:05) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    I never see such at any airport but okay
  • Come on (21/07/2026, 11:30) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    Looks nice but the taxi's should have been on the next side and the pick ups and drop offs should have been in the lane closer to the airport. In other places the Taxi/ Uber services are usually farther away. Why are we making it more convenient for the taxi?


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