UPDATE: T.B. Lettsome Airport re-opens following brief closure
The Airports authority in a statement added, “Managing Director Mr. Kurt Menal said that repair works have been completed on the cargo aircraft which was disabled on runway 25 earlier today.”
Mr Menal added that the aircraft taxied off of the runway under its own power to the apron for further inspection while the runway was fully inspected by the Authority’s Operations Team to ensure all debris was removed ahead of reopening.
The Airport Authority further thanked the public for their patience during this service interruption and said it will strive to continuously uphold safety at its facility.
See previous story published today, June 3, 2023
T.B. Lettsome Airport temporarily closed over stalled aircraft on runway
-after a cargo plane blew a tire upon landing at the airport
BEEF ISLAND, VI – Flights in and out of the T.B. Lettsome International Airport at Beef Islands in the Virgin Islands (VI) have been brought to a halt after a cargo airplane blew a tire upon landing at the airport, today, June 3, 2023, the BVI Airports Authority (BVIAA) says.
As such, the BVIAA in a release today said the aircraft has been left disabled on Runway 25 of the airport, awaiting spare parts to allow the aircraft to be repaired and removed.
“The authority hoped to resume operations at around 1:00 pm, today, Saturday, June 3, 203, the public will be kept updated on the re-opening efforts,” the BVIPA noted.
Closure will result in delays - BVIAA
The BVIPA added that while the closure will result in delays across the various airline networks, persons traveling today are encouraged to contact their respective airlines for information regarding alternative travel arrangements.
The BVIAA further apologized for any inconvenience caused due to the closure of the airport and thanked the traveling public for its indulgence as it seeks to endure that safety is maintained at all times.
Just about a week ago the airports were forced to close after the BVIAA could not satisfy the minimum requirement in staffing levels to ensure continuous operations of the Control Tower in accordance with applicable regulations.
18 Responses to “UPDATE: T.B. Lettsome Airport re-opens following brief closure”
Always problems at this airport
Someone run quick to Aphonso's for a can of Fix-A-Flat.
If you are lucky you can also fine one at the Trellis Bay Market.
Maybe the UK has a spare aircraft carrier to lend the BVI while the Beef airport problems are resolved.