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UPDATE: T.B. Lettsome Int’l Airport resumes operations

Operations at the Terrence B. Lettsome International Airport resumed on August 16, 2025. Photo: Internet Source
The Terrence B. Lettsome International Airport will today, Friday, August 15, 2025, close at 5:00 PM ahead of the passage of Hurricane Erin. Photo: VINO/File
The Terrence B. Lettsome International Airport will today, Friday, August 15, 2025, close at 5:00 PM ahead of the passage of Hurricane Erin. Photo: VINO/File
Auguste George International Airport closed at 2:00 PM on Friday, August 15, 2025, ahead of the passage of Hurricane Erin. Photo: BVIAA
Auguste George International Airport closed at 2:00 PM on Friday, August 15, 2025, ahead of the passage of Hurricane Erin. Photo: BVIAA
TRELLIS BAY, Beef Island, VI- Travellers have been advised of the resumption of operations at the Terrence B. Lettsome International Airport.

Operations resumed this morning, Saturday, August 16, 2025, at 8:30 AM, following an early closure on Friday, August 15, 2025, due to possible weather implications from Hurricane Erin. 

The BVI Airports Authority (BVIAA) in a bulletin said while the airport is operational, individual airline carriers will determine their own flight schedules and services at their discretion, given the ongoing presence of Hurricane Erin in the region.

Contact respective airlines

Travellers are strongly encouraged to contact their respective airlines directly for the most up-to-date information regarding flight status, cancellations, or rescheduling.

“The safety and well-being of all passengers and airport personnel remain the Authority’s highest priority. The Authority will continue to monitor weather conditions closely and will provide further updates as necessary,” the BVIAA said. 

See previous article published August 15, 2025

VI airports to close ahead of Hurricane Erin 

- Will reopen once all clear is given

TRELLIS BAY, Beef Island, VI- Airports in the Virgin Islands (VI) will be closing early in anticipation of the passage of Hurricane Erin. 

In a notice from the BVI Airports Authority (BVIAA), today, Friday, August 15, 2025, Managing Director of the BVIAA, Mr Kurt A.G. Menal, said the closure of the airports was done on the advice of the Department of Disaster Management and the Antigua Meteorological Office.

Airports will reopen when 'all clear' is given

The Virgin Gorda International Airport and the Auguste George International Airport closed at 2:00 PM. The Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport will close at 5:00 PM. 

Mr Menal also advised that all airports would remain closed until the “all clear” has been given and a complete assessment of each airport is conducted. 

Further information will be provided on the reopening of the airports subsequently.

Passengers with confirmed travel for August 16 and 17, 2025, have been asked to contact their respective airlines directly for further information.

8 Responses to “UPDATE: T.B. Lettsome Int’l Airport resumes operations”

  • Lord 0 (15/08/2025, 16:44) Like (3) Dislike (4) Reply
    Until Next week Wednesday.. Those returning stsy 0ut for another 4 days, run out of money for Food, Hotel and rental,, Call family check your bank quickly because banks, money gram and western union will be closed mid day tomorrow..
  • Mr megalomanic (16/08/2025, 06:39) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    WE would love to know if " erwin " is going to touch us or it's just a precautionary measure ( this is serious business ) and it's creating a shopping frenzy •¿•
  • jumped the gun (16/08/2025, 09:01) Like (13) Dislike (0) Reply
    Closing that airport prematurely was a stupid move...The minister for the subject is something else....All other airports in the region stayed opened
    • M*nal & Cu**ings (16/08/2025, 10:11) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      Y'all ain't asking the right questions. Where is M*nal? Is he on island? If no where and why? Where is his sidekick Cu**ings? Who is running the airport? Not the first time BVIslanders left to hold the fort while leadership is off on a jaunt.
  • bvibuzz (16/08/2025, 09:27) Like (10) Dislike (2) Reply
    the worse of the hurricane is yet to come and they reopened?
  • This is Sad (16/08/2025, 14:53) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    It's understandable to feel frustrated when a press release is issued with a specific time, only for plans to change based on unexpected circumstances. Many individuals were likely counting on the airline staff and their own teams to navigate a challenging situation like a looming flash flood warning. It's important to recognize that in such circumstances, the safety and well-being of everyone involved come first. It appears that many airlines are struggling to establish a clear schedule for operations, which adds to the uncertainty. Compassion and patience are needed as we all navigate these unpredictable challenges together.

    The government has to be ashamed of allowing this to happen. Mr Manel, were are you and you're ill-informed operation team.
  • BuzzBvi (16/08/2025, 15:05) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    Can we see the KPMG reports now?
  • Atlast (16/08/2025, 15:12) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    Common sense has prevailed


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