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VI airports to close ahead of Hurricane Erin

- Will reopen once all clear is given
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- 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.

1 Response to “VI airports to close ahead of Hurricane Erin ”

  • Lord 0 (15/08/2025, 16:44) Like (0) Dislike (0) 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..


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