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UPDATE: VI airports reopen as Tropical Storm Watch discontinued

With Hurricane Tammy posing no real threat to the [British] Virgin Islands, all airports have been reopened. Photo: VINO/File
Managing Director of the BVI Airports Authority Mr. Kurt A.G. Menal is informing the traveling public that given the Virgin Islands (VI) is currently under a tropical watch, airports in the VI will be closed today, October 21, 2023, as a result of Hurricane Tammy. Photo: GIS/File
Managing Director of the BVI Airports Authority Mr. Kurt A.G. Menal is informing the traveling public that given the Virgin Islands (VI) is currently under a tropical watch, airports in the VI will be closed today, October 21, 2023, as a result of Hurricane Tammy. Photo: GIS/File
Mr. Menal has advised that all airports would remain closed on Sunday, October 22 until the “all clear” has been given and a complete assessment of each airport is conducted. Photo: Google Earth
Mr. Menal has advised that all airports would remain closed on Sunday, October 22 until the “all clear” has been given and a complete assessment of each airport is conducted. Photo: Google Earth
TRELLIS BAY, Beef Island, VI- With Hurricane Tammy posing no real threat to the [British] Virgin Islands, all airports have been reopened.

Managing Director of the BVI Airports Authority (BVIAA) Mr Kurt A.G. Menal had informed the travelling public that all airports in the Territory will reopen today, October 22, 2023, at 8:00 am.

Mr Menal advised that the decision to reopen the airports was made after the tropical storm watch issued for the Territory was discontinued and it was determined safe to do so.

Travellers are encouraged to contact their respective airlines if they have any concerns with their flight schedules.

See previous article published October 21, 2023

VI airports to close due to Hurricane Tammy – BVIAA MD

Managing Director of the BVI Airports Authority Mr. Kurt A.G. Menal is informing the traveling public that given the Virgin Islands (VI) is currently under a tropical watch, airports in the VI will be closed today, October 21, 2023, as a result of Hurricane Tammy.

▪ Virgin Gorda International Airport – 2:00 p.m.

▪ Auguste George International Airport – 2:00 p.m.

▪ Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport – 4:00 p.m.

Mr. Menal has advised that all airports would remain closed on Sunday, October 22 until the “all clear” has been given and a complete assessment of each airport is conducted.

He added that further information would be provided on the reopening of the airports subsequently.

Passengers with confirmed travel for October 21 and 22, 2023, are also asked to contact their respective airlines directly for further information.

Our News Centre will bring more information as it becomes available. 

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