Cyril E. King Airport - Revision history

David at 19:04, 2 May 2026

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	==Regular Traffic==		==Regular Traffic==
	Although one of the busiest airports in the Eastern Carribean (it serves both the US and UK Virgin Islands) with well over a million passengers a year, you usually get around 80 movements a day, most of which consist of small aircraft (Cessna, ATR, and DHC) of regional airlines (Cape Air, Air Sunshine, LIAT, Seaborne Airlines, etc.). However, US carriers like Delta, American Airlines~~, US Airways, and Spirit~~ also serve this airport daily with Boeing 757s, Airbus 319s and Embraers.		Although one of the busiest airports in the Eastern Carribean (it serves both the US and UK Virgin Islands) with well over a million passengers a year, you usually get around 80 movements a day, most of which consist of small aircraft (Cessna, ATR, and DHC) of regional airlines (Cape Air, Air Sunshine, LIAT, Seaborne Airlines, etc.). However, US carriers like Delta and American Airlines also serve this airport daily with Boeing 757s, Airbus 319s and Embraers.

	==Facilities and Transportation==		==Facilities and Transportation==

Zlato at 20:50, 23 November 2018

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	The Overlook is right off the Route 30 about a 10 minute drive from the airport. There is a place to park and also a shaded bench to sit down. Unless you come in the afternoon (first sample photo), you will be facing the sun (second sample photo).		The Overlook is right off the Route 30 about a 10 minute drive from the airport. There is a place to park and also a shaded bench to sit down. Unless you come in the afternoon (first sample photo), you will be facing the sun (second sample photo).

	* Planes.cz [http://www.planes.cz/cs/photo/1144767/ostatni-no-reg-not-specified-st-thomas-stt-tist/ sample photo] of the overlook of the airport		* Planes.cz [http://www.planes.cz/cs/photo/1144767/ostatni-no-reg-not-specified-st-thomas-stt-tist sample photo] of the overlook of the airport
	{{Anetlink\|0476431}} - aircraft landing on RWY 10.		{{Anetlink\|0476431}} - aircraft landing on RWY 10.

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	Airport Road stretches all the way from the terminal along the Lindbergh Bay to the intersection with Rt 30. You can take pictures with no problem either through the single fence or above it if you move higher up along the Airport Road. This spot is good in the morning as the sun is behind you. Plenty of free parking along the road.		Airport Road stretches all the way from the terminal along the Lindbergh Bay to the intersection with Rt 30. You can take pictures with no problem either through the single fence or above it if you move higher up along the Airport Road. This spot is good in the morning as the sun is behind you. Plenty of free parking along the road.

	* Planes.cz [http://www.planes.cz/cs/photo/1151356/b757-223-n688aa-american-airlines-aal-aa-st-thomas-stt-tist/ sample photo] of aircraft taking off from RWY 10 (300mm)		* Planes.cz [http://www.planes.cz/cs/photo/1151356/b757-223-n688aa-american-airlines-aal-aa-st-thomas-stt-tist sample photo] of aircraft taking off from RWY 10 (300mm)
	{{Anetlink\|1603483}} - aircraft taxiing back to the terminal after landing on RWY 10.		{{Anetlink\|1603483}} - aircraft taxiing back to the terminal after landing on RWY 10.
	{{Anetlink\|2169510}} - the Airport Road spotting location as seen from an aircraft landing on RWY 10.		{{Anetlink\|2169510}} - the Airport Road spotting location as seen from an aircraft landing on RWY 10.
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	This is an excellent spot for afternoon takeoffs from both runways. It is located by the United States Virgin Islands University information booth and bus stop near the entrance to the university on the Brewer's Bay Road (by the football field). You can park on the street and thanks to this place being on a little hill, you are above the airport fence and you get the wonderful Lindebergh Bay with palm trees as a background.		This is an excellent spot for afternoon takeoffs from both runways. It is located by the United States Virgin Islands University information booth and bus stop near the entrance to the university on the Brewer's Bay Road (by the football field). You can park on the street and thanks to this place being on a little hill, you are above the airport fence and you get the wonderful Lindebergh Bay with palm trees as a background.

	* Planes.cz [http://www.planes.cz/cs/photo/1143440/b757-223-n695an-american-airlines-aal-aa-st-thomas-stt-tist/ sample photo] of aircraft taking off from RWY 10 (165mm)		* Planes.cz [http://www.planes.cz/cs/photo/1143440/b757-223-n695an-american-airlines-aal-aa-st-thomas-stt-tist sample photo] of aircraft taking off from RWY 10 (165mm)

	==Locations to Avoid==		==Locations to Avoid==

David: /* Black Point Overlook */

2017-11-20T23:54:49Z

Black Point Overlook

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	* Planes.cz [http://www.planes.cz/cs/photo/1144767/ostatni-no-reg-not-specified-st-thomas-stt-tist/ sample photo] of the overlook of the airport		* Planes.cz [http://www.planes.cz/cs/photo/1144767/ostatni-no-reg-not-specified-st-thomas-stt-tist/ sample photo] of the overlook of the airport
	~~{{Myavlink\|02256307}} - aircraft landing on RWY 10.~~
	{{Anetlink\|0476431}} - aircraft landing on RWY 10.		{{Anetlink\|0476431}} - aircraft landing on RWY 10.

David: /* Other Spotting Locations */

2013-01-16T19:01:28Z

Other Spotting Locations

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	* Planes.cz [http://www.planes.cz/cs/photo/1144767/ostatni-no-reg-not-specified-st-thomas-stt-tist/ sample photo] of the overlook of the airport		* Planes.cz [http://www.planes.cz/cs/photo/1144767/ostatni-no-reg-not-specified-st-thomas-stt-tist/ sample photo] of the overlook of the airport
	* MyAviation.net [http://www.myaviation.net/search/photo_search.php?id=02256307~~&size=large sample photo] of~~ aircraft landing on RWY 10.		{{Myavlink\|02256307}} - aircraft landing on RWY 10.
	* Airliners.net [http://www.airliners.net/photo/US-Airways/Boeing-~~757-225/0476431/L/&sid=7276736a2125bf8366e62892d889b383 sample photo] of~~ aircraft landing on RWY 10.		{{Anetlink\|0476431}} - aircraft landing on RWY 10.

	===Airport Road===		===Airport Road===
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	* Planes.cz [http://www.planes.cz/cs/photo/1151356/b757-223-n688aa-american-airlines-aal-aa-st-thomas-stt-tist/ sample photo] of aircraft taking off from RWY 10 (300mm)		* Planes.cz [http://www.planes.cz/cs/photo/1151356/b757-223-n688aa-american-airlines-aal-aa-st-thomas-stt-tist/ sample photo] of aircraft taking off from RWY 10 (300mm)
	* Airliners.net [http://www.airliners.net/photo/Delta-Air-Lines/Boeing-757-~~232/1603483/L/&sid=7276736a2125bf8366e62892d889b383 sample photo] of~~ aircraft taxiing back to the terminal after landing on RWY 10.		{{Anetlink\|1603483}} - aircraft taxiing back to the terminal after landing on RWY 10.
	* Airliners.net [http://www.airliners.net/photo/American-~~Airlines/Boeing-757-223/2169510/L/&sid=7276736a2125bf8366e62892d889b383 sample photo] of~~ the Airport Road spotting location as seen from an aircraft landing on RWY 10.		{{Anetlink\|2169510}} - the Airport Road spotting location as seen from an aircraft landing on RWY 10.

	===Brewer's Bay Road===		===Brewer's Bay Road===

Zlato: /* Black Point Overlook */

2013-01-16T17:21:06Z

Black Point Overlook

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	* Planes.cz [http://www.planes.cz/cs/photo/1144767/ostatni-no-reg-not-specified-st-thomas-stt-tist/ sample photo] of the overlook of the airport		* Planes.cz [http://www.planes.cz/cs/photo/1144767/ostatni-no-reg-not-specified-st-thomas-stt-tist/ sample photo] of the overlook of the airport
			* MyAviation.net [http://www.myaviation.net/search/photo_search.php?id=02256307&size=large sample photo] of aircraft landing on RWY 10.
	* Airliners.net [http://www.airliners.net/photo/US-Airways/Boeing-757-225/0476431/L/&sid=7276736a2125bf8366e62892d889b383 sample photo] of aircraft landing on RWY 10.		* Airliners.net [http://www.airliners.net/photo/US-Airways/Boeing-757-225/0476431/L/&sid=7276736a2125bf8366e62892d889b383 sample photo] of aircraft landing on RWY 10.

David: /* Regular Traffic */

2012-11-26T05:17:34Z

Regular Traffic

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	==Regular Traffic==		==Regular Traffic==
	Although one of the busiest airports in the Eastern Carribean (it serves both the US and UK Virgin Islands) with well over a million passengers a year, you usually get around 80 movements a day, most of which consist of small aircraft (Cessna, ATR, and DHC) of regional airlines (Cape Air, Air Sunshine, LIAT, Seaborne Airlines,...). However, ~~also~~ US carriers like Delta, American Airlines, US Airways, and Spirit serve this airport daily with ~~'''~~Boeing ~~757''''s~~, Airbus 319s and Embraers.		Although one of the busiest airports in the Eastern Carribean (it serves both the US and UK Virgin Islands) with well over a million passengers a year, you usually get around 80 movements a day, most of which consist of small aircraft (Cessna, ATR, and DHC) of regional airlines (Cape Air, Air Sunshine, LIAT, Seaborne Airlines, etc.). However, US carriers like Delta, American Airlines, US Airways, and Spirit also serve this airport daily with Boeing 757s, Airbus 319s and Embraers.

	==Facilities and Transportation==		==Facilities and Transportation==

Zlato at 15:19, 25 November 2012

2012-11-25T15:19:11Z

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	Airport Road stretches all the way from the terminal along the Lindbergh Bay to the intersection with Rt 30. You can take pictures with no problem either through the single fence or above it if you move higher up along the Airport Road. This spot is good in the morning as the sun is behind you. Plenty of free parking along the road.		Airport Road stretches all the way from the terminal along the Lindbergh Bay to the intersection with Rt 30. You can take pictures with no problem either through the single fence or above it if you move higher up along the Airport Road. This spot is good in the morning as the sun is behind you. Plenty of free parking along the road.

	* Planes.cz [http://www.planes.cz/cs/photo/1151356/b757-223-n688aa-american-airlines-aal-aa-st-thomas-stt-tist/ sample photo] of aircraft taking off from RWY 10.		* Planes.cz [http://www.planes.cz/cs/photo/1151356/b757-223-n688aa-american-airlines-aal-aa-st-thomas-stt-tist/ sample photo] of aircraft taking off from RWY 10 (300mm)
	* Airliners.net [http://www.airliners.net/photo/Delta-Air-Lines/Boeing-757-232/1603483/L/&sid=7276736a2125bf8366e62892d889b383 sample photo] of aircraft taxiing back to the terminal after landing on RWY 10.		* Airliners.net [http://www.airliners.net/photo/Delta-Air-Lines/Boeing-757-232/1603483/L/&sid=7276736a2125bf8366e62892d889b383 sample photo] of aircraft taxiing back to the terminal after landing on RWY 10.
	* Airliners.net [http://www.airliners.net/photo/American-Airlines/Boeing-757-223/2169510/L/&sid=7276736a2125bf8366e62892d889b383 sample photo] of the Airport Road spotting location as seen from an aircraft landing on RWY 10.		* Airliners.net [http://www.airliners.net/photo/American-Airlines/Boeing-757-223/2169510/L/&sid=7276736a2125bf8366e62892d889b383 sample photo] of the Airport Road spotting location as seen from an aircraft landing on RWY 10.
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	This is an excellent spot for afternoon takeoffs from both runways. It is located by the United States Virgin Islands University information booth and bus stop near the entrance to the university on the Brewer's Bay Road (by the football field). You can park on the street and thanks to this place being on a little hill, you are above the airport fence and you get the wonderful Lindebergh Bay with palm trees as a background.		This is an excellent spot for afternoon takeoffs from both runways. It is located by the United States Virgin Islands University information booth and bus stop near the entrance to the university on the Brewer's Bay Road (by the football field). You can park on the street and thanks to this place being on a little hill, you are above the airport fence and you get the wonderful Lindebergh Bay with palm trees as a background.

	* Planes.cz [http://www.planes.cz/cs/photo/1143440/b757-223-n695an-american-airlines-aal-aa-st-thomas-stt-tist/ sample photo] of aircraft taking off from RWY 10.		* Planes.cz [http://www.planes.cz/cs/photo/1143440/b757-223-n695an-american-airlines-aal-aa-st-thomas-stt-tist/ sample photo] of aircraft taking off from RWY 10 (165mm)

	==Locations to Avoid==		==Locations to Avoid==

Zlato at 15:13, 25 November 2012

2012-11-25T15:13:34Z

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Zlato at 14:55, 25 November 2012

2012-11-25T14:55:18Z

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	===Black Point Overlook===		===Black Point Overlook===
	Placed in the steep hills above the Brewer's Bay, the Black Point Overlook provides a good view of the airport terminal and runway extending into the ocean. Photos taken from here give you a nice perspective on an airport in the middle of the Carribean. Although you can view the aircraft take off and land from here as well, the overlook is too far from the runway to let you take good shots of the aircraft. Even if you have a long enough lens (300mm+), the heat haze usually prevents quality photography.		Placed in the steep hills above the Brewer's Bay, the Black Point Overlook provides a good view of the airport terminal and runway extending into the ocean. Photos taken from here give you a nice perspective of an airport in the middle of the Carribean. Although you can view the aircraft take off and land from here as well, the overlook is too far from the runway to let you take good shots of the aircraft. Even if you have a long enough lens (300mm+), the heat haze usually prevents quality photography.

	The Overlook is right off the Route 30 about a 10 minute drive from the airport. There is a place to park and also a shaded bench to sit down. Unless you come in the afternoon (first sample photo), you will be facing the sun (second sample photo).		The Overlook is right off the Route 30 about a 10 minute drive from the airport. There is a place to park and also a shaded bench to sit down. Unless you come in the afternoon (first sample photo), you will be facing the sun (second sample photo).
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	==Regular Traffic==		==Regular Traffic==
	Although one of the busiest airports in the Eastern Carribean (serves both the US and UK Virgin Islands) with well over a million passengers a year, you usually get around 40 movements a day, most of which consist of small aircraft (Cessna, ATR, and DHC) of regional airlines (Cape Air, Air Sunshine, LIAT, Seaborne Airlines,...). However, also US carriers like Delta, American Airlines, US Airways, and Spirit serve this airport daily with '''Boeing 757'''s, Airbus 319s and Embraers.		Although one of the busiest airports in the Eastern Carribean (it serves both the US and UK Virgin Islands) with well over a million passengers a year, you usually get around 80 movements a day, most of which consist of small aircraft (Cessna, ATR, and DHC) of regional airlines (Cape Air, Air Sunshine, LIAT, Seaborne Airlines,...). However, also US carriers like Delta, American Airlines, US Airways, and Spirit serve this airport daily with '''Boeing 757''''s, Airbus 319s and Embraers.

	==Facilities and Transportation==		==Facilities and Transportation==
	Except for the airport facilities, there ~~are not~~ any around the airport. The best way to get around if of course a car that you can rent at the airport. There is a sidewalk that follows the fence of the part airport on the island (the other side of the runway stretches into the ocean) should you want to walk.		Except for the airport facilities, there aren't any around the airport fence.

			The best way to get around is of course a car that you can rent at the airport. There is a sidewalk that follows the fence of the part airport on the island (the other side of the runway stretches into the ocean) should you want to walk.

	There is a couple of hotels within one kilometer from the airport terminal that allow you to be literally within a 2 minute walk from your room to the fence of the airport. Although close to the airport, the hotels feature clean and quiet Carribean beaches.		There is a couple of hotels within one kilometer from the airport terminal that allow you to be literally within a 2 minute walk from your room to the fence of the airport. Although close to the airport, the hotels feature clean and quiet Carribean beaches.

Zlato at 14:50, 25 November 2012

2012-11-25T14:50:14Z

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	===Brewer's Bay Road===		===Brewer's Bay Road===
	This is an excellent spot for afternoon takeoffs from both runways. It is located by the United States Virgin Islands University information booth and bus stop near the entrance to the university on the Brewer's Bay Road. You can park on the street and thanks to this place being on a little hill, you are above the airport fence and you get the wonderful Lindebergh Bay with palm trees as a background.		This is an excellent spot for afternoon takeoffs from both runways. It is located by the United States Virgin Islands University information booth and bus stop near the entrance to the university on the Brewer's Bay Road (by the football field). You can park on the street and thanks to this place being on a little hill, you are above the airport fence and you get the wonderful Lindebergh Bay with palm trees as a background.

	* Planes.cz [http://www.planes.cz/cs/photo/1143440/b757-223-n695an-american-airlines-aal-aa-st-thomas-stt-tist/ sample photo] of aircraft taking off from RWY 10.		* Planes.cz [http://www.planes.cz/cs/photo/1143440/b757-223-n695an-american-airlines-aal-aa-st-thomas-stt-tist/ sample photo] of aircraft taking off from RWY 10.

	==Locations to Avoid==		==Locations to Avoid==
			As in any Carribean destination, the crime rate here is a bit higher than in most countries in Europe or US. However, at all locations described above I felt safe and was not approached by anyone, including the police. If you choose to walk around the airport, you probably need to be more careful at the stretch of road along the Moravian Hwy as it looks a bit more run down than the other areas.
	~~===Location===~~

	==Regular Traffic==		==Regular Traffic==
	Although one of the busiest airports in the Eastern Carribean (serves both the US and UK Virgin Islands) with well over a million passengers a year, you usually get around 40 movements a day, most of which consist of small aircraft (Cessna, ATR, and DHC) of regional airlines (Cape Air, Air Sunshine, LIAT, Seaborne Airlines,...). However, also US carriers like Delta, US Airways, ~~United~~ and Spirit serve this airport daily with ~~757s~~, Airbus 319s and Embraers.		Although one of the busiest airports in the Eastern Carribean (serves both the US and UK Virgin Islands) with well over a million passengers a year, you usually get around 40 movements a day, most of which consist of small aircraft (Cessna, ATR, and DHC) of regional airlines (Cape Air, Air Sunshine, LIAT, Seaborne Airlines,...). However, also US carriers like Delta, American Airlines, US Airways, and Spirit serve this airport daily with '''Boeing 757'''s, Airbus 319s and Embraers.

	==Facilities and Transportation==		==Facilities and Transportation==
	Except for the airport facilities, there are not any around the airport. The best way to get around if of course a car that you can rent at the airport. There is a sidewalk that follows the fence of the part airport on the island (the other side of the runway stretches into the ocean) should you want to walk.		Except for the airport facilities, there are not any around the airport. The best way to get around if of course a car that you can rent at the airport. There is a sidewalk that follows the fence of the part airport on the island (the other side of the runway stretches into the ocean) should you want to walk.

	There is a couple of hotels within one kilometer from the airport terminal that allow you to be literally within a 2 minute walk from your room to the fence of the airport. Although close to the airport, the hotels feature clean and ~~quite carribean~~ beaches.		There is a couple of hotels within one kilometer from the airport terminal that allow you to be literally within a 2 minute walk from your room to the fence of the airport. Although close to the airport, the hotels feature clean and quiet Carribean beaches.

	==External Links==		==External Links==
	* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cyril_E._King_Airport Cyril E. King Airport] (Wikipedia)		* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cyril_E._King_Airport Cyril E. King Airport] (Wikipedia)