Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands TIST #113 US airport by passengers
Cyril E. King Airport is on St. Thomas in the U.S. Virgin Islands, about two miles west of Charlotte Amalie, the capital. It is one of the busiest airports in the eastern Caribbean.
STT has one terminal building. Check-in, baggage claim and the gates are on the ground floor, and the upper floor is for offices and security staff. Departing passengers clear U.S. customs before TSA security.
Public parking is in the Dale A. Gregory Transportation Center, open from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m., with a $20 daily maximum. A nightly runway closure from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. runs through December 31, 2026. Free Wi-Fi covers the terminal, and there is no airline lounge.
Main airlines: JetBlue, American, Delta and United operate from the terminal, along with regional carriers. The terminal has 16 check-in counters, according to a third-party guide.
The FAA is not reporting a ground stop, ground delay program or other delay at STT right now.
Source: FAA National Airspace System Status, checked 1 min ago. Airline-specific delays are not shown here.
81°F27°C
Good visibility and high cloud base. Normal operations are typical.
METARMETAR TIST 101153Z 12012KT 10SM FEW023 SCT035 27/24 A3002 RMK AO2 RAB1058E09 SLP165 P0000 60003 70008 T02720239 10278 20256 53018 $
Source: NOAA Aviation Weather Center. Observed 5 h ago.
Full weather, TAF, forecast and runways →
Based on 1,363 departures from May 2026 to July 2026. A flight counts as late when it leaves 15 or more minutes after schedule.
| Airline | Departures | Late |
|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 592 | 18.1% |
| Delta Air Lines | 283 | 18.7% |
| United Airlines | 247 | 17.8% |
| JetBlue Airways | 120 | 22.5% |
| Southwest Airlines | 118 | 30.5% |
Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics, On-Time Performance of reporting carriers. Smaller regional carriers and some airlines are not included.
Past security is the Domestic Passenger Lounge, which is the general departure waiting area. Most of the airport's food and shops are here, including Hibiscus Cafe and Bar, The Airport Bar and Rum Room, Buddha Sushi and The Galley Sandwich Bar.
The Domestic Baggage Claim has its own bar and shops, including Cruzan Landing Bar. Liquor and tobacco shops are on the arrivals side before the checkpoint, so departing passengers cannot buy spirits after security.
Gates 10 and 11 are the Commuter Inter-Island Gates, used for short regional flights.
STT has one terminal building. Departing passengers clear U.S. customs in the customs hall before TSA security, and that step applies to everyone, including PreCheck and Global Entry members.
Taxi stands are outside the terminal doors, past baggage claim. Fares are set by the Virgin Islands Taxicab Commission, charged per person, and listed on a rate card displayed in each taxi. Official taxis have a dome light and "TP" on the license plate. The taxi association can be reached at 340-774-4550.
Most taxis are shared vans that carry 8 to 12 passengers, and these are the only vans that serve the airport, according to the Port Authority.
Collect arriving passengers on the front sidewalk of the Dale A. Gregory Transportation Center, using the marked crosswalk. Stopping on the road outside baggage claim is not allowed.
Uber and Lyft do not operate on St. Thomas. Ground transport is licensed taxis, shared vans, rental cars and pre-booked private transfers.
Car rental desks are inside the terminal, according to the airport terminal guide. The Port Authority also lists rental car operations on Level 1 of the Transportation Center, so confirm your company's location.
The first 15 minutes are free. Then it is $4 for 16 minutes to one hour, $6 for one to two hours, $8 for two to three hours, $12 for three to four hours and $15 for four to five hours. Five to 24 hours is capped at $20.
Yes. Free Wi-Fi covers the terminal, with power outlets in the waiting areas.
No. There is no airline lounge, no Sky Club, no United Club and no paid day-pass lounge. The Domestic Passenger Lounge is the general departure waiting area.
PreCheck lanes are available where open, and a Global Entry lane is in the customs hall. CLEAR is not available at STT.
No. Ground transport is licensed taxis at a fixed government rate, shared vans, rental cars and pre-booked private transfers.
Taxi fares are set by the Virgin Islands Taxicab Commission and charged per person. Check the rate card displayed in the taxi before you get in.
Yes. The single runway is closed nightly from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. through December 31, 2026, for pavement work.
About three hours before departure, especially in peak season, because customs runs before TSA security.
About 802,734 passengers boarded flights at Cyril E. King Airport in 2025, according to FAA enplanement data. That ranks it number 113 among US airports.
Over May 2026 to July 2026, 19.6% of departures at STT left 15 or more minutes late, and 0.22% of flights were cancelled (Bureau of Transportation Statistics).
Guide content last reviewed October 9, 2026. Report a correction