TIST · Charlotte Amalie, Virgin Islands
Cyril E. King International Airport
TISTMarch 25, 2026 · TIST-1225
Operational Summary
- User Fee
- Unknown
- Office Hours
- Mon-Fri07:00-18:00
Eastern Time
- Service Hours
- Mon-Fri08:00-17:00
Eastern Time
- Parking
- Foreign Arrivals Entrance, Airport Road, St. Thomas, VI - U.S. Virgin Islands 00802
- Permission to Land
- Required
Parking and Inspection
Where to Park
Foreign Arrivals Entrance
Designated ramp area on AOA.
FIS
All crew and passengers are processed inside the FIS.
Park at the Foreign Arrivals Entrance on AOA; contact Airport Operations at (340) 201-0098 for escort to the FIS.
Inspection Process
- Aircraft should park on the ramp at the designated Foreign Arrivals Entrance on AOA.
- The aircraft control tower can direct you in if needed.
- The pilot should make contact with the Airport Operations agent at 340-201-0098 who will meet the aircraft on the ramp and escort all crew and passengers to the FIS.
- All crew and passengers will be processed inside the FIS.
- Be prepared to present passports, visas, pilot’s license, medical certificate, aircraft registration, and user fee decal (if appropriate).
- Regulated garbage (to include unused catering) on the aircraft must be collected by a USDA- approved handler or by CBP.
- Passengers can depart directly from the FIS at the conclusion of their inspection.
Procedures
Permission to Land
Obtain permission to land at least 1 hour prior; park at Foreign Arrivals Entrance; ATC can direct; meet Airport Operations for FIS escort.
Appointment
Unknown- Refer to 7CFR 318.13-9 for mandatory notification and aircraft agriculture inspection procedures prior to departure from the USVI to the US mainland.
- Refer to Public Information Notice 2021-02 for GA Outbound Clearance Procedures. NOTE: For further detailed information regarding national GA processing standards and procedures, please refer to the CBP Private Aircraft Arrival Information Document or contact GAsupport@cbp.dhs.gov December 30, 2025 Publication Number TIST-1225 Cyril E. King International Airport
Departure
Passengers may depart from the FIS after inspection; follow USVI-to-mainland agriculture procedures.
Operator Highlights
- Permission to land required (+/- 30 min).
- Contact Airport Operations at (340) 201-0098 for FIS escort.
- Regulated garbage requires USDA-approved handling.
- USVI-to-mainland ag inspection/notification required.
Contacts and Location
Customs Loaction Map
Airport RoadSt. Thomas, VI - U.S. Virgin Islands 00802Loading location map...
Related Resources for TIST
Hours and Availability
Office Hours
- Mon-Fri07:00-18:00
Eastern Time
Source Wording
Monday-Friday, 07:00-18:00 ET
Service Hours
- Mon-Fri08:00-17:00
Eastern Time
Source Wording
Monday-Friday, 08:00-17:00 ET
Availability
- Permission to land required with +/- 30 min tolerance.
Remarks
- Refer to 7CFR 318.13-9 for mandatory notification and aircraft agriculture inspection procedures prior to departure from the USVI to the US mainland.
- Refer to Public Information Notice 2021-02 for GA Outbound Clearance Procedures. NOTE: For further detailed information regarding national GA processing standards and procedures, please refer to the CBP Private Aircraft Arrival Information Document or contact GAsupport@cbp.dhs.gov December 30, 2025 Publication Number TIST-1225 Cyril E. King International Airport
Detected Topics
- Usda Waste
- Landing Rights
- Outbound Clearance
- Passenger Processing
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Original Content
General Aviation Airport Fact Sheet Cyril E. King International Airport (TIST) Airport Road, St. Thomas, VI - U.S. Virgin Islands 00802 Regular Office Hours Monday-Friday, 0700-1800 Eastern Time (ET) Contact Information (340) 774-4554 CBP St. Thomas Airport Office (787) 366-8523 CBP San Juan Command Center TIST_GAP@cbp.dhs.gov Hours of Service for Entrance and Clearance Inspection services for the entrance/ arrival of aircraft at Cyril E. King International Airport are available Monday-Friday, 0800-1700 in accordance with the port's permission to land procedures. Commercial aircraft operators departing the U.S. must obtain an outbound clearance by contacting CBP directly. Permission to Land Procedures Pilots must secure permission to land by contacting CBP at least an hour in advance of the anticipated arrival time at the Cyril E. King International Airport. Permission to land is granted with a tolerance of (+/-) 30 minutes. If your ETA deviates outside these parameters, previously granted permission(s) are invalid and you must contact CBP to re-secure permission to land. Inspection Process • Aircraft should park on the ramp at the designated Foreign Arrivals Entrance on AOA. • The aircraft control tower can direct you in if needed. • The pilot should make contact with the Airport Operations agent at 340-201-0098 who will meet the aircraft on the ramp and escort all crew and passengers to the FIS. • All crew and passengers will be processed inside the FIS. • Be prepared to present passports, visas, pilot’s license, medical certificate, aircraft registration, and user fee decal (if appropriate). • Regulated garbage (to include unused catering) on the aircraft must be collected by a USDA- approved handler or by CBP. • Passengers can depart directly from the FIS at the conclusion of their inspection. Special Procedures/Miscellaneous • Refer to 7CFR 318.13-9 for mandatory notification and aircraft agriculture inspection procedures prior to departure from the USVI to the US mainland. • Refer to Public Information Notice 2021-02 for GA Outbound Clearance Procedures. NOTE: For further detailed information regarding national GA processing standards and procedures, please refer to the CBP Private Aircraft Arrival Information Document or contact GAsupport@cbp.dhs.gov December 30, 2025 Publication Number TIST-1225 Cyril E. King International Airport
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