TISX · Christiansted, Virgin Islands
Henry E. Rohlsen Airport
TISXMarch 25, 2026 · TISX-0125
Operational Summary
- U.S. Customs Service
- Yes
- User Fee
- Unknown
- Office Hours
- Mon-Fri07:00-18:00
Eastern Time
- Service Hours
- Mon-Fri08:00-17:00Entrance and clearance services
Eastern Time
- Parking
- Foreign Arrivals Entrance on AOA
- Permission to Land
- Required
Parking and Inspection
Where to Park
Foreign Arrivals Entrance on AOA
Federal Inspection Station (FIS)
Park at the designated Foreign Arrivals Entrance on AOA.
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 340-513-6654 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 waste/garbage will be collected by CBP from the aircraft crew.
- Passengers can depart directly from the FIS at the conclusion of their inspection
- Regulated garbage (to include unused catering) on the aircraft must be collected by a USDA-approved handler or by CBP.
Procedures
Permission to Land
Park at Foreign Arrivals Entrance; tower can direct as needed; contact Airport Operations at +1-340-513-6654.
Appointment
Unknown- Refer to Public Information Notice 2021-02 for GA Outbound Clearance Procedures
- Refer to 7CFR 318.13-9 for mandatory notification and aircraft agriculture inspect procedures prior to departure from the USVI to the US mainland. 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 January 24, 2025 Publication Number TISX-0125
Departure
Passengers may depart directly from FIS after inspection; regulated garbage must be handled by USDA-approved handler or CBP.
Operator Highlights
- Permission to land required ≥1 hour prior; ±30 min tolerance.
- Park at Foreign Arrivals Entrance; ops escort to FIS.
- Have passports, visas, pilot/aircraft docs, and user fee decal if applicable.
- CBP/USDA handle regulated waste and unused catering.
- See PIN 2021-02 for GA outbound clearance.
- Follow 7 CFR 318.13-9 before USVI to mainland departures.
Contacts and Location
Customs Location Map
9922 Airport RoadKingshillUSVI, 00850-9986Related Resources for TISX
Hours and Availability
Office Hours
- Mon-Fri07:00-18:00
Eastern Time
Source Wording
Monday-Friday, 0700-1800 ET
Service Hours
- Mon-Fri08:00-17:00Entrance and clearance services
Eastern Time
Source Wording
Entrance/Clearance: Monday-Friday, 0800-1700 ET
Availability
- Inspection services for the entrance/ arrival of aircraft at Henry E. Rolsen 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.
- Refer to Public Information Notice 2021-02 for GA Outbound Clearance Procedures
- Refer to 7CFR 318.13-9 for mandatory notification and aircraft agriculture inspect procedures prior to departure from the USVI to the US mainland. 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 January 24, 2025 Publication Number TISX-0125
Remarks
- Refer to Public Information Notice 2021-02 for GA Outbound Clearance Procedures
- Refer to 7CFR 318.13-9 for mandatory notification and aircraft agriculture inspect procedures prior to departure from the USVI to the US mainland. 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 January 24, 2025 Publication Number TISX-0125
Detected Topics
- Usda Waste
- Landing Rights
- Outbound Clearance
- Passenger Processing
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Original Content
Henry E. Rolsen Airport General Aviation Airport Fact Sheet Henry E. Rolsen Airport (TISX) Regular Office Hours Monday-Friday, 0700-1800 Eastern Time (ET) Contact Information (340) 778- 0216 Port of St. Croix Airport Office (787) 366- 8523 San Juan Command Center (787) 749-4593 San Juan Command Center cbpstxgeneraldeclarations@cbp.dhs.gov agdeparturenoticestx@cbp.dhs.govHours of Service for Entrance and Clearance Inspection services for the entrance/ arrival of aircraft at Henry E. Rolsen 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 prior to departure from the foreign port or place and at least an hour in advance of the anticipated arrival time at the Henry E. Rohlsen International Airport. Permission to land is granted with a tolerance of (+/-) 30 minutes. If your ETA deviates outside those parameters, Previously granted permission(s) are invalid and you must contact CBP to re-secure permission to land. 9922 Airport Road, Kingshill, USVI, 00850-9986 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 340-513-6654 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 waste/garbage will be collected by CBP from the aircraft crew. • Passengers can depart directly from the FIS at the conclusion of their inspection • Regulated garbage (to include unused catering) on the aircraft must be collected by a USDA-approved handler or by CBP. Special Procedures/Miscellaneous • Refer to Public Information Notice 2021-02 for GA Outbound Clearance Procedures • Refer to 7CFR 318.13-9 for mandatory notification and aircraft agriculture inspect procedures prior to departure from the USVI to the US mainland. 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 January 24, 2025 Publication Number TISX-0125