Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport (EIS) Beef Island
Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport (IATA: EIS, ICAO: TUPJ) is the principal international airport serving the British Virgin Islands (BVI). It is located on Beef Island, immediately east of Tortola and connected to Tortola by the Queen Elizabeth II Bridge. The airport is operated by the BVI Airports Authority (BVIAA).
Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport — Key Facts
| Information | Details |
|---|---|
| Airport name | Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport |
| Former name | Beef Island Airport |
| IATA code | EIS |
| ICAO code | TUPJ |
| Airport type | Public / International |
| Location | Beef Island, British Virgin Islands |
| Serves | British Virgin Islands, particularly Tortola |
| Operator | BVI Airports Authority (BVIAA) |
| Passenger terminals | 1 |
| Runways | 1 |
| Runway | 07/25 |
| Runway surface | Asphalt |
| Runway length | Approximately 1,415–1,416 metres |
| Approx. elevation | 16 ft / 5 m |
| Geographic setting | Beef Island, connected to Tortola by Queen Elizabeth II Bridge |
| Primary role | Main international air gateway to the British Virgin Islands |
| Airport code for flight searches | EIS |
| Airport authority phone | +1 (284) 394-8000 |
| Airport authority additional line | +1 (284) 394-8001 |
| Airport authority email | bviaa@bviaa.com |
| Official airport website | BVI Airports Authority — official website |
| Official government airport page | BVI Airport Authority — GOV.VG |
| Wikipedia | Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport — Wikipedia |
The airport’s published information identifies EIS/TUPJ as the main airport of the British Virgin Islands, while government planning documents describe it as the territory’s international airport on Beef Island.
EIS Airport Contact Details
For airport-related enquiries, the most relevant contact is the BVI Airports Authority.
| Contact category | Contact details |
|---|---|
| Airport authority | BVI Airports Authority (BVIAA) |
| Airport | Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport |
| Telephone — direct | +1 (284) 394-8000 |
| Telephone — additional | +1 (284) 394-8001 |
| Historic airport extension | +1 (284) 394-8000 ext. 9024 |
| General email | bviaa@bviaa.com |
| Official website | bviaa.com |
| BVIAA office address | Penn’s Building, East End, Tortola, British Virgin Islands |
| Published business hours for BVIAA office | 8:30 AM–4:30 PM |
| Government airport-authority page | BVI Airport Authority — Government of the Virgin Islands |
Emergency Contact Numbers at/around EIS
For a genuine emergency in the British Virgin Islands, call 911. The official UK travel-advice page for the BVI states that 911 covers ambulance, fire and police services.
| Emergency service | Number | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| Police / Fire / Ambulance | 911 | Immediate life-threatening or public-safety emergency |
| Police — non-emergency | 311 | Non-emergency police matters |
| Virgin Islands Search and Rescue (VISAR) | 767 | Maritime / sea-rescue emergencies |
| BVI Airports Authority | +1 (284) 394-8000 | Airport/airport-authority enquiries; not a replacement for 911 |
EIS Airport FAQs
What is the airport code for Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport?
The airport code is EIS for IATA purposes and TUPJ for ICAO purposes.
Where is Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport located?
It is located on Beef Island in the British Virgin Islands. Beef Island is connected to Tortola by the Queen Elizabeth II Bridge, making EIS the principal air gateway for travellers visiting Tortola and the wider BVI.
Is EIS the main airport in the British Virgin Islands?
Yes. Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport is the BVI’s principal international airport and the main air gateway to the territory. The BVI Airports Authority also operates the airports at Virgin Gorda and Anegada.
How many terminals does Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport have?
One passenger terminal.
What is the phone number for Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport?
The BVI Airports Authority’s published direct telephone number is +1 (284) 394-8000. An additional line, +1 (284) 394-8001, is also listed by the Government of the Virgin Islands.
What is the email address for EIS airport?
The BVI Airports Authority’s published general email address is bviaa@bviaa.com.
What is the official website of EIS airport?
The BVI Airports Authority’s official website is bviaa.com. The Government of the Virgin Islands also maintains an official BVI Airport Authority information page.
What is the Wikipedia page for EIS?
The Wikipedia reference is Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport — Wikipedia.
What should I call in an emergency at EIS?
For an immediate emergency involving police, fire or ambulance, call 911. For maritime emergencies, the official BVI guidance lists VISAR at 767.
Is Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport on Tortola?
Technically, the airport is on Beef Island, not Tortola. However, Beef Island is physically connected to Tortola by the Queen Elizabeth II Bridge, so the airport is commonly described as serving Tortola.