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Beef Island Airport Guide (EIS)

Airport info
Code: EIS
Address:
Trellis Bay, Beef Island, British Virgin Islands
Location:

The airport is located 14.5km (9 miles) from Road Town, Tortola.

Number of terminals: 1 Dialling code: +1 284
Telephone:
852 9000.
Timezone: GMT -4:00

Here you'll find essential information on Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport (Beef Island Airport), including airport transfer facts, details of airport facilities, and how to get there.

Short name: 
Beef Island Airport
Airport news: 

Beef Island airport is now known as Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport, following major renovations in 2004.

Information: 

There are no information desks at the airport. For information on the BVI contact the local tourist office (tel: 494 3134; www.bvitourism.com).

Email address: 
bviaa@bviaa.com
Website: 
www.bviaa.com
Driving directions: 

Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport is situated on Beef Island, a cay linked to Tortola island by the Queen Elizabeth II Bridge.

Public Transport

Public transport road: 

Taxi: Taxis are available at the airport. The fare is about US$15 to Road Town, US$30 to Cane Garden Bay and US$35 to the West End. Hotels often provide courtesy shuttles to and from the airport.

Public transport water: 

Water: The North Sound Express (tel: 495 2138) connects the airport (at nearby Trellis Bay dock) to Virgin Gorda (book at least four hours ahead). There is also a free ferry to Marina Cay.

Terminal facilities

Money: 

There is an ATM within the terminal building, which is open from 0530 to 2230.

Communication: 

Telephones and Wi-Fi are available at the airport.

Food: 

There is a restaurant serving local and international food in the terminal building.

Shopping: 

Some small shops are located at Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport (Beef Island Airport), each of which offer duty free shopping.

Luggage: 

A lost and found service is available. Contact security (tel: 852 9000 ext. 9024) or visit the Central Check Point in the terminal building.

Other: 

There is a reservation desk located in the terminal building covering tourist needs.

Airport facilities

Conference and business: 

There are no conference or business facilities at Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport (Beef Island Airport), but there is a VIP lounge, which offers refreshments.

Disabled facilities: 

Facilities for disabled travellers are basic. Travellers requiring assistance should contact their airline before departure.

Car parking: 

Car parking is available directly outside the terminal building.

Car rental: 

Avis, National and Hertz are located at Terrance B. Lettsome Airport (Beef Island Airport) and offer pre-arranged pick-up services. Full details can be obtained from BVI Tourism (tel: 494 3134; www.bvitourism.com).

Airport hotels

There are no hotels at Terrance B. Lettsome Airport (Beef Island Airport), however, numerous accommodation options exist on Tortola and the surrounding island.

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