Minister for Communications and Works, Honourable Kye Rymer has said that the BVI Airport Authority has proactively engaged with Air Safety Support International (ASSI) to develop a practical, risk-sensitive mitigation plan.

I rise today to provide a formal update on a matter of urgent and strategic national importance—the proposed expansion of the runway at the Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport. 

I rise today to provide an important update regarding aviation security compliance at the Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport (TBLIA), specifically relating to landside security measures.

Minister for Communications and Works, Honourable Kye M. Rymer, met with American Airlines executives on Tuesday, March 18, to discuss airlift in the Virgin Islands. The executives praised the Virgin Islands as a regional leader in customer service and highlighted the growing demand among their customers for travel to the Territory's shores.

The Government of the Virgin Islands announced on Saturday, February 1, 2025, that American Airlines successfully operated six flights to the Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport.  Minister for Communications and Works, Honourable Kye M. Rymer said that this significant event highlights the growing confidence in the Territory’s airlift capabilities and its vibrant tourism sector.

 LIAT Airlines (2020) Limited made its inaugural flight to the Virgin Islands through the Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport, on the evening of Sunday, December 8, marking a significant milestone in enhancing regional connectivity.

The Government of the Virgin Islands is continuing consultations with the public on the proposed expansion of the Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport.

The Taddy Bay Airport on Virgin Gorda is temporarily closed to all fixed-wing operations to make way for essential runway rehabilitation following recent heavy rainfalls.