Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport

TUPJ / EIS

Beef Island, VG

Last Updated
Mar 4, 22:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 55 min ago
22:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
27°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 20°C
13 kt
70°
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1016 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR TUPJ 042200Z 07013KT 10SM SCT020 27/20 A3001 RMK Q1016 VIS16KM

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 15 ft
SCT 2,000 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
2,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,015 ft AMSL
QNH
1016 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1016 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (15 ft)
Pressure Alt
-68 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,376 ft
ISA Deviation: +12.0°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF TUPJ 041700Z 0418/0518 09019KT 9999 SCT020 PROB30 TEMPO 0506/0518 09019G29KT 4000 SHRA BKN04
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
22:55Z BASE
+0h
VFR 90° 19 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
06:00Z PROB30 TEMPO
+8h
IFR 90° 19 kt
Visibility: 4 km
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Airport Runway Layout

N
UPJ
07 ✈️
25

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 07/25
Active: 07
4,642 ft 89 ft ASP 61°
13.0 kt 0.0 kt
0° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - TUPJ

2,805 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
79.1%
MVFR
20.5%
IFR
0.4%
LIFR
0%

Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 79.1% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 0.4% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 7.8 knots, with gusts recorded up to 115 knots. The climate is relatively stable with temperatures averaging 27.7°C (range: 17°C to 32°C). The best months for VFR flying are December, January, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: E (90°)
Average Speed: 7.8 kt
Maximum Recorded: 115 kt
Calm Winds: 3.1%
Direction Distribution:
N
5.5%
NE
17.4%
E
55.3%
SE
11.7%
S
4.6%
SW
1.3%
W
0.4%
NW
0.7%

Temperature Range

Average: 27.7°C
Range: 17°C to 32°C
17°C 32°C

Visibility

Average: 9.9 SM
Below 3 SM: 0.4%
Fog Frequency: 0%

Best Months for VFR

December January November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 07/25
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.5 kt

Statistics computed from 2,805 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: TUPJ
IATA Code: EIS
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 15 ft MSL

Location

City: Beef Island
Country: VG
Latitude: 18.445492°
Longitude: -64.541707°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+4

Runway Information

Runway 07/25
Length: 4,642 ft
Width: 89 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport

Overview

Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport serves the British Virgin Islands, located on Beef Island at an elevation of 15 feet MSL. The airport provides critical air transportation infrastructure for this Caribbean island region, handling medium-scale aviation operations with a single runway oriented 07/25.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at TUPJ are predominantly visual flight rules (VFR), with 79.4% of observations supporting clear flying conditions. Easterly winds dominate at an average of 7.7 knots, with temperatures consistently ranging between 17°C and 32°C. Pilots can expect particularly favorable VFR conditions during December, January, and November.

Notable Features

The airport's single runway (07/25) is 4,642 feet long with an asphalt surface, situated in a maritime environment typical of Caribbean island airports. Wind data indicates a highly consistent wind pattern, with 100% favorable wind alignment for the runway and an average crosswind component of just 3.3 knots.

Approach Considerations

Approach planning should leverage the consistently favorable east winds, which align almost perfectly with runway 07/25. Visibility averages an excellent 9.9 statute miles, with minimal instances of reduced visibility (only 0.5% of observations below 3SM). Pilots can generally expect stable approach conditions with minimal meteorological interference.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.