Cyril E. King Airport

TIST / STT

Charlotte Amalie, VI

Last Updated
Mar 4, 19:53Z

Current Weather

Display Units
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🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
30°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 19°C
15 kt
90° G25 kt
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1016 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR TIST 041953Z 09015G25KT 10SM SCT042 30/19 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP155 T03000189 $

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 23 ft
SCT 4,200 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
4,200 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,223 ft AMSL
QNH
1016 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1015 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (23 ft)
Pressure Alt
-60 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,746 ft
ISA Deviation: +15.0°C

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Airport Runway Layout

N
IST
10 ✈️
28

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 10/28
Active: 10
7,000 ft 150 ft ASP 87°
14.8 kt 2.6 kt
10° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - TIST

3,925 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
93%
MVFR
5.5%
IFR
0.9%
LIFR
0.6%

Cyril E. King Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 93% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 8.7 knots. The climate is relatively stable with temperatures averaging 28°C (range: 21°C to 34°C). The best months for VFR flying are November, January, March.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: E (90°)
Average Speed: 8.7 kt
Maximum Recorded: 27 kt
Calm Winds: 3.5%
Direction Distribution:
N
2.9%
NE
10.1%
E
53.3%
SE
22.2%
S
4.2%
SW
1.9%
W
1.1%
NW
0.8%

Temperature Range

Average: 28°C
Range: 21°C to 34°C
21°C 34°C

Visibility

Average: 9.8 SM
Below 3 SM: 0.5%
Fog Frequency: 0%

Best Months for VFR

November January March

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 10/28
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.8 kt

Statistics computed from 3,925 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Cyril E. King Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: TIST
IATA Code: STT
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 23 ft MSL

Location

City: Charlotte Amalie
Country: VI
Latitude: 18.337091°
Longitude: -64.977251°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+4

Runway Information

Runway 10/28
Length: 7,000 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Cyril E. King Airport

Overview

Cyril E. King Airport serves Charlotte Amalie, located in the U.S. Virgin Islands, functioning as a critical medium-sized airport for regional and international transportation. Situated at 23 feet above mean sea level with coordinates 18.337091, -64.977251, the airport provides essential aviation infrastructure for the Caribbean region.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at TIST are predominantly favorable for visual flight rules (VFR), with 94.2% of observations supporting VFR operations. The airport experiences consistent easterly winds averaging 8.4 knots, with temperatures ranging from 21°C to 34°C and an average visibility of 9.8 statute miles. January, November, and December represent the most consistently good VFR months for operations.

Notable Features

The airport features a single runway (10/28) measuring 7,000 feet with an asphalt surface. Wind conditions heavily favor runway alignment, with 100% wind compatibility and an average crosswind of only 3.5 knots. The geographic location in the Caribbean creates a relatively stable meteorological environment with minimal adverse weather interruptions.

Approach Considerations

Runway 10/28 presents predictable approach conditions, with easterly winds consistently supporting operations. Pilots can expect minimal meteorological challenges, with IFR conditions occurring in less than 1.2% of observations. The low occurrence of low visibility events (fog at 0%, visibility below 3SM at 0.5%) suggests generally reliable visual approach opportunities.

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.