Spreading out across more than 133 square miles of land, the United States Virgin Islands, also known as the American Virgin Islands, offer a lot of wonderful vacation opportunities. Situated among the Leeward Islands of the Lesser Antilles, the islands are home to a little over 100,000 people but attract many more each and every year. If you're planning a trip to the United States Virgin Islands, you'll have a choice between Saint Croix, Saint John, or Saint Thomas. Only Saint Thomas and Saint Croix have their own international airports, and Saint Thomas is one of the most popular islands to visit.

St Thomas Airport Code

St Thomas Airport Code

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St Thomas houses around half of the entire population of the Virgin Islands and stretches out to cover around 32 square miles of land. Originally a Danish colony, St Thomas is home to some world class resorts, beaches, and historic sites. Some of the best things to do and places to visit at St Thomas include Magens Bay, Coral World Ocean Park, and Blackbeard's Castle, and if you're planning a trip to St Thomas, the best way to travel is to fly in to the island's airport: Cyril E. King International Airport. The St Thomas airport code for Cyril E. King International Airport is STT.

What is the St Thomas Airport Code?

Cyril E. King International Airport is the main airport for the island of St Thomas and one of the two major international airports for the United States Virgin Islands. The airport is located on the island of St Thomas, just a couple of miles away from the key business area of Charlotte Amalie. This airport is used to serve all of St Thomas and also the neighboring island of St John, as well as being one of the main airports used by those traveling to the Virgin Islands and Lesser Antilles in general. The airport code for Cyril E. King International Airport is STT.

St Thomas Airport Code STT Contact Information

The address for airport code STT (Cyril E. King International Airport) is Airport Rd, Charlotte Amalie West, St Thomas 00802, USVI. If you need to get in touch with the airport for some general airport information or flight schedules, STT can be contacted via the following phone number: +1 340 774 5100.

History of St Thomas Airport Code STT

History of St Thomas Airport Code STT

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The history of Cyril E. King International Airport goes back to the 1940s and the Second World War. During this time of global conflict, the United States military worked to build and develop various airports and airfields all around various Caribbean regions and islands. Various airports all around the Caribbean were used by the military to defend the area from any possible attacks of invasion. Cyril E. King Airport was one example, with this airport being used to house some P-40 Warhawk fighter planes. Once the war ended, commercial airlines and flights began to operate from STT airport.

Many major airlines have operated at STT airport over the years and the airport has even played host to some very important guests when Air Force One and Air Force Two arrived carrying the likes of Bill Clinton and Al Gore. Until 1984, this particular airport was known as Harry S Truman Airport in honor of the 33rd President of the United States, but the name was eventually changed to Cyril E. King International Airport in order to honor Cyril Emanuel King, who served as the second elected govern of the United States Virgin Islands from 1975-78.

Statistics for St Thomas Airport Code STT

Statistics for St Thomas Airport Code STT

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Cyril E. King International Airport is the primary airport for St Thomas and St John and is generally seen as the main airport to use if you plan on visiting the United States Virgin Islands. The airport features one long runway measuring up at 7,000 feet in length and a single terminal building with 11 separate gates. Around one and a half million passengers pass through STT airport each and every year, and this airport is unique in that citizens of the United States don't need to show passports to visit the Virgin Islands but do still need to pass through Customs and Border Protection before being allowed to board any planes.

Various airlines operate at Cyril E. King Airport to many destinations all around the Caribbean and the United States. Some examples of airlines flying in and out of STT airport are American Airlines, Air Sunshine, Delta Air Lines, Spirit Airlines, and United Airlines. Some airlines only run seasonal routes to this particular airport. The top destinations to and from STT airport are Miami, Florida; San Juan, Puerto Rico; Atlanta, Georgia; Christiansted, St Croix; and Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

Hotels at St Thomas Airport Code STT

Hotels at St Thomas Airport Code STT

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There are no hotels at Cyril E. King Airport but St Thomas is only a small island that is very easy to get around with taxis and transfers. There are several good hotels and resorts close by to STT airport, many of which even provide free shuttles direct to the terminal building for all guests at any time of day or night. Read on for contact details and names of the best hotels near St Thomas Airport.

- Emerald Beach Resort - 8070 Lindberg Bay, St Thomas, VI 00802, Phone: 800-233-4936

- Windward Passage Hotel & Casino - Veterans Drive Charlotte Amali, St Thomas 00804, Phone: 340-774-5200

- Lindbergh Bay Hotel and Villas - 8075 Lindbergh Bay, Saint Thomas, VI 00802, Phone: 340-774-2525

- Sunset Gardens Guesthouse - 8305 Contant, St Thomas 00802, Phone: 340-227-4429

- Starz Hotel - Charlotte Amalie West, St Thomas 00802, Phone: 340-777-7767

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