STXUpdated October 23, 2026

Christiansted airport

Christiansted · Virgin Islands

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Christiansted airport (STX)
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STX · Overview
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31 °C · Mostly clear
Passengers 2025
527 thousand
From the city
10 km

About the airport

Christiansted airport (STX)
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Henry E. Rohlsen Airport (IATA: STX) is a public international airport serving the island of St. Croix in the United States Virgin Islands. It provides scheduled commercial service connecting the territory with mainland United States, San Juan, Puerto Rico, and various Caribbean destinations.

Official Website: viport.com

Phone: +1 (340) 778-1012

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Terminals

The airport features a single two-level passenger terminal building with 10 gates. The terminal does not operate 24 hours a day for passengers; it opens daily from 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM AST (the runway remains available 24 hours for flight operations and contingencies).

Annual Passenger Traffic (2025): 527,000 passengers.

Information Desks

Customer service and administrative offices of the Virgin Islands Port Authority (VIPA) are located within the public area of the terminal building.

Location

The airport is located in Estate Manning Bay, six miles (10 km) southwest of Christiansted on the south shore of St. Croix, United States Virgin Islands.

Airlines and terminals All commercial flights operate from the main passenger terminal. Check-in counters are located on the ground floor, partially occupying an open-air breezeway typical of Caribbean island… Full guide → Services and VIP lounges The terminal features essential amenities and services to assist travelers before flight departures. ATMs: Cash machines are available in the public pre-security area. Currency Exchange: There… Full guide → Hotels and overnight stay There are no on-site hotels or sleeping pods located on airport grounds, nor do local accommodations offer complimentary scheduled shuttles. Company House Hotel: Located in Christiansted,… Full guide → Frequently asked questions No. The passenger terminal opens daily between 6:00 AM and 11:00 PM AST and is closed overnight, meaning staying overnight inside the airport is not possible.… Full guide →

Getting to and from STX

The airport connects to Christiansted in approximately 15 to 20 minutes by road, and to Frederiksted to the west in a comparable time.

Official Taxis

Taxi services are coordinated by the St. Croix Taxi Cab Association. The taxi rank is situated right outside the arrivals exit. Fares are regulated by the VI Taxi Cab Commission; a standard trip to Christiansted costs around $20 to $30 USD per passenger depending on baggage count and specific destination. Fares should be agreed upon before departure.

Rates updated as of October 23, 2026.

Shuttles and Private Transfers

Several resorts and tour companies organize private passenger transfers. These must be booked and arranged in advance prior to travel.

Public Transit

There is no scheduled municipal public bus route serving the airport terminal directly. Local passenger vans run periodically along the exterior highway.

Rideshare Apps

Ridesharing platforms such as Uber and Lyft do not operate on the island of St. Croix.

Car rental

Car rental agency counters are located directly inside the terminal building. Vehicle pickups and drop-offs take place in the adjacent parking facility.

On-site Car Rental Agencies

  • Avis: terminal counter. Phone: +1 (340) 778-9365.
  • Budget: terminal counter. Phone: +1 (340) 778-9636.
  • Centerline Car Rentals: local island rental desk. Phone: +1 (340) 692-2525.
  • Hertz: terminal counter. Phone: +1 (340) 778-1402.

Driving Rules

Driving in the U.S. Virgin Islands is on the left-hand side of the road, commonly in vehicles configured with left-hand drive steering wheels.

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Parking

An open-air parking lot is situated directly opposite the main terminal building, within convenient walking distance of arrivals and departures.

Parking Facilities and Rates

  • Daily rate: $8 USD per day.
  • Monthly rate: $165 USD per month.
  • Lost ticket: $8 USD per cumulative day.

Important Considerations

Parking payments are processed at the attendant booth upon exiting the lot, accepting cash as well as major credit and debit cards.

Rates updated as of October 23, 2026.

Special assistance

Henry E. Rohlsen Airport provides barrier-free infrastructure and assistance for travelers with reduced mobility or special requirements.

Requesting Special Assistance

Passengers needing wheelchair assistance or escort services should notify their airline at least 48 hours prior to flight departure.

Infrastructure and Accessibility

The terminal features sidewalk access ramps, automatic entrance doors, and wheelchair-accessible restrooms. Additionally, the Virgin Islands Port Authority operates aircraft passenger lifts that facilitate boarding and deplaning directly onto the apron without walking up external stairs.

Travelers requesting dedicated support during TSA security screening can register beforehand with the TSA Cares program.

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