Henry E Rohlsen Airport

TISX / STX

Christiansted, VI

Last Updated
Jul 4, 17:53Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 42 min ago
17:53Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
31°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 24°C
12 kt
100° G18 kt
9 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1018 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR TISX 041753Z 10012G18KT 9SM FEW021 SCT026 31/24 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP178 T03060239 10317 20283 58001 $

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 74 ft
FEW 2,100 ft AGL
SCT 2,600 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
2,100 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,174 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
2,600 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,674 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Henry E Rohlsen Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with scattered clouds at 2,600 feet and 9 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the east (100°) at 12 knots with gusts to 18 knots. Runway 10/28 is favored with a 12-knot headwind and 0-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 9 SM. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: few at 2,100 ft, scattered at 2,600 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 31°C (88°F) with a dewpoint of 24°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions. High temperatures at this elevation may result in significant density altitude effects. Pilots should calculate density altitude and adjust performance expectations accordingly.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 24 hours. Conditions are expected to remain VFR throughout the forecast period. Expected weather includes: Haze.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

QNH
1018 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1016 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (74 ft)
Pressure Alt
-69 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,869 ft
ISA Deviation: +16.1°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF TISX 041734Z 0418/0518 11016KT 6SM HZ FEW025 SCT050 FM042300 08010KT 6SM HZ FEW030 FM051200 08015G28KT 6SM HZ FEW030
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
18:35Z BASE
+0h
VFR 110° 16 kt
Visibility: 6SM
Haze
23:00Z FM042300
+5h
VFR 80° 10 kt
Visibility: 6SM
Haze

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
ISX
10 ✈️
28

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 10/28
Active: 10
10,004 ft 150 ft ASP 84°
12.0 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 - TISX

9,713 observations | Sep 2025 - Jul 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
90.7%
MVFR
8.4%
IFR
0.8%
LIFR
0.2%

Henry E Rohlsen Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 90.7% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 9.2 knots. The climate is relatively stable with temperatures averaging 26.8°C (range: 18°C to 33°C). The best months for VFR flying are November, July, December.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: E (90°)
Average Speed: 9.2 kt
Maximum Recorded: 25 kt
Calm Winds: 2.2%
Direction Distribution:
E
48.9%
N
10%
S
2.9%
W
0.2%
NE
20.3%
NW
0.4%
SE
14.6%
SW
0.5%

Temperature Range

Average: 26.8°C
Range: 18°C to 33°C
18°C 33°C

Visibility

Average: 9.8 SM
Below 3 SM: 0.4%
Fog Frequency: 0%

Best Months for VFR

November July December

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 10/28
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.4 kt

Statistics computed from 9,713 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jul 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Henry E Rohlsen Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: TISX
IATA Code: STX
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 74 ft MSL

Location

City: Christiansted
Country: VI
Latitude: 17.701413°
Longitude: -64.802608°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+4

Runway Information

Runway 10/28
Length: 10,004 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Henry E Rohlsen Airport

Overview

Henry E Rohlsen Airport serves Christiansted, located in the U.S. Virgin Islands. Situated at 74 feet mean sea level, this medium-sized airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for the St. Croix region, supporting both commercial and general aviation operations with its substantial 10,004-foot runway.

Flying Conditions

The airport experiences predominantly excellent visual flight conditions, with VFR conditions present 92.7% of the time. Wind patterns are consistently easterly at an average of 8.1 knots, with temperatures ranging from 18°C to 33°C and an average of 26.9°C. Visibility typically remains excellent at 9.8 statute miles, with minimal instances of reduced visibility.

Notable Features

Positioned at coordinates 17.701413, -64.802608, the airport features a single runway (10/28) constructed with asphalt surface. The location benefits from stable meteorological conditions, with calm wind periods occurring only 2.8% of the time. Seasonal variations are minimal, with October through December offering the most consistent VFR flying conditions.

Approach Considerations

Runway 10/28 demonstrates exceptional wind alignment, with favorable wind conditions present 100% of the time. The average crosswind is minimal at 3.5 knots, facilitating straightforward approach and landing scenarios. Pilots can expect consistently predictable approach conditions across most of the year.

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

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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.