Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport

TUPJ / EIS

Beef Island, VG

Last Updated
May 14, 16:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 41 min ago
16:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
30°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 23°C
12 kt
110°
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1018 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR TUPJ 141600Z 11012KT 10SM SCT020 30/23 A3007 RMK Q1018 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

Weather Briefing

VFR

Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with scattered clouds at 2,000 feet and 10 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the east-southeast (110°) at 12 knots. Runway 07/25 is favored with a 9-knot headwind and 8-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 10 SM. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: scattered at 2,000 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 30°C (86°F) with a dewpoint of 23°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 24 hours. The forecast shows a transition between VFR and IFR conditions. Pilots should monitor the forecast closely and have an alternate airport plan. Expected weather includes: Showers Rain. There is a 40% probability of IFR conditions with Showers Rain between 06:00Z and 12:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight. The forecast indicates conditions may deteriorate. Ensure you have fuel reserves and a viable alternate airport.

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
1018 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (15 ft)
Pressure Alt
-128 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,676 ft
ISA Deviation: +15.0°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF TUPJ 141100Z 1412/1512 12011KT 9999 SCT020 PROB40 TEMPO 1506/1512 SHRA BKN014
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
16:40Z BASE
+0h
VFR 120° 11 kt
Visibility: 10+ km

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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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°
9.2 kt 7.7 kt
40° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - TUPJ

3,938 observations | Sep 2025 - May 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
78.2%
MVFR
21.4%
IFR
0.4%
LIFR
0%

Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 78.2% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 0.4% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 8 knots, with gusts recorded up to 115 knots. Temperatures typically range between 17°C and 39°C with an average of 27.5°C. The best months for VFR flying are December, January, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: E (90°)
Average Speed: 8 kt
Maximum Recorded: 115 kt
Calm Winds: 2.4%
Direction Distribution:
E
58.3%
N
5%
S
4.3%
W
0.3%
NE
16.3%
NW
0.7%
SE
11.6%
SW
1.1%

Temperature Range

Average: 27.5°C
Range: 17°C to 39°C
17°C 39°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 3,938 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - May 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

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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.