Henry E Rohlsen Airport (TISX), U.S. Virgin Islands
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Henry E Rohlsen Airport, ICAO code TISX, serves Christiansted in the US Virgin Islands as a towered, public-use field with a single long asphalt runway. Cross-border business aviation traffic at TISX, as tracked by the FAA TFMSC, totaled 7,207 operations in 2025 out of 15,277 annual operations overall, placing it in Skystar's top operational tier. Onsite CBP inspection and a USDA compliance agreement support international arrivals directly at the field, roughly 83 nautical miles from the nearest major metro reference point.
Runways
Henry E Rohlsen Airport has one paved runway, 10/28, 10,002 ft long and 150 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Henry E Rohlsen Airport has Jet A1+ and 100LL available on the field. Fueling is available from 5am to 11pm, daily, and the airport has an operating control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Henry E Rohlsen Airport has US Customs and Border Protection clearance available onsite, with general clearance for international arrivals. A USDA compliance agreement is in place.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Henry E Rohlsen Airport recorded 7,207 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in September and October. Business aviation traffic at TISX is concentrated in the September through December period, with the lowest monthly volumes occurring from January through March.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month October, 749 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Henry E Rohlsen Airport averages 16.3 days above 90°F in August. August is the warmest month, with average highs of 89.5°F, and January the coldest, at 84.2°F.
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Henry E Rohlsen Airport has published operating constraints in five categories: access, runway notes, environmental, pavement strength and other notes.
Fuel is available from 0700 to 1900; at other times, prior permission is required with one hour of advance notice.
The approach to runway 28 is sometimes obscured by smoke from a landfill located east of the airport.
Pilots conducting enhanced flight vision system operations should be aware that LED approach lighting is in use on runway 10.
MALSR is activated on runway 10; runway 10/28 high-intensity runway lighting operates from 2300 to 0700, controlled via CTAF.
Birds and wildlife are present on and in the vicinity of the airport.
PCR VALUE: 1750/F/A/X/T
When the tower is closed, contact San Juan CERAP.
Airport surface conditions are unmonitored daily from 2300 to 0600 Atlantic Standard Time.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Henry E Rohlsen Airport has two airfields within 48 NM. The closest is Cyril E King (TIST), 39.41 NM north.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
Skystar at TISX
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Frequently asked questions
What customs services are available at TISX Henry E Rohlsen Airport?
Henry E Rohlsen Airport, ICAO code TISX, offers onsite CBP inspection services along with a USDA compliance agreement. This means arriving international flights can clear customs directly at the airport rather than diverting elsewhere. The airport is towered and attended daily from 0500 to 2300 local time, which aligns with the window operators should plan around for customs coordination. Dispatchers should still confirm current staffing and any advance notice requirements before scheduling an international arrival.
How long is the runway at TISX and what surface does it have?
TISX has a single runway, 10/28, measuring 10,002 feet long and 150 feet wide with an asphalt surface. This length places it among the longer runways in the region, capable of supporting a wide range of business and commercial aircraft. The pavement carries a PCR value of 1750/F / A/X / T, a figure operators should reference against their aircraft's pavement loading requirements. There is no secondary runway at Henry E Rohlsen Airport, so all traffic uses this single strip.
Is fuel available around the clock at Henry E Rohlsen Airport?
Fuel at Henry E Rohlsen Airport, ICAO TISX, is normally available from 0700 to 1900 local time. Outside those hours, fuel service requires prior permission with one hour of advance notice. The airport stocks both 100LL and Jet A1+ fuel types. Operators planning arrivals or departures outside the standard window should coordinate fuel needs ahead of time rather than assuming walk-up availability.
What operational hazards should pilots know about at TISX?
Henry E Rohlsen Airport, identified by ICAO code TISX, reports several recurring operational notes. Approaches to runway 28 are sometimes obscured by smoke from a landfill located east of the airport. Birds and wildlife are present on and in the vicinity of the airport, and airport surface conditions go unmonitored daily between 2300 and 0600 Atlantic Standard Time. Pilots conducting enhanced flight vision system operations should also be aware that LED approach lighting is in use on runway 10.
Does traffic at TISX vary by season?
Business aviation traffic at Henry E Rohlsen Airport, ICAO TISX, shows a clear seasonal pattern based on FAA TFMSC data for 2025. Monthly operations run lower in the January through March period, in the 460 to 520 range, and climb through the year to peak in September and October near 735 to 750 operations. November and December also stay elevated compared to the winter months. Dispatchers scheduling flights into TISX during the fall months should anticipate a busier operating environment than in early winter or spring.