GRIDLOCK IN THE SKY: Disabled Private Plane Shuts Down STT
By JOHN McCARTHY / St. Croix Sun Staff Writer
The Breaking Brief: Runway Closure in St. Thomas
CHARLOTTE AMALIE – The Virgin Islands Port Authority has confirmed that the runway at Cyril E. King Airport (STT) in St. Thomas is currently closed as of 9:10 a.m.. The closure is due to a disabled private aircraft obstructing the airfield.
Anticipated Reopening: 11:30 a.m..
Operational Impact: All incoming and outgoing commercial and private flights are currently suspended.
Context: This incident comes just as the airport began its major overnight runway rehabilitation project on April 28
GRIDLOCK IN THE SKY: Disabled Private Plane Shuts Down St. Thomas Runway
Reopening Set for 11:30 AM