Beef Island
Island Small Caribbean island serving Tortola airstrip and marina
Beef Island is a small island in the British Virgin Islands that hosts the territory’s main international airport. The island functions principally as an air-transport hub for the BVI.
The island contains airport facilities and a small cluster of local roads and settlements; visitors pass through Beef Island when arriving by air and then continue by road across the bridge to Tortola. There are limited tourist facilities on Beef Island itself.
Beef Island developed around the airstrip and transport role for the British Virgin Islands; the airport has been modernized and renamed Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport to serve regional and international connections.
Beef Island lies to the east of Tortola in the British Virgin Islands and is connected to Tortola by a short bridge, situating it immediately adjacent to the territory’s main population and transport corridors.
- Bridge link: A short vehicular bridge links Beef Island to neighbouring Tortola, providing the main road access to the airport and island settlements.
What to See #
- Airport: Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport (IATA: EIS) is located on Beef Island and serves the British Virgin Islands with regional flights and charters.
How to Get to Beef Island #
Air travel arrives at Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport (on Beef Island); ferries and charter boats connect the island to other parts of the British Virgin Islands. Local taxis provide the primary onward transport.
Tips for Visiting Beef Island #
- If flying in, coordinate with Beef Island (Terrance B. Lettsome International) flights that land on the island's airstrip - taxis connect the airport to local ferries.
- Bring local cash for small services; while the island has tourist infrastructure, some smaller vendors prefer cash.
- Explore by bicycle or on foot where possible to enjoy the quieter north shore beaches away from the main ferry hubs.
Best Time to Visit Beef Island #
Best visited in the dry season for the most reliable boat and air connections; the island's beaches and snorkeling are most pleasant then.
Weather & Climate near Beef Island #
Tropical climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 22°C to 32°C. Abundant rainfall (1117 mm/year), wettest in November.
January
January is warm with highs of 28°C and lows of 22°C. Moderate rainfall (62 mm).
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February
February is warm with highs of 28°C and lows of 22°C. Moderate rainfall (46 mm).
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March
March is warm with highs of 29°C and lows of 22°C. Moderate rainfall (55 mm).
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April
April is warm with highs of 29°C and lows of 22°C. Moderate rainfall (77 mm).
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May
May is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 23°C. Significant rainfall (118 mm).
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June
June is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 24°C. Moderate rainfall (65 mm).
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July
July is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 24°C. Moderate rainfall (74 mm).
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August
August is the hottest month with highs of 31°C and lows of 25°C. Significant rainfall (110 mm).
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September
September is warm with highs of 32°C and lows of 24°C. Significant rainfall (133 mm).
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October
October is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 24°C. Significant rainfall (131 mm).
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November
November is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 23°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (138 mm).
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December
December is warm with highs of 29°C and lows of 22°C. Significant rainfall (108 mm).
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