Henry E Rohlsen

STX · TISX · Christiansted, VI · Towered · Print kneeboard · Open on the map

Elevation
73 ft MSL
Longest runway
10,002 ft 10/28
Runway
1
Mag var
13W
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Weather

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Sun & FAA night2026-09-18 · night begins 06:41 PM
EventLocal (AST)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
05:46 AM09:46Z
Sunrise06:08 AM10:08Z
Sunset06:19 PM22:19Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
06:41 PM22:41Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
06:41 PM → 05:46 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
07:19 PM → 05:08 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 187°downwind 277°base 007°final 097°45° entry1028

RWY 10RIGHT trafficRP · charted

Heading
097° mag · 084° true
Dimensions
10,002 × 150 ft
TPA
1,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Asphalt
Lights
4-light PAPI (left) (3°) + MALSR
ILS
ILS · CAT I · LOC 109.5 (STX) · GS 3.00°
CTAF
118.6
More details — RWY 10
Threshold elev
73 ft
Markings
precision
Threshold crossing height
73 ft
TDZ elevation
73 ft
Declared TORA/TODA/ASDA/LDA
10,002 / 10,002 / 9,002 / 9,002 ft

Condition: Fair. Edge lights: High. Surface: Grooved. Weight bearing: Single wheel 100k, Double wheel 175k, Dual tandem 300k.

Pattern side: FAA NASR · TPA standard 1,000 ft AGL (not charted) · layout: FAA runway-end coordinates

ft · ≥1.5× comfortable, under 1.25× tight · saved across airports

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Comms & NavAids

Communication frequencies

Before taxi

“Saint Croix”
ATIS
135.65

Taxi & takeoff

“Saint Croix”
Ground — primary
121.7
Tower — primary
118.6

Also

CTAF
118.6
UNICOM
123.0
Flight service
128.65 LOW/HIGH
Emergency
121.5
By procedure & sector (3 frequencies)
FrequencyUsed by
239.3LCL/P
243.0EMERG
279.6EL YUNQUE RCAG (LOW/HIGH) · PICO DEL ESTE RCAG (LOW/HIGH)

Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).

Instrument landing systems

RWY 10
RunwayILS
RWY 10ILS · CAT I · LOC 109.5 (STX) · GS 3.00°

Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).

Nearby navigation aids

COY 108.20
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
COY · St Croix VOR/DME 108.20 · 19X Low r261° / 6.1 NM

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Charts & procedures

Airport
Approaches
Departures
Minimums

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Airport info

Airport information

FAA LID
TISX
Coordinates
17.7015, -64.8020
Elevation
73 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
13W
Sectional chart
PUERTO RICO-VIRGIN ISLANDS
Airport use
Public
Control tower
Yes
Tower hours
0700-2200
Airspace
Class D · CLASS D SVC 0700-2200; OTHER TIMES CLASS G
Weather station
ASOS · 135.65 · ☎ 340-778-8122
ARTCC
SAN JUAN (ZSU)
Flight service (FSS)
SAN JUAN · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
NOTAM facility
TISX
Attendance
ALL 0500-2300
Beacon
white-green (SS-SR)
Segmented circle
Yes
Wind indicator
lighted
FAR 139 class
I C
Landing fee
Yes
Activated
1948/09
Distance from city
6 SW

Night operations

Airport lighting
SEE RMK
Rotating beacon
white-green · SS-SR
Pilot-controlled lighting
ACTVT MALSR RWY 10: HIRL RWY 10/28 2300-0700 - CTAF. on 118.6Chart Supplement ↗

Runway lighting aids — 10: 4-light PAPI (left) + MALSR · 28: 4-light PAPI (left).

FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are under Sun & FAA night in the Weather section.

Services fuel · repairs · oxygen · attendance
Fuel available
100LL, Jet A-1 (additive)
Bottled oxygen
NONE
Bulk oxygen
NONE
Airframe service
NONE
Powerplant service
NONE
Parking
hangars
Other services
Avionics
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
VI PORT AUTHORITY
8074 LINDBERGH BAY, P.O. BOX 301707, ST THOMAS, VI
(340) 774-1629
Manager
JEROME SHERIDAN
P.O. BOX 1134, CHRISTIANSTED, ST CROIX, VI
340-714-6662
Remarks FAA · 8 notes

General

  • APCH TO RY 28 SMTMS OBSCD BY SMOKE FM LANDFILL LCTD E OF ARPT.
  • BIRDS & WILDLIFE ON & INVOF ARPT.
  • WHEN TWR CLSD CTC SAN JUAN CERAP AT 787-253-8664/8665
  • AP SFC COND UNMON DLY 2300 - 0600 AST.
  • PILOTS CONDUCTING EFVS OPS; BE AWARE LED ALS IN USE RWY 10.

Runways

  • PCR VALUE: 1750/F/A/X/T

Lighting

  • ACTVT MALSR RWY 10: HIRL RWY 10/28 2300-0700 - CTAF.

Fuel

  • FUEL AVBL 0700-1900, OTHER TIMES 1 HR PPR CALL 340-778-9177.

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About TISX

Henry E Rohlsen (STX · TISX) is an airport in Christiansted, VI, at 73 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 10,002 ft, with a control tower. This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for TISX, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does TISX have a control tower?

Yes. Henry E Rohlsen has an operating FAA control tower. See the Comms & NavAids section for tower and ground frequencies.

What is the longest runway at TISX?

Henry E Rohlsen has 1 runway; the longest is 10,002 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is TISX?

Henry E Rohlsen is in Christiansted, VI, at an elevation of 73 ft MSL. Coordinates: 17.7015, -64.8020.

More about TISX

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