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Fact File
- Position: Eastern Caribbean
- Governor: His Excellency David Pearey
- Premier: The Honourable Ralph T O'Neal OBE
- Airport: Terrance B Lettsome International Airport, Beef Island Tel: 1 284 468 6494 or 284 468 3701 ext 6494/6441 Fax: + 1 284 468 6419
- There are also airports on Virgin Gorda and Anegada with flights from Beef Island
- Capital City: Road Town, Tortola
- Population: 27,000
- Language: English
- Currency: US Dollar
Director of Civil Aviation
Contact: Ms Margaret Wilson
Air Safety Support International
PMB 2109
PO Box 3252
Road Town
Tortola
BVI
Telephone: + 1 284 495 7139
Fax: + 1 284 495 7138
E-mail: enquiries@airsafety.aero
"White sand beaches, turquoise water and vibrant culture"
Gazetted Means of Compliance
These are the requirements notified by the Territory for ensuring that aviation legislation, such as the Air Navigation (Overseas Territories) Order, is complied with in an acceptable way. In most cases these will be the Overseas Territories Aviation Requirements (OTARs).
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British Virgin Islands
The British Virgin Islands are on the outer edge of the Caribbean, 60 miles east of Puerto Rico. There are over 40 islands and islets covering a total of 2,141 sq km of sea. Of these 40 islands just 16 are inhabited including, Tortola (33.8 sq kms), Anegada (24.1 sq kms), Virgin Gorda (12.88 sq kms) and Jost van Dyke (5.5 sq kms). Some of the islands are volcanic, with sand beaches, coral reefs and diverse flora and fauna.
History
The Islands were initially discovered by Christopher Columbus in 1493. They became British Territories in 1666. In 1872 the territories were incorporated into the British colony of the Leeward Islands. A separate Governor was appointed to the British Virgin Islands in 1960.
British Virgin Islands Today
The British Virgin Islands lovely climate and beautiful scenery attract thousands of tourists every year. The Islands are also a base for international finance.
Aeronautical Information Publications
Aeronautical information is published in the East Caribbean Aeronautical Information Publication.
Please contact:
Trinidad & Tobago Civil Aviation Authority
Piarco International NOTAM Office
PO Box 2163
National Mail Centre
Piarco
Republic of Trinidad and Tobago
Tel: + 1 868 669 4128
Fax: + 1 868 669 1716
AFTN: TTPPYNYX
E-mail: ttcaa@tstt.net.tt