Passenger terminalConfirm your airline and entrance before leaving
70 Lindbergh Bay, St. Thomas, VI 00802FAA rank #113 · Small hub
STTCharlotte Amalie
Cyril E. King
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The short answer
STT is a domestic U.S. trip with an extra inspection step. Three hours is not overkill—CBP, bag check, and TSA can stack up quickly.
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When should I be at STT?
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3 hours before departure
This is your airport arrival time—not the time to leave home. Airline check-in and bag-drop cutoffs still apply.
Security peakEarly mornings, weekends, holidays, and concentrated airline departure banks
Complete airport guide
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Security
What you’re walking into
Mainland-bound travelers clear additional U.S. Customs and Border Protection screening before TSA. Arrive three hours early.
Check live security wait times before leaving ↗TSA PreCheck● Yes
CLEAR● No
Global Entry● No
Mobile Passport● No
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Official parking
What it costs
Public parkingRate variesConfirm current schedule before arrival
03
Ground transportation
Don’t stand at the wrong curb
Use licensed taxis or authorized ground transportation from the arrivals area; standard ride-app coverage is limited.
Rental-car providers operate at or near the terminal; confirm whether an off-airport shuttle is required.
STT has one terminal; renovation work can alter passenger flow.
STT cell-phone waiting areaUse for attended waiting until your passenger is ready70 Lindbergh Bay, St. Thomas, VI 00802
No dedicated cell-phone lot is prominently advertised; use legal parking and avoid active loading curbs.
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Airport hotels
Sleep close. Leave the car
STT has no hotel inside or directly connected to the passenger terminal. Confirm shuttle hours before booking.
Inside or airport-connected
None at this airportPark-and-fly
Confirm terms before bookingEmerald Beach Resort
- Airport ride
- Airport shuttle availability and hours vary; confirm directly with the hotel for your travel dates
- Parking
- Trip parking is included only with an eligible park-and-fly package; verify the number of included days
Lindbergh Bay Hotel and Villas
- Airport ride
- Airport shuttle availability and hours vary; confirm directly with the hotel for your travel dates
- Parking
- Trip parking is included only with an eligible park-and-fly package; verify the number of included days
Windward Passage Hotel
- Airport ride
- Airport shuttle availability and hours vary; confirm directly with the hotel for your travel dates
- Parking
- Trip parking is included only with an eligible park-and-fly package; verify the number of included days
Hotel details use current source links. Confirm shuttle hours, parking terms, and package availability before booking.
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Airport essentials
Everything else worth knowing
Free Wi-Fi● Yes
USO lounge● No
Pet relief● Yes
EV chargingCharging availability can change; check the airport parking page before relying on an on-site charger.
SmokingSmoking and vaping are prohibited inside the passenger terminal.
OvernightThe terminal is not designed as overnight lodging; operating access follows the flight schedule.
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