Why go
- Island in the British Virgin Islands.
- Served by Virgin Gorda Airport (VIJ).
History
Beef Island is an island in the British Virgin Islands. It is located to the east of Tortola, and the two islands are connected by the Queen Elizabeth Bridge. Beef Island is the site of the Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport, the main commercial airport that serves Tortola and the rest of the British Virgin Islands.
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 7 airlines, 5 direct destinations
- TUR Avrupa Hava Yolları YI (CNT) · 4 routes: Charlestown, Dominica, Philipsburg, St. Thomas
- BVI Airways XV (J32) · 2 routes: Dominica, Philipsburg
- Cape Air 9K (CNA) · 2 routes: San Juan, St. Thomas
- American Airlines AA (Saab 340) · 1 route: San Juan
- Leeward Islands Air Transport LI (ATR 72, Dash 8-300, AT4) · 1 route: Philipsburg
- Seaborne Airlines BB (Saab 340) · 1 route: San Juan
- Windward Islands Airways WM (DHT) · 1 route: Philipsburg
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 4 airlines, 2 direct destinations
- American Airlines AA (DHT) · 1 route: San Juan
- Cape Air 9K (BNI) · 1 route: San Juan
- Seaborne Airlines BB (DHT) · 1 route: San Juan
- TUR Avrupa Hava Yolları YI (CNT) · 1 route: St. Thomas
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Getting there by ferry
Where things are
Photographs
credit: Wikipedia / Wikimedia Commons · See source page
When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Virgin Gorda Airport (VIJ). Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: VIJ has direct flights to 2 destinations on 4 airlines (incl. San Juan, St. Thomas). By water: 2 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Road Town Ferry Terminal, 10 km); routes include Trellis Bay, Beef Island - The Last Resort, Bellamy Cay, Road Town, Tortola - Spanish Town, Virgin Gorda, Trellis Bay, Beef Island - Marina Cay.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Beef Island. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.