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Tortola West End Seaplane Base (TOV)

Tortola, British Virgin Islands · seaplane base · 18.450° -64.583° ·
Airport Information
IATA CodeTOV
ICAO Code
Typeseaplane base
NameTortola West End Seaplane Base
MunicipalityTortola
CountryBritish Virgin Islands
ContinentNA
Latitude18.450° N
Longitude-64.583° W
ElevationN/A
Climate ZoneTropical
Scheduled ServiceYes
Score0
Local TimeLoading...
Country & Timezone Info
CountryBritish Virgin Islands
ISO Code
RegionTortola
Continent CodeNA
IANA TimezoneUnknown
UTC Offset (Standard)N/A
DST OffsetN/A
Current Offset--

🌬 Best Time to Fly

Recommended: December – April
Dry season, avoids hurricane months (Jun–Nov)
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Dry: Dec–AprWet: May–Nov

✈ Airlines Serving TOV

AA — American AirlinesDL — Delta Air LinesUA — United AirlinesWN — Southwest AirlinesAS — Alaska AirlinesB6 — JetBlueAC — Air Canada

🌡 Climate — Tropical (18.4°N)

Jan
30°
22°
Feb
30°
22°
Mar
31°
22°
Apr
31°
23°
May
31°
23°
Jun
31°
23°
Jul
30°
22°
Aug
30°
22°
Sep
30°
22°
Oct
30°
22°
Nov
30°
22°
Dec
30°
22°
* Approximate average temperatures by month based on tropical latitude zone

✨ AI-Enhanced Insights

Tortola West End Seaplane Base (IATA: TOV) is a small seaplane facility serving Tortola in the British Virgin Islands. It provides convenient access to the West End and nearby ferry connections, with flights operating on the surrounding Caribbean waters. The base is used by scheduled and charter seaplane services, primarily linking Tortola with St. Thomas and other islands.

💡 Local Tip
Pack soft-sided bags and keep them light—seaplane weight-and-balance limits are strict, and excess luggage may be left behind or charged extra.
🚖 Getting There

Taxis and water taxis are the usual ways to reach the base; confirm pickup with your seaplane operator. The West End Ferry Terminal is nearby for connections to St. Thomas and other BVI islands. Allow extra time for baggage and dock transfers, as seaplane operations are weather-dependent.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the IATA code for Tortola West End Seaplane Base?
A: TOV.

Q: What type of airport is it?
A: It is a seaplane base, so arrivals and departures occur on water.

Q: Which city and country is it in?
A: Tortola, British Virgin Islands.

Q: Do I need to clear customs?
A: If arriving from outside the BVI, yes; check with your seaplane operator for clearance procedures.

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