Signature St. Thomas
Charlotte Amalie, ST
About Signature St. Thomas
Signature Flight Support operates at Cyril E. King Airport in St. Thomas, having acquired the former St. Thomas Jet Center in phases completed by 2019. The facility includes an executive terminal, an aircraft maintenance and storage hangar, and a fuel farm constructed as part of the original operation. It holds certification as a U.S. Customs and Immigration clearance and pre-clearance facility, one of the first such certifications in the Caribbean.
The FBO provides Jet A fueling, ground handling, and passenger services at St. Thomas, which serves as the primary commercial and private aviation hub for the U.S. Virgin Islands. The executive terminal offers a passenger lounge and coordination of ground transportation, rental cars through affiliated Jet Set Rental Cars, and concierge services for hotel, villa, and activity bookings across the island.
St. Thomas attracts private jet traffic year-round, with peak season running from December through April. The island's Magens Bay beach is consistently rated among the best in the Caribbean, and the Charlotte Amalie waterfront offers duty-free shopping, restaurants, and historic sites dating to the Danish colonial period. Many charter passengers use St. Thomas as a jumping-off point for yacht charters in the nearby British Virgin Islands or for day trips to St. John, which is 75 percent national parkland.
Signature's global network brings consistent fueling programs, handling standards, and loyalty benefits to the St. Thomas location. The associated Alliance Aviation division and Tri Island Energy fuel logistics operation ensure reliable fuel supply, which can be a concern at smaller Caribbean airports during peak demand periods. The airport operates with a single 7,000-foot runway at sea level.
Amenities and services
Operations at Cyril E. King Airport
Charlotte Amalie is about 3 miles east of the airport, roughly 10 to 15 minutes by taxi depending on traffic. The east end of the island, including Red Hook and the Ritz-Carlton at Great Bay, is 11 to 13 miles away and can take 30 to 45 minutes in peak traffic due to the winding, hilly terrain. Taxi rates on St. Thomas are set by the USVI government and are per-person for shared vans, not metered. Private car service is available through local operators and should be arranged in advance. The Red Hook ferry dock for St. John is about 11 miles from the airport. Water taxi service to nearby islands and superyacht anchorages is available from the Charlotte Amalie waterfront, roughly a 10-minute drive from the terminal.