{ "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Airport", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "addressCountry": "Saint Vincent and the Grenadines", "addressLocality": "Bequia" }, "airlines": [ "SVG Air", "Mustique Airways", "Grenadine Air Alliance", "Private charter operators" ], "amenityFeature": [ { "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification", "name": "Domestic to Domestic Connection Time", "value": "30 minutes" }, { "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification", "name": "Domestic to International Connection Time", "value": "60 minutes" }, { "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification", "name": "International to Domestic Connection Time", "value": "60 minutes" }, { "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification", "name": "International to International Connection Time", "value": "75 minutes" }, { "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification", "name": "Interline Connection Time", "value": "90 minutes" } ], "city": "Bequia", "code": "BQU", "connection_tips": "Connecting to and from Bequia (BQU) primarily involves short regional hops from major Caribbean hubs. The most frequent connections are from Barbados (BGI) and St. Vincent (SVD), with flight times typically under 30 minutes. If you are arriving on an international long-haul flight at BGI, ensure you allow at least 2. 5 hours for immigration and a terminal transfer to the regional wing for your flight to Bequia.\n\nMost regional carriers in the Grenadines operate smaller aircraft like the Twin Otter or Britten-Norman Islander, so always verify the baggage weight limits with SVG Air or Mustique Airways in advance. Ground transportation on Bequia is well-organized and primarily consists of local taxis and pre-arranged hotel shuttles. Taxis are readily available at the terminal exit and provide a scenic 10-15 minute drive to the main town of Port Elizabeth. Many of the island's premier resorts, such as Bequia Beach Hotel or The Liming, offer complimentary airport pickups for their guests, so coordinate your arrival with your host.\n\nIf you are heading to your yacht in Admiralty Bay, a taxi can drop you directly at the ferry dock or one of the waterfront marinas. Be prepared with Eastern Caribbean Dollars (XCD) or US Dollars (USD) for taxi fares and local expenses, as credit card acceptance is limited outside the major hotels. Always verify your flight status, as regional schedules in the Grenadines can occasionally be adjusted based on weather conditions. A unique tip for travelers is to visit the Old Hegg Turtle Sanctuary, located a short taxi ride from the airport, if you have a morning arrival.", "country": "Saint Vincent and the Grenadines", "flag_url": "https://flagcdn.com/w320/vc.png", "flight_search_affiliate_link": "https://book.beatthatflight.com.au/?currency=XCD", "frequent_traveler_tip": [ "SVG Air and Mustique Airways handle most scheduled Bequia links.", "Bequia Beach Hotel and other major resorts often provide pre-arranged airport pickups.", "The 3,600-foot runway is specialized; expect spectacular low-altitude views during approach.", "Carry sufficient XCD or USD cash; there are no ATMs directly inside the small terminal building.", "Port Elizabeth is a 15-minute taxi ride away and is the hub for all yachting and dining services." ], "global_map_link": "https://www.google.com/maps?q=JF+Mitchell+Airport+Bequia", "google_maps_reviews": { "rating": 0.0, "recent_reviews": [], "total_reviews": 0 }, "hotel_affiliate_link": "https://book.beatthatflight.com.au/?currency=XCD", "iataCode": "BQU", "icao": "TVSB", "international": false, "last_modified": "June 2026", "last_updated": "2026-03-29", "latitude": 12.9814, "layover_planner_info": "Minimal terminal amenities. Visit Paget Farm (5 mins) or Port Elizabeth (15 mins) for local dining and waterfront views.", "longitude": -61.2611, "mct_domestic_to_domestic": 30, "mct_domestic_to_international": 60, "mct_interline": 90, "mct_international_to_domestic": 60, "mct_international_to_international": 75, "missed_connection_help": "Contact SVG Air or Mustique Airways at the terminal counter or your resort for alternative logistics.", "name": "J.F. Mitchell Airport", "region": "Caribbean", "related_airports": [ { "code": "SVD", "name": "Argyle International Airport" }, { "code": "BGI", "name": "Grantley Adams International Airport" }, { "code": "CIW", "name": "Canouan Airport" }, { "code": "CRU", "name": "Lauriston Airport" }, { "code": "MQS", "name": "Mustique Airport" } ], "terminal_info": "J.F. Mitchell Airport (BQU) is Bequia's small island airport, set near Paget Farm at the southern end of the Grenadine island. The runway is just over 3,600 feet long, which means the airport is built for short regional sectors, light turboprops, and charter flying rather than for jets or heavy traffic. Its importance is outsized compared with its scale because it gives Bequia a direct aviation link to nearby islands and hubs without requiring every traveler to connect first by ferry through Saint Vincent.\n\nThe terminal is correspondingly intimate. Passengers can expect a single low-rise building with check-in, waiting, and basic arrivals functions packed into a compact footprint. The experience is much closer to a Caribbean regional airstrip than to a full international terminal: short walks, quick processing, and a lot of dependence on local staff and pre-arranged onward transport. Any customs or immigration activity for regional international arrivals is handled in that same small-scale environment, which works because flights are few and aircraft are small.\n\nWhat makes BQU distinctive is the way the airport fits into Bequia's tourism and maritime culture. Many arriving passengers are heading to boutique hotels, villas, or yachts in Admiralty Bay, and the airport feels like part of that island arrival rather than a standalone transport complex. The building's role is mainly to move travelers efficiently from aircraft to taxi, hotel shuttle, or harbor transfer. It is functional, friendly, and scenic, but intentionally light on the facilities one would expect at a larger Caribbean gateway.", "terminal_map_url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/J._F._Mitchell_Airport" }