Fly the Whale Aircraft Photo Credit: V.I. CONSORTIUM
ST. THOMAS — The Cyril E. King Airport temporarily closed its runway just before 5:00 p.m. today after a Fly the Whale aircraft became disabled upon landing. The incident caused disruptions to all inbound and outbound flights, prompting an emergency response to remove the aircraft from the runway.
According to airport officials, none of the six people onboard sustained injuries during the incident. While the cause of the aircraft’s disablement remains under investigation, authorities are working swiftly to restore normal airport operations.
The V.I. Port Authority has dispatched a response team to tow the aircraft off the runway. VIPA officials anticipated that the runway will be reopened by 6:00 p.m.
Travelers are encouraged to check with their airlines for updates on rescheduled flights as the situation unfolds.
