Everything you need to navigate St. Thomas: the official terminal map link, what airlines fly from each concourse, how to move between terminals, and gate-finding tips that save you backtracking. Verify your specific gate on your boarding pass — assignments change.

The STT airport authority publishes the most up-to-date map on its official website. Use the link below before you travel so you know the terminal layout and gate locations before you clear security.
Official map
St. Thomas official terminal map — airport authority website
St. Thomas interactive map — searchable by gate, airline, or amenity
Maps are updated when terminals are renovated or new concourses open. Terminal 5 at LAX, for example, has been closed since October 2025 for reconstruction — always confirm your terminal from your boarding pass rather than relying on a saved map.
Here is what each terminal or concourse at STT handles — which airlines fly from it, the gate range, and key amenities to know before you go.
Cyril E. King is a single terminal building on two levels: a 190,000-sq-ft ground floor with check-in counters, U.S. Customs/passport control (for arrivals), baggage claim, and rental car counters, and a 60,000-sq-ft upper floor holding the post-security Domestic Passenger Lounge, shops, and dining. Gates 1–9 in the main lounge handle the bulk of traffic — nonstop mainline service to the U.S. mainland (Miami, Atlanta, Charlotte, New York/Newark, Philadelphia, Washington-Dulles, Baltimore, Boston, Chicago, Houston seasonally) and to San Juan, Puerto Rico, on American, Delta, JetBlue, Southwest, United, Spirit and Frontier.
View Main Terminal — Domestic Passenger Lounge (Gates 1–9) map
A separate set of small departure lounges at the end of the building handles inter-island and regional service — Cape Air and Air Sunshine flights to St. Croix (STX) and to Tortola, British Virgin Islands (EIS), plus other Caribbean commuter routes flown on small turboprop aircraft. These gates board directly off the tarmac rather than via jet bridge.
No train, tram, or airside shuttle is needed or exists — the entire terminal is a single two-story building you can walk end to end in a few minutes. Everyone clears one central TSA checkpoint on the ground floor before climbing to the shared upper-floor lounge that feeds all 11 gates.
Timing tip
Always allow 15–30 minutes for any inter-terminal transfer at STT — wait times for people-movers, buses, or security re-screening add up faster than the physical distance suggests. Build the buffer into your Leave-By time, not your gate arrival time.
Because it is one small building, the biggest navigation risk isn't getting lost — it's the single, narrow security checkpoint, which the airport's own guides describe as 'small and not very spacious.' Arrive at least 2 hours before a domestic flight (3 hours if you're checking bags on a Saturday, the airport's busiest day) rather than worrying about wayfinding once inside.
A few habits that prevent last-minute sprints:
Experienced travellers at STT use a short checklist every time:
The official St. Thomas terminal map is on the airport authority website at https://www.viport.com/cekastt — an interactive version is also at https://stthomasairport.com/airport-map/. Maps are updated when new gates or concourses open; always verify your specific gate on your boarding pass.
No train, tram, or airside shuttle is needed or exists — the entire terminal is a single two-story building you can walk end to end in a few minutes. Everyone clears one central TSA checkpoint on the ground floor before climbing to the shared upper-floor lounge that feeds all 11 gates.
Because it is one small building, the biggest navigation risk isn't getting lost — it's the single, narrow security checkpoint, which the airport's own guides describe as 'small and not very spacious.' Arrive at least 2 hours before a domestic flight (3 hours if you're checking bags on a Saturday, the airport's busiest day) rather than worrying about wayfinding once inside. Your boarding pass shows the exact gate. Open your airline app about two hours before departure — gate assignments sometimes change after check-in closes. Look for departure boards throughout the terminal for real-time gate information.
Use the official interactive map at https://stthomasairport.com/airport-map/ before you arrive to familiarise yourself with the layout. Because it is one small building, the biggest navigation risk isn't getting lost — it's the single, narrow security checkpoint, which the airport's own guides describe as 'small and not very spacious.' Arrive at least 2 hours before a domestic flight (3 hours if you're checking bags on a Saturday, the airport's busiest day) rather than worrying about wayfinding once inside.
Main Terminal — Domestic Passenger Lounge (Gates 1–9): Cyril E. King is a single terminal building on two levels: a 190,000-sq-ft ground floor with check-in counters, U.S. Customs/passport control (for arrivals), baggage claim, and rental car counters, and a 60,000-sq-ft upper floor holding the post-security Domestic Passenger Lounge, shops, and dining. Gates 1–9 in the main lounge handle the bulk of traffic — nonstop mainline service to the U.S. mainland (Miami, Atlanta, Charlotte, New York/Newark, Philadelphia, Washington-Dulles, Baltimore, Boston, Chicago, Houston seasonally) and to San Juan, Puerto Rico, on American, Delta, JetBlue, Southwest, United, Spirit and Frontier. Commuter / Inter-Island Gates (Gates 10–11): A separate set of small departure lounges at the end of the building handles inter-island and regional service — Cape Air and Air Sunshine flights to St. Croix (STX) and to Tortola, British Virgin Islands (EIS), plus other Caribbean commuter routes flown on small turboprop aircraft. These gates board directly off the tarmac rather than via jet bridge.
Leave-By calculator
The TSA Wait Times Leave-By calculator folds the live STT security wait, your drive time, and terminal navigation into one exact time to leave home — so you reach your gate without guessing.
See also: Live STT TSA wait times · STT terminals guide · STT security tips