Airport
J. F. Mitchell Airport (BQU)
J. F. Mitchell Airport is the main gateway to Bequia, serving Port Elizabeth and the surrounding Grenadines. Compare transfer options to Port Elizabeth, Belmont, Friendship Bay, and other destinations on the island.
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About J. F. Mitchell Airport
J. F. Mitchell Airport is the main airport serving Bequia, an island in the Grenadines. Opened in 1992 and named after former Prime Minister Sir James Mitchell, the airport links Bequia with domestic flights from St. Vincent and regional services from nearby islands such as Barbados and Saint Lucia.
Located near the southern end of Bequia, about 4 km from Port Elizabeth, the airport has a single asphalt runway and a compact single-story terminal that combines check-in, a departure lounge, baggage handling, and customs and immigration facilities.
Because of its short runway, the airport mainly handles light aircraft and turboprops, which keeps operations small and easy to navigate. Passengers arriving on regional flights pass through immigration and customs before reaching the public arrivals area.
The airport is a short taxi or rental-car ride from Port Elizabeth, where ferries connect Bequia to St. Vincent and onward destinations across the Grenadines. This makes it a convenient starting point for reaching beaches, hotels, villas and resorts around the island.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
J. F. Mitchell Airport operates a single passenger terminal serving domestic and regional flights. The single-story building combines check-in, departure waiting, arrivals, customs and immigration, and baggage handling in one compact terminal.
Ground Transportation Services to and from J. F. Mitchell Airport
Transfers
Book private transfers from J. F. Mitchell Airport to hotels, villas and guesthouses in Port Elizabeth, Belmont, Friendship Bay and other parts of Bequia.
Hourly Chauffeur
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Car Rental
Rent a car from J. F. Mitchell Airport for independent travel around Bequia and trips to beaches, villages and viewpoints across the island.
Bus & Group Transfers
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