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SkyCity is a special purpose company
for the transformative VIPA Airports P3 Project

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SkyCity is a special purpose company for the transformative VIPA Airports P3 Project
A WORLD-CLASS PARTNERSHIP TO MODERNIZE THE USVI’S AIRPORTS

We’re SkyCity.

SkyCity is delivering world-class airports through the redevelopments of the Henry E. Rohlsen Airport (HERA) in St. Croix and the Cyril E. King Airport (CEKA) in St. Thomas by combining global expertise with local partnerships.

A purpose-built Public-Private Partnership (P3) has been designed to foster collaboration between the Virgin Islands Port Authority, SkyCity, and project stakeholders at all stages of the redevelopments to ensure that both airports receive state-of-the-art upgrades that reflect the unique USVI culture and heritage.

Meet our tailor-made team

Our experienced team includes Aecon as the developer and lead constructor, Tikehau Star Infra as equity partner, local construction partner J. Benton Construction, and operations and maintenance partner Avports.

Project Sponsor

VIPA is an autonomous, self-sustaining government agency established in 1969 as the owner and manager of the United States Virgin Islands’ airports and seaports. It is a critical arm of the USVI’s economy that facilitates travel and commerce and fosters tourism and economic growth.

Development Lead, Contractor & Equity Partner

Aecon is a North American construction and infrastructure development company with global expertise. Aecon provides project development, financing, investment, management, and operations and maintenance services through its Concessions segment.

Local Contractor

With local roots dating back to 1990, St. Croix-based J. Benton Construction was founded in 2006 and is recognized as a leader in the Caribbean construction industry. J. Benton Construction provides a wide range of services with a commitment to quality, teamwork, professionalism, planning, execution and creating lasting relationships.

Equity Partner

Tikehau Star Infra, a subsidiary of Tikehau Capital, is a U.S. headquartered global alternative asset management group, and developer and manager of infrastructure assets in North America with an investor base that includes large institutional investors such as insurance companies and pension funds.

Airport Operator

Founded in 1927 as a division of Pan American Airways, Avports is the leader in the development, operation and investment of small and mid-sized airports and military bases coast to coast and was formerly known as Pan World Services. Avports invests in, develops, manages and operates a diverse range of airports.

About the Project

Redeveloping these two critical gateways will improve service levels and capacity, modernize amenities and passenger experience, and enhance the resiliency and sustainability of the airports while stimulating economic growth and providing travelers with a safe, comfortable, and pleasant experience.

News & Media

Read recent news releases, articles and updates on the project

VIports unveils SkyCity as special-purpose company for transformative airport redevelopment project in U.S. Virgin Islands

ST. THOMAS, U.S. Virgin Islands (September 26, 2024) – VIports Partners, selected by the Virgin Islands Port Authority (“VIPA”) to redevelop the Henry E. Rohlsen Airport in St. Croix and the Cyril E. King Airport in St. Thomas, unveiled SkyCity as the special-purpose company to lead the VIPA Airports Public-Private Partnership (“P3”) Project today.

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New HERA and CEKA Terminal Concepts Approved

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Notices & Events

This purpose-built Public-Private Partnership (P3) is designed to foster collaboration between the Virgin Islands Port Authority, SkyCity, and project stakeholders at all stages of the redevelopments to ensure that both airports receive state-of-the-art upgrades that reflect the unique USVI culture and heritage.

Join our Team

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. SkyCity is partnered with St. Croix-based J. Benton Construction and is proud to utilize a majority local workforce. We’re looking for exceptional candidates to join our team in construction, operations, maintenance, and functional service roles to help build and operate once-a-generation infrastructure for the USVI.

In the Community

SkyCity looks forward to delivering a lasting legacy for the USVI. We’re building a community benefits program to help drive future growth.

Working with us

SkyCity is pleased to work with local vendors to explore opportunities to provide services for passengers and airport operations.

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