Last Updated on May 22, 2026, 5:11 PM AST by Anthony Morris
Students of Tucker Clarke Primary School visited the Robert L. Bradshaw International Airport for an educational visit. The St Christopher Air and Sea Ports Authority led the students to the Air Traffic Control Tower and Meteorological Office.
The officials have shared several images from the visit which took place on Tuesday, May 19, 2026. The students from several schools across the island have recently visited the airport to learn about the workings of the place.
The aim of the visits is to inform the students how the airport functions and which depatrtments are responsible for running which part of the establishment. The Robert L Bradshaw Airport welcomes a remarkable number of flights in and out of the tourism season.
During the visit, students from Tucker Clarke Primary School learned about the important roles played by the Air Traffic Control Tower and Meteorological Office. According to the SCASPA, the departments are extremely crucial in supporting safe and efficient airport operations.
With the Trans Atlantic Hurricane just over a week from beginning, the Meteorological Office is a highly crucial department.
The officials said that the children from the primary school had the opportunity to learn about air traffic coordination. They also learned about other interesting activities like weather monitoring. The children were then given lessons on how aviation professionals work together to maintain safe skies.
Rasheed Moore and Vincere Benjamin of the Meteorological Office led the students for their tour. They were accompanied by Rayshawn Allen of the Air Traffic Control Tower.
All the stakeholders shared valuable knowledge and insights into their respective fields.
The visit provided students with meaningful exposure to the aviation industry while encouraging curiosity and inspiring future career possibilities.
St Christopher Air and Sea Ports Authority announced that they are committed to creating learning experiences that educate and empower the next generation.
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