V.C. Bird International Airport
V. C. Bird International Airport is the main air gateway for Antigua & Barbuda, serving Osbourn and the wider island nation through a large, modern airport setting. Identified by the codes ANU and TAPA, it is the arrival point most visitors use for beach holidays, yacht charters, business trips, and inter-island connections. Its relatively low elevation of 62 feet above sea level reflects the flat coastal landscape around the airport, and the local time zone is America/Antigua, which is useful to keep in mind when planning transfers, hotel check-in, or onward flights.
About V.C. Bird International Airport
V. C. Bird International Airport is the main air gateway for Antigua & Barbuda, serving Osbourn and the wider island nation through a large, modern airport setting. Identified by the codes ANU and TAPA, it is the arrival point most visitors use for beach holidays, yacht charters, business trips, and inter-island connections. Its relatively low elevation of 62 feet above sea level reflects the flat coastal landscape around the airport, and the local time zone is America/Antigua, which is useful to keep in mind when planning transfers, hotel check-in, or onward flights.
Overview
V. C. Bird International Airport is the main air gateway for Antigua & Barbuda, serving Osbourn and the wider island nation through a large, modern airport setting. Identified by the codes ANU and TAPA, it is the arrival point most visitors use for beach holidays, yacht charters, business trips, and inter-island connections. Its relatively low elevation of 62 feet above sea level reflects the flat coastal landscape around the airport, and the local time zone is America/Antigua, which is useful to keep in mind when planning transfers, hotel check-in, or onward flights.
What travellers should know
- The airport has one main runway, 07/25, measuring 9,003 feet, which is long enough to handle substantial international traffic.
- The runway surface is asphalt and lighted, supporting operations in both daytime and nighttime conditions.
- As the country’s primary airport, it is the most practical starting point for reaching resorts, marinas, and towns across Antigua.
- Official airport information, updates, and passenger guidance can be found at https://vcbia.com.
Why it matters for your trip
For travellers, V. C. Bird International Airport is less about technical details and more about convenience: it is the key hub that links Antigua & Barbuda with major regional and long-haul routes while keeping arrivals close to the island’s main visitor areas. Knowing the airport’s correct codes can help when checking bookings or baggage tags, and understanding that there is a single, well-equipped runway gives a clear sense of its role as a dependable entry point for both leisure and practical travel planning.
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FAQ
V.C. Bird International Airport — frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the details travellers usually check first, from codes and locations to the practical basics that help with planning.
8 common questions
- V.C. Bird International Airport is located in Antigua, Antigua and Barbuda (North America), at coordinates 17.110°, -61.760°.
- Its IATA code is ANU and its ICAO code is TAPA.
- V.C. Bird International Airport serves Antigua, Antigua and Barbuda. When comparing fares, check whether other airports also serve the same area — prices and transfer times can differ between them.
- V.C. Bird International Airport operates on America/Antigua local time. Departure and arrival times on tickets are always shown in each airport's local time, so double-check the offset when planning connections or pick-ups.
- V.C. Bird International Airport sits at latitude 17.110° and longitude -61.760°. The map link in the details panel on this page opens the exact location for driving directions.
- Originfacts does not yet track scheduled routes from ANU. Use the flight search on this page to see live airline options for your travel dates.
- Route coverage for ANU is still being added to Originfacts. Run a search from ANU on the flight search page to see every destination airlines currently sell for your dates.
- Its address is Pavilion Drive, Osbourn, Antigua and Barbuda, the phone number is +1 268-484-2300. For flight-specific questions (delays, baggage, rebooking), contact the operating airline directly rather than the airport.