V.C. Bird International Airport
Antigua's international airport serving St John's and the island, not Newfoundland.
Search aircraft on LineaumV.C. Bird International Airport serves Antigua and is identified as TAPA in Eastern Caribbean aeronautical information. A current AIP supplement requires private and corporate aircraft to use Signature Flight Support as the approved FBO; self-handling is not permitted for these operations.
The current supplement also amends declared runway distances and records taxiway limitations. Operators should check the latest AIP amendments and NOTAMs, then confirm handling and aircraft-specific performance for the movement.
- Distance
- Approximately 5 miles northeast of St John's
- Runway
- 2,938m / 46m wide; current declared distances differ by direction
- Operating
- Check current Eastern Caribbean AIP and airport information for operating hours.
- Fuel
- Confirm availability with Signature Flight Support
- Customs
- Confirm customs and immigration arrangements with the approved FBO and airport authority.
- FBOs
- 1 listed
Private aviation suitability
The Eastern Caribbean AIP and airport authority identify TAPA as V.C. Bird International Airport. Private and corporate aircraft are required to use an approved FBO.
- Antigua island arrivals
- St John's and resort itineraries
Key operational facts
Airport access and operating details should be confirmed for the aircraft and requested date.
- Runway summary
- 2,938m / 46m wide; current declared distances differ by direction
- Published hours
- Check current Eastern Caribbean AIP and airport information for operating hours.
- Fuel
- Confirm availability with Signature Flight Support
- Customs
- Confirm customs and immigration arrangements with the approved FBO and airport authority.
- ICAO
- TAPA
- IATA
- ANU
- Facility type
- airport
Runway information
Runway dimensions are one part of an aircraft performance assessment; weather, weight, temperature, runway condition and operator approvals also matter.
- Identifier
- 07/25
- Length
- 2,938m
- Width
- 46m
- Surface
- Asphalt
Slots, PPR and operating context
Coordination requirements can vary by movement, season and airport procedure.
- Slots
- An approved FBO is mandatory for private/corporate flights. Taxiway A is daylight-only and has stated aircraft weight and wingspan limits.
- Other constraints
- Current AIP Supplement amends declared distances; taxiway A has daylight/weight/wingspan limitations. Check live supplements and NOTAMs.
FBO and handling
The providers listed here are identified in airport or authority information; confirm current availability and services for the movement.
Signature Flight Support
- Approved corporate/private aircraft FBO
- Handling required for private and corporate flights
Aircraft suitability
Aircraft selection remains subject to performance calculations, passenger and baggage requirements, weather, runway condition and operator approval.
- Aircraft cleared by the authority and handled by the approved private-aviation FBO
Do not infer aircraft acceptance from runway length. The current AIP, declared distances, taxiway restrictions, handling and operator calculations govern.
Access to St John's
Ground transfer times are approximate and traffic-dependent.
- Distance
- Approximately 5 miles northeast of St John's
- Planning note
- Resorts and marinas are spread around Antigua; use the final address to plan transfer time.
Destination served
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Frequently asked questions: ANU
Which airport is TAPA?
TAPA is V.C. Bird International Airport on Antigua, serving St John's, Antigua and Barbuda.
Is TAPA St John's Airport in Newfoundland?
No. It is V.C. Bird International Airport on Antigua; its IATA code is ANU.
Can a private flight self-handle at V.C. Bird?
The current Eastern Caribbean AIP supplement says private and corporate aircraft must use the approved FBO; self-handling is not permitted for those operations.
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