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Antigua's main gateway to the Caribbean and beyond.
Opened
1940
Location
Saint John's, Antigua and Barbuda
V. C. Bird International Airport is the principal airport of Antigua and Barbuda, located approximately 9 kilometres northeast of the capital, Saint John's. Named after the nation's founding father and first Prime Minister, Vere Cornwall Bird, it serves as the main hub for international travel to and from the twin-island state.
The airport handles a significant volume of leisure and business travelers, particularly from North America, the United Kingdom, and Europe, reflecting Antigua's popularity as a tourist destination. It also serves as a transit point for regional inter-island flights across the Eastern Caribbean.
The facility has undergone several upgrades over the years to expand capacity and improve passenger experience, including improvements to its terminal building, runway, and apron infrastructure.
Terminals
The airport operates a single passenger terminal building handling both international arrivals and departures.
Getting to & from
Ground transport to Saint John's and other parts of Antigua is available via taxis and rental cars, with no direct public bus or rail service to the terminal.
Airlines here
Major carriers serving the airport include British Airways, Virgin Atlantic, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, Caribbean Airlines, and LIAT (historically), among others.
Notable facts
- ›Named after Vere Cornwall Bird, Antigua and Barbuda's first Prime Minister.
- ›The runway is approximately 2,743 metres (9,000 feet) long, capable of handling wide-body aircraft.
- ›It is the busiest airport in the Leeward Islands subregion.
- ›The airport serves as a key transit hub for smaller Eastern Caribbean islands.
- ›LIAT, the regional carrier historically based in Antigua, used the airport as its main hub before its 2020 collapse.
This profile is provided for general information only. Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
