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V. C. Bird International Airport
Here you'll find essential information on V. C. Bird International Airport, including contact details, airport transfer facts, details of airport facilities, and how to get there.
Full Airport Name
V. C. Bird International Airport
Address
PO Box 1051, St John’s, Antigua
Airport Code
ANU
Country Code
1 268
Telephone
462 0358
Website
None
Number of Terminals
1
Time Zone
GMT - 4
Location
The airport is situated 8km (5 miles) northeast of St John's.
Driving Directions
The airport is situated in the north of the island, a 10-minute drive from St John’s. It can be accessed via the Antigua Sugar Factory Road or the Old Parham Road followed by the Airport Road.
Car Parking
Long- and short-term parking is available in front of the terminal building.
Car Hire
Car hire companies represented at the airport include Avis, Dollar, Hertz, National and Thrifty, as well as several local operators.
Public Transport
Taxi: Taxis are available for hire on a fixed-fare basis to St John’s (journey time - 10-15 minutes) and local hotels.
Air: Carib Aviation (tel: 462 3147; www.candoo.com/carib/) run services to Monserrat, Nevis, St Kitts and other destinations in the Caribbean. Subsidiary companies of LIAT (tel: 480 5600; www.liatairline.com) run flights within the Leeward Islands, with desks in Arrivals.
Information and Help Desks
There is one information desk on the ground (public) side of the terminal.
Airport Facilities
Money and communications: A 24-hour ATM is available. There is also a post office and a bureau de change in the terminal.
Eating and drinking: There is a restaurant and a bar.
Shopping: There are several shops at the airport, including duty-free.
Luggage: A porter service is available; tipping is expected.
Other facilities: These include first aid, travel agencies and a VIP lounge.
Conference and Business Facilities
There are no business or conference facilities on the airport site; there is a VIP lounge at the airport, with newspapers, magazines, TV and restaurant service. The nearest provider is the Beachcomber Hotel (tel: 462 3100/2756), 3km (2 miles) away, with Internet access, fax facilities and a meeting room.
Facilities for Disabled Travellers
A lift, ramps and first aid are all provided at the airport and wheelchairs are available. Individual airlines can assist disabled passengers on request; passengers requiring wheelchairs and assistance should inform their airline prior to travel.
Hotels
The Amaryllis Hotel (tel: 462 8691; www.amaryllishotel.com) is located just outside the airport gates. Nearby hotels include the Beachcomber Hotel (tel: 462 3100), Galley Bay Antigua (tel: 462 5600; www.galleybayresort.com), Hawksbill Beach Resort Antigua (tel: 462 0301; www.rexresorts.com), Rex Blue Heron Hotel (tel: 462 8564; www.rexresorts.com), Grand Royal Antiguan Resort (tel: 462 3733; www.grandroyalantiguan.com), St James Club (tel: 460 5000; www.eliteislandresorts.com) and the Sandals Grande Antigua Resort & Spa (tel: 462 0267; www.sandals.com).
Current weather report - V. C. Bird International Airport
Weather
Max
Min
Today
42°F
6°C
27°F
-3°C
Sunday
39°F
4°C
32°F
0°C
Monday
41°F
5°C
28°F
-2°C
Tuesday
41°F
5°C
32°F
0°C
Wednesday
44°F
7°C
27°F
-3°C
Full Airport Name
Address
Airport Code
Country Code
Telephone
Website
Number of Terminals
Time Zone
Location
Driving Directions
Car Parking
Car Hire
Public Transport
Air: Carib Aviation (tel: 462 3147; www.candoo.com/carib/) run services to Monserrat, Nevis, St Kitts and other destinations in the Caribbean. Subsidiary companies of LIAT (tel: 480 5600; www.liatairline.com) run flights within the Leeward Islands, with desks in Arrivals.
Information and Help Desks
Airport Facilities
Eating and drinking: There is a restaurant and a bar.
Shopping: There are several shops at the airport, including duty-free.
Luggage: A porter service is available; tipping is expected.
Other facilities: These include first aid, travel agencies and a VIP lounge.
Conference and Business Facilities
Facilities for Disabled Travellers
Hotels
Current weather report - V. C. Bird International Airport
Weather |
Max |
Min |
|
| Today |
|
42°F 6°C |
27°F -3°C |
| Sunday |
|
39°F 4°C |
32°F 0°C |
| Monday |
|
41°F 5°C |
28°F -2°C |
| Tuesday |
|
41°F 5°C |
32°F 0°C |
| Wednesday |
|
44°F 7°C |
27°F -3°C |
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