V C Bird International Airport Guide (ANU)
Airport info
Code:
ANU
Number of terminals:
1
Dialling code:
+1 268
Timezone:
GMT -4:00
Address:
PO Box 1051, St John's, Antigua and Barbuda
Location:
The airport is situated 8km (5 miles) northeast of St John's.
Telephone:
462 0358.
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.
Airport news:
A new terminal building is currently under construction; it is expected to open in December 2013.
Information:
There is one information desk on the ground (public) side of the terminal.
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.
Public Transport
Public transport road:
Taxi: Taxis are available for hire on a fixed-fare basis to St John's (journey time - 10-15 minutes) and local hotels.
Public transport air:
Air: Carib Aviation (tel: 462 3147; ) run services to Monserrat, Nevis, St Kitts and other destinations in the Caribbean. Subsidiary companies of LIAT (tel: 480 5600; ) run flights within the Leeward Islands, with desks in Arrivals.
Terminal facilities
Money:
A 24-hour ATM is available. There is also a post office and a bureau de change in the terminal.
Food:
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.
Airport facilities
Conference and business:
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.
Disabled facilities:
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.
Car parking:
Long- and short-term parking is available in front of the terminal building.
Car rental:
Car hire companies represented at the airport include Avis, Dollar, Hertz, National and Thrifty, as well as several local operators.
Airport hotels
Beachcomber Hotel
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