V. C. Bird International Airport Overview
Airport Code
ANU
Full Airport Name
V. C. Bird International Airport
Address
V C Bird International Airport, PO Box 1051, St John’s, Antigua
Country Code
1
Telephone
268 462 0358
Fax
268 462 0642
E-mail
vcbia@candw.he
Website
None
Number of Terminals
1
Time Zone
GMT - 4
Location
The airport is located 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 include Avis, Capital Rentals & Tours, Carters, Dion’s, Dollar, Jacobs, Jonas, Oakland, Richard’s, Slane’ Supreme, Stead’s and Thrifty.
Public Transport
There is no public transport to/from the airport. Air: Carib Aviation (tel: 268 462 3147) run services to Monserrat, Nevis, St Kitts and other destinations in the Caribbean. Subsidiary companies of LIAT (tel: 268 480 5600) run flights within the Leeward Islands, with desks in Arrivals. Road: Taxi: Taxis are available for hire on a fixed-fare basis to St John’s (journey time: 10-15 minutes) and local hotels.
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. Eating and drinking: There is a restaurant and a bar. Shopping: There are shops, including duty-free shopping. Luggage: A porter service is available; tipping is expected. Other facilities: None.
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: 268 462 3100 or 462 2756; fax: 268 462 4012), 3km (2 miles) away, with Internet access, fax facilities and a meeting room.
Facilities for Disabled Travelers
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: 268 462 8690) is located just outside the airport gates. Nearby hotels include the Beachcomber Hotel (tel: 268 462 3100), Galley Bay Antigua (tel: 268 462 5600), Hawksbill Beach Resort Antigua (tel: 268 462 0301), Jolly Harbour Beach Resort (tel: 268 462 7771), Rex Blue Heron Hotel (tel: 268 462 8564), Royal Antiguan Resort (tel: 268 462 3733), St James Club (tel: 268 460 5000) and the Sandals Antigua Resort & Spa (tel: 268 462 0267).
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