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V. C. Bird International Airport

Antigua, AG

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V. C. Bird International Airport

St. John's, Antigua and Barbuda · North America

Antigua gateway with one Priority Pass lounge (Executive Lounge Gate 1, 11:00–18:00, 4.0) featuring an outdoor deck. Strong daytime product; evening long-hauls often miss PP hours. Walk-in officially USD 65 / 3h.

Airportist Score

6.8/ 10

Solid

Ease of use7.0
Comfort & amenities6.8
Food & retail6.4
Ground access6.8
Reliability7.0
Lounges6.6

How the score works

An editorial 0–10 score. The overall is exactly the weighted sum of six traveler categories — not a Google rating and not a poll.

25%Ease of use — Wayfinding, security wait, and layout.
20%Comfort & amenities — Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.
15%Food & retail — Food and retail quality and variety.
15%Ground access — Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.
15%Reliability — Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.
10%Lounges — Worth-it density and access quality.

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ANUTAPANormal

V. C. Bird International Airport

St. John's, Antigua and Barbuda · North America

Antigua gateway with one Priority Pass lounge (Executive Lounge Gate 1, 11:00–18:00, 4.0) featuring an outdoor deck. Strong daytime product; evening long-hauls often miss PP hours. Walk-in officially USD 65 / 3h.

Airportist Score

6.8/ 10

Solid

Ease of use7.0
Comfort & amenities6.8
Food & retail6.4
Ground access6.8
Reliability7.0
Lounges6.6

How the score works

An editorial 0–10 score. The overall is exactly the weighted sum of six traveler categories — not a Google rating and not a poll.

25%Ease of use — Wayfinding, security wait, and layout.
20%Comfort & amenities — Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.
15%Food & retail — Food and retail quality and variety.
15%Ground access — Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.
15%Reliability — Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.
10%Lounges — Worth-it density and access quality.

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Lounge
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Terminals
Main Terminal

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Lounge hours

Executive Lounge PP 11:00–18:00 only

Closes mid-afternoon on PP listing; closed 25 Dec; max stay 3h.

Official notes closing may vary — trust Priority Pass app on the day.

Find it

Gate 1 / 1st Floor after security

After security turn left; outdoor deck with runway/water views (official).

International and Domestic passenger types on PP.

Drink limit

One complimentary local beer or wine

Premium alcohol and massage chairs require extra payment.

Walk-in officially USD 65 / 3h when capacity allows.

Caribbean gateway

Osbourn — confirm live taxi USD

Official vcbia.com Pavilion Dr; Players/Big Banana/Global Explorers airside.

No invented fare grids or MCT.

Live conditions

Right now at ANU

Security waits and operational status from official feeds, where the airport publishes them.

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Who this airport works for

Best for

Daytime Priority Pass holders
Walk-in guests seeking the deck
Eastern Caribbean connectors

Watch out for

PP lounge closes 18:00 on listing — evening flights uncovered
One complimentary alcohol drink only
Premium drinks and massage chairs paid extras
Closed 25 Dec on PP
No published MCT
Confirm live taxi USD

Airportist Score

Why this score

Overall is the published weighted sum of six categories. No holistic fudge on top.

Ease of use · 25%

Wayfinding, security wait, and layout.

7.0

Comfort & amenities · 20%

Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.

6.8

Food & retail · 15%

Food and retail quality and variety.

6.4

Ground access · 15%

Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.

6.8

Reliability · 15%

Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.

7.0

Lounges · 10%

Worth-it density and access quality.

6.6

Key stats

Editorial reference figures, not live readings.

Terminals

Main Terminal

Guide quick facts

From the editorial guide for ANU.

Updated Sep 19, 2026

IATA ANU / ICAO TAPA — V. C. Bird International, Antigua & Barbuda
Priority Pass: Executive Lounge Gate 1, 11:00–18:00 (4.0 / 1,000+); closed 25 Dec
Max stay 3h; 1 complimentary local beer/wine; premium drinks/massage paid
Official walk-in USD 65 / 3h; outdoor deck (official)
Region North America (peer MBJ / BGI)
No official MCT / security wait minutes — omitted

2 official sources

https://vcbia.com/
https://vcbia.com/executive-lounge/

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Each section answers one trip question in depth.

Getting There
1 ways into the city, compared on time, cost, and luggage.
Cheapest: Taxi / hotel transfer
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Lounges
1 lounge with access rules, hours, and verdicts.
Executive Lounge
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Traveler Tips
Before 11:00 or after 18:00? No PP lounge on the listing — plan gate seating (official closing may vary; trust PP app).
6 tips & hacks
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Amenities
4 rated amenities — food, Wi-Fi, quiet spots, family, and sleep.
Executive Lounge (PP)Outdoor lounge deck
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Water
No authoritative fountain map or official bottle price list → empty water_options.
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Reviews
Editorial and traveler reviews — what people actually complain about.
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☀️29°C / 84°F

Security wait times

Current security wait information is not available for this airport. Check the airport's official website or app before travel.

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Operational status

Normal operations

No Flighty-reported operational issues for this airport.

Status update: 17:09 AST

Source: Flighty Airports

Status response Sep 21, 21:09 UTC · Confirm live conditions with official sources before travel.