---
iata: ANU
name: V. C. Bird International Airport
city: St. John's
country: Antigua and Barbuda
lastUpdated: '2026-09-19'
officialWebsite: 'https://vcbia.com/'
sources:
  - 'https://vcbia.com/'
  - 'https://vcbia.com/executive-lounge/'
  - >-
    https://www.prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/antigua-and-barbuda/v-c-bird-international/anu1-executive-lounge
quickFacts:
  - '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
bentoTips:
  - label: Lounge hours
    title: 'Executive Lounge PP 11:00–18:00 only'
    detail: Official notes closing may vary — trust Priority Pass app on the day.
    summary: Closes mid-afternoon on PP listing; closed 25 Dec; max stay 3h.
    category: timing
  - label: Find it
    title: Gate 1 / 1st Floor after security
    detail: International and Domestic passenger types on PP.
    summary: After security turn left; outdoor deck with runway/water views (official).
    category: terminal
  - label: Drink limit
    title: One complimentary local beer or wine
    detail: Walk-in officially USD 65 / 3h when capacity allows.
    summary: Premium alcohol and massage chairs require extra payment.
    category: food
  - label: Caribbean gateway
    title: Osbourn — confirm live taxi USD
    detail: No invented fare grids or MCT.
    summary: >-
      Official vcbia.com Pavilion Dr; Players/Big Banana/Global Explorers
      airside.
    category: status
lounges:
  - name: Executive Lounge
    zone: airside
    hours: 'Priority Pass: 11:00–18:00 daily; closed 25 Dec (max stay 3h)'
    access:
      - Priority Pass (intl+domestic; max 3h; 1 complimentary local beer/wine)
      - Walk-in USD 65 / 3h (official)
    bestFor:
      - Daytime PP holders near Gate 1
    summary: 4.0 Gate 1 room with outdoor deck — midday hours only -> depends.
    verdict: depends
    terminal: Main Terminal
    amenities:
      - Outdoor deck
      - Wi-Fi
      - Massage chairs (paid)
      - Flight information
waterOptions: []
airportistScore: 6.8
slug: anu
region: North America
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# V. C. Bird International Airport (ANU)
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**
Weighted sum of the six published categories (no holistic fudge).
- Ease of use (25%): 7.0 — Wayfinding, security wait, and layout.
- Comfort & amenities (20%): 6.8 — Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.
- Food & retail (15%): 6.4 — Food and retail quality and variety.
- Ground access (15%): 6.8 — Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.
- Reliability (15%): 7.0 — Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.
- Lounges (10%): 6.6 — Worth-it density and access quality.

## At a glance

- Passengers: undefined
- Terminals: Main Terminal
- Typical security: undefined min
- On-time: undefined%
- Disruption: normal

## 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

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