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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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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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Taxi / hotel transfer
confirm live USD · short to St. John's area (confirm live)
Lounge
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Terminals
Main Terminal

The lounge at ANU
ANU security wait times

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Most important tips

Know before you go

A compact traveler cheat sheet for timing, terminals, food, and disruption checks.

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.

Honest verdict

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/

Full guide

Explore the ANU guide

Each section answers one trip question in depth.

Map
V. C. Bird International Airport and the Saint John's city center
City center
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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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V. C. Bird International Airport and the Saint John's city center

This airport ANU
City center Saint John's

Terminal navigation guide

Terminal-change and gate-area notes pulled from the markdown guide.

From Terminals & Navigation

Main terminal; lounge is airside Gate 1 after security (left / 1st floor).

Ground transport guide

City-transfer, rideshare, train, and parking guidance from the markdown guide.

From Ground Transport & Parking

Official address Pavilion Dr, Osbourn. Confirm live taxi/hotel transfer USD — no invented grids.

Ride to Saint John's

Pickup at ANU. Where the app supports it, dropoff is set to Saint John's city center for a live price.

To city center

Saint John's

~4.5 km

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Fixed-price transfers

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Taxi / hotel transfer

Official curb / hotel pickup — confirm live USD pricing.

Time to city

short to St. John's area (confirm live)

Cost

confirm live USD

Tip: No official zone fare table fetched — omit invented grids.

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Depends

Executive Lounge

Main Terminalairside

4.0 Gate 1 Executive Lounge with outdoor deck — but PP hours only 11:00–18:00 and one complimentary drink; evening flights miss it.

Access: Priority Pass

Hours: Priority Pass: 11:00–18:00 daily; closed 25 Dec (max stay 3h). Official: opens 11:00; closing time may vary.

Amenities: Air conditioning · Alcoholic drinks (Standard) · Alcoholic drinks (Premium-brand) · Digital card accepted · Disabled access · Flight information · Massage chairs · Newspapers / magazines · Soft drinks · Televisions · Wi-Fi

Best for: Daytime PP holders on Gate 1-area departures · Walk-in guests when capacity allows (official USD 65 / 3h)

Full access guide

Lounge & amenity notes

Lounge, food, and quiet-spot picks pulled from the markdown guide.

From Lounges, Food & Amenities

Compact award-noted regional lounge; premium drinks and massage chairs are paid extras on PP.

good

Executive Lounge (PP)

Has Lounge

Gate 1; PP 11:00–18:00; 4.0 / 1,000+; outdoor deck.

other

good

Outdoor lounge deck

other

Official: runway and turquoise-water views from the lounge deck.

fair

Airside F&B (Players / Big Banana)

Food

Official directory: Players Gate 1; Big Banana Gate 4; Global Explorers after security.

fair

Walk-in lounge access

Has Lounge

Official: USD 65 / 3h; extra hour USD 20 subject to availability.

Editorial guide tricks

The markdown guide's highest-signal tactics before the data-backed tips below.

From Best Airport Tricks & Hacks

Before 11:00 or after 18:00? No PP lounge on the listing — plan gate seating (official closing may vary; trust PP app).
Outdoor deck? Strong differentiator when weather cooperates — arrive early in peak banks for seats.
Walk-in is officially priced — useful if PP visit limits are exhausted.

01

LoungeTraveler Tips & Hacks

Pin Gate 1 for Executive Lounge

Sole Priority Pass product at ANU.

After security turn left, 1st Floor. PP 11:00–18:00; max 3h; closed 25 Dec.

Upside

4.0 rating + outdoor deck.

Watch-out

Midday hours only on PP.

02

LoungeTraveler Tips & Hacks

USD 65 walk-in when PP limits exhausted

Paid alternative to membership networks.

Official vcbia.com Executive Lounge page; arrive early at peaks.

Upside

Official priced walk-in.

Watch-out

Capacity / seating limits.

03

TransportTraveler Tips & Hacks

Confirm taxi or hotel transfer live

Primary ground modes.

Pavilion Dr, Osbourn; +1 (268) 484 2300. Omit invented USD grids.

Upside

Clear official address.

Watch-out

No sourced fare grid.

Water & Hydration

Hydration notes pulled from the editorial guide.

From Water & Hydration

No authoritative fountain map or official bottle price list → empty water_options.

Entry requirements

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Disruptions

No current alerts on file

No editorial alerts are on file for this airport. We do not invent them.

Editorial file dated Sep 19, 2026. Typical delay percentages are omitted — they are not live news.

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