Antigua and Barbuda
Antigua and Barbuda Overflight:
- No overflight permit is necessary.
- Flight plans should be submitted at least 2 hours before departure from the origin.
For Landing permits in Antigua and Barbuda:
- Complete the designated landing permit application form as provided by the civil aviation authorities of Antigua and Barbuda.
Airport in Anguilla
Geographical and Administrative Data Airport
Geographical Location: This is the main international airport serving Antigua and Barbuda, located on the island of Antigua.
V. C. Bird International Airport serves as a major gateway for air travel to and from the island.
Airport Communications:
(Vc Bird Clearance: 119.100 MHz, Vc Bird ATIS: 114.500 MHz, Vc Bird Ground: 121.900 MHz, Curacao Tower: 118.200 MHz)
- Airport Type : Civil
- Airport Hours : H24; Admin M-F 1200-2030Z
- Control Tower : 24 Hours
- IATA Airport Code : ANU
- ICAO Airport Code : TAPA
- Latitude: 17.1379° N
- Longitude: 61.7922° W
- Elevation : 60ft
- Customs : 24 Hours
- Immigration : 24 Hours
- Time : UTC-4.00
- Operating Hours : H24; Admin M-F 1200-2030Z
- Runway : 07/25 8980 x 148ft
Available Hotels
Visas for crew members are typically granted upon arrival via the general declaration (gendec), and they generally have a limited validity period, usually up to 72 hours.
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Hodges Bay Resort & Spa: (4.9km from V. C. Bird International Airport)
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Blue Waters Resort and Spa: (9.5km from V. C. Bird International Airport)
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Siboney Beach Club: (8.9km from V. C. Bird International Airport)
Ground Handling Services Offered by Airways Flight Support
- Management of Airline Diversions
- Emergency Medical Flights
- Chartered Cargo Operations
- Fuel Stop Services
- Delivery Flights for Aircraft Ferries
- Humanitarian Relief Operations
- Helicopter Transportation Services
- Passenger Flights under Part 91 & Part 135 Regulations
Airways Flight Support Services
Services
Inquiries from Flight Dispatchers
Typical inquiries from flight dispatchers regarding Overflight & Landing in Antigua and Barbuda.
Authority to Issue Antigua and Barbuda Overflight & Landing Permits
- Antigua and Barbuda Civil Aviation Authority
- Mailing Address: Civil Aviation Authority of Antigua and Barbuda, Antigua and Barbuda.
FIR's In Antigua and Barbuda Airspace
The Flight Information Region (FIR) that covers Antigua and Barbuda is the San Juan FIR.
The ICAO code for the San Juan FIR is “TJSJ.”
Permits are available in listed categories
- Charter and Private Operator Services
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Overflight Permits
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Cargo Flight Overfly Permits
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Commercial Airlines
- Commercial Airlines
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Monthly Block Permits
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Seasonal Block Overflight Permits
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Overfly Country Navigation Settlement
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Business Jets and Airliners Services
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Landing Permits
Airport Parking Slot Arrangement
Working hours of the Antigua and Barbuda Civil Aviation Authority
- Antigua and Barbuda Civil Aviation Authority operates from 0100Z to 1000Z, Monday through Friday.
- The weekend in Antigua and Barbuda is observed on Saturday and Sunday.
Validity of a Antigua and Barbuda Overflight Permit
- To Overfly Antigua And Barbuda Airspace Overflight Permit Not Required.
Required Aircraft Documentation
Air Operating Certificate (Private Aircraft AOC not applicable)
Airworthiness Certificate
Certificate of Insurance
Noise Certification
Aircraft Registration Certificate
Official Antigua and Barbuda Overflight & Landing Permits Processing Fees
Antigua And Barbuda CAA will issue air navigation bill directly to Airline/Operator.