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.

  • Hodges Bay Resort & Spa: (4.9km from V. C. Bird International Airport)

  • Blue Waters Resort and Spa: (9.5km from V. C. Bird International Airport)

  • Siboney Beach Club: (8.9km from V. C. Bird International Airport)

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  • 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

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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.

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.”

  • Charter and Private Operator Services
  1. Overflight Permits

  2. Cargo Flight Overfly Permits

  3. Commercial Airlines

  • Commercial Airlines
  1. Monthly Block Permits

  2. Seasonal Block Overflight Permits

  3. Overfly Country Navigation Settlement

  • Business Jets and Airliners Services

  1. Landing Permits

  2. Airport Parking Slot Arrangement

  • 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.
  • To Overfly Antigua And Barbuda Airspace Overflight Permit Not Required.

Air Operating Certificate (Private Aircraft AOC not applicable)

Airworthiness Certificate

Certificate of Insurance

Noise Certification

Aircraft Registration Certificate

Antigua And Barbuda CAA will issue air navigation bill directly to Airline/Operator.

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