V. C. Bird International Airport (TAPA)
Large airport · Osbourn, Saint George Parish, Antigua and Barbuda
Airport data
| Name | V. C. Bird International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | TAPA |
| IATA | ANU |
| Elevation | 62 ft (19 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 17°8'12" W 61°47'34" 17.13670, -61.79270 |
| Location | Osbourn, Saint George Parish, Antigua and Barbuda |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/25 | 9,003 ft (2744 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
V. C. Bird International Airport at a glance
V. C. Bird International Airport is a large airport in Osbourn, Saint George Parish, Antigua and Barbuda, known to airline systems as ANU. The field elevation of 62 ft (19 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at TAPA are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 07/25, offers 9,003 ft (2744 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 07 points roughly 70° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for TAPA shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to V. C. Bird International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Burton-Nibbs International Airport | TAPB | 54 km (29 NM) |
| John A. Osborne Airport | TRPG | 57 km (31 NM) |
| Vance W. Amory International Airport | TKPN | 85 km (46 NM) |
| Robert L. Bradshaw International Airport | TKPK | 100 km (54 NM) |
| Maryse Condé International Airport | TFFR | 101 km (55 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for V. C. Bird International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 62 ft field elevation of V. C. Bird International Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 2 airports and airfields we list for Antigua and Barbuda — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about V. C. Bird International Airport
What is the ICAO code of V. C. Bird International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of V. C. Bird International Airport is TAPA, and its IATA code is ANU. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is V. C. Bird International Airport above sea level?
V. C. Bird International Airport sits at an elevation of 62 feet (19 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is V. C. Bird International Airport located?
The airport lies at 17.1367, -61.7927 — in Osbourn, Saint George Parish, Antigua and Barbuda, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Burton-Nibbs International Airport, about 54 km away.
Does TAPA publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for TAPA appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at V. C. Bird International Airport?
V. C. Bird International Airport has one runway. The longest, 07/25, measures 9,003 ft (2744 m) with a ASP surface.