Burton-Nibbs International Airport (TAPB)
Medium airport · Codrington, Barbuda Dependency, Antigua and Barbuda
Airport data
| Name | Burton-Nibbs International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | TAPB |
| IATA | BBQ |
| Elevation | 28 ft (9 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 17°37'16" W 61°47'54" 17.62119, -61.79835 |
| Location | Codrington, Barbuda Dependency, Antigua and Barbuda |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/28 | 6,100 ft (1859 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
Burton-Nibbs International Airport at a glance
Burton-Nibbs International Airport is a medium airport in Codrington, Barbuda Dependency, Antigua and Barbuda, known to airline systems as BBQ. The field elevation of 28 ft (9 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at TAPB 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, 10/28, offers 6,100 ft (1859 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 10 points roughly 100° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for TAPB 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 Burton-Nibbs International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| V. C. Bird International Airport | TAPA | 54 km (29 NM) |
| Vance W. Amory International Airport | TKPN | 96 km (52 NM) |
| John A. Osborne Airport | TRPG | 101 km (55 NM) |
| Robert L. Bradshaw International Airport | TKPK | 104 km (56 NM) |
| St. Jean Airport | TFFJ | 115 km (62 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Burton-Nibbs International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 28 ft field elevation of Burton-Nibbs 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 Burton-Nibbs International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Burton-Nibbs International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Burton-Nibbs International Airport is TAPB, and its IATA code is BBQ. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Burton-Nibbs International Airport above sea level?
Burton-Nibbs International Airport sits at an elevation of 28 feet (9 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Burton-Nibbs International Airport located?
The airport lies at 17.6212, -61.7983 — in Codrington, Barbuda Dependency, Antigua and Barbuda, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is V. C. Bird International Airport, about 54 km away.
Does TAPB publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for TAPB 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 Burton-Nibbs International Airport?
Burton-Nibbs International Airport has one runway. The longest, 10/28, measures 6,100 ft (1859 m) with a ASP surface.