# ANU — V. C. Bird International Airport > Machine-readable reference for ANU. Single-airport scope. Re-fetch when content_generated_at changes. Canonical: https://airport.flights/airport/anu HTML page: https://airport.flights/airport/anu Markdown alt: https://airport.flights/airport/anu.md JSON: https://airport.flights/api/airport/ANU.json (includes live arrivals + weather) Sitemap: https://airport.flights/sitemap-airports.xml Last refreshed: 2026-06-17T07:37:21.12+00:00 --- ## Identity - Name: V. C. Bird International Airport - IATA: ANU - ICAO: TAPA - City: Osbourn - Country: AG (AG) - Timezone: America/Antigua - Distance from city: 8 km (5.0 mi) northeast of St. John's - Runways: 1 - Terminals: 1 - Annual passengers: .98M - Official website: https://vcbia.com ## Overview Welcome V.C. Bird International Airport (ANU) may sit on a small Caribbean island, but it certainly stands out with its sleek 2015 terminal and vibrant local food culture. Often dubbed an extension of Antigua’s famous Big Banana pizzeria and bar scene, this airport offers more than your expected layover fare. Despite being just 8 kilometers northeast of St. John’s, this airport surprises travelers with the rapid transition from airplane to beach chair. Yet, be prepared for a shift from serene calm to bustling crowds, especially known when multiple wide-body jets arrive simultaneously. At a glance Handling nearly 980,000 passengers annually, V.C. Bird International sports one runway and a single main terminal. It finds itself devoid of a specific airline hub designation yet supports a spectrum of carriers like American Airlines, British Airways, and JetBlue. With a seemingly simple layout, it accommodates both the relaxed island-hopper and the seasoned international flyer seamlessly. Terminals & layout The single terminal at V.C. Bird International is compact and modern, housing major international and regional airlines. Everything you could need is within this renovated space. When… ## Terminals (1) - **Main Terminal** — airlines: American Airlines, British Airways, JetBlue, Virgin Atlantic URL: https://airport.flights/airport/anu/terminals/1 ## Dining (8) - **Arrivals Snack Kiosk** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/anu/restaurants/arrivals-snack-kiosk - **Big Banana** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/anu/restaurants/big-banana - **Big Banana** — 1 · Local · American URL: https://airport.flights/airport/anu/restaurants/big-banana-1 - **Café Britt** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/anu/restaurants/cafe-britt - **Global Explorers** — 1 · Bar · Snacks URL: https://airport.flights/airport/anu/restaurants/global-explorers-1 - **Players Bar** — 1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/anu/restaurants/players-bar-1 - **Players Restaurant** — 1 · Local · American URL: https://airport.flights/airport/anu/restaurants/players-restaurant-1 - **Snack Bar by Gate 3** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/anu/restaurants/snack-bar-by-gate-3 ## Lounges (3) - **Execujet Caribbean Lounge** — access: FBO, general aviation URL: https://airport.flights/airport/anu/lounges/execujet-caribbean-lounge - **Executive Lounge** — 1 · access: Priority Pass, LoungeKey, Lounge Pass, Diners Club, DragonPass, Walk-in · day pass: USD $65 · Opens 11am daily (Closing time varies) URL: https://airport.flights/airport/anu/lounges/executive-lounge-1 - **Signature Flight Support Lounge** — access: FBO, general aviation URL: https://airport.flights/airport/anu/lounges/signature-flight-support-lounge ## Shops (22) - **Art Prints Stall** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/anu/shops/art-prints-stall - **Beach Essentials Shop** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/anu/shops/beach-essentials-shop - **Book Kiosk Gate 2** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/anu/shops/book-kiosk-gate-2 - **Britt Shop** — 1 · Souvenirs URL: https://airport.flights/airport/anu/shops/britt-shop-1 - **Cigar Shop Departures** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/anu/shops/cigar-shop-departures - **Colombian Emeralds** — 1 · Jewelry URL: https://airport.flights/airport/anu/shops/colombian-emeralds-1 - **Dufry** — 1 · Duty Free URL: https://airport.flights/airport/anu/shops/dufry-1 - **Fashion Accessories Stand** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/anu/shops/fashion-accessories-stand - **Kids Toys Kiosk** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/anu/shops/kids-toys-kiosk - **Local Crafts Stall** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/anu/shops/local-crafts-stall - **Luggage Store Departures** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/anu/shops/luggage-store-departures - **Newsstand Departures** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/anu/shops/newsstand-departures - **Phone Accessories Kiosk** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/anu/shops/phone-accessories-kiosk - **Premier Cru** — 1 · Liquor URL: https://airport.flights/airport/anu/shops/premier-cru-1 - **Rocky’s** — 1 · Liquor URL: https://airport.flights/airport/anu/shops/rocky-s-1 - **Rum Shop Gate 4** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/anu/shops/rum-shop-gate-4 - **SICON** — 1 · Souvenirs URL: https://airport.flights/airport/anu/shops/sicon-1 - **Souvenir Kiosk Arrivals** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/anu/shops/souvenir-kiosk-arrivals - **Souvenir Shop Edibles and More** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/anu/shops/souvenir-shop-edibles-and-more - **Souvenir Shop Gate C10** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/anu/shops/souvenir-shop-gate-c10 - **Sunglasses Hut Departures** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/anu/shops/sunglasses-hut-departures - **Tailor's Daughter** — 1 · Souvenirs URL: https://airport.flights/airport/anu/shops/tailor-s-daughter-1 ## Parking (8) - **Accessible Parking** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/anu/parking/accessible-parking - **Long-Term Parking** — Long stay · $3 first hour or portion thereof and $2 each hour afterwards or portion thereof up to 8 hours/hr URL: https://airport.flights/airport/anu/parking/long-term-parking - **Overflow Parking Area** — Peak‑period overflow URL: https://airport.flights/airport/anu/parking/overflow-parking-area - **Rental Car Parking** — Car hire return URL: https://airport.flights/airport/anu/parking/rental-car-parking - **Short-Term Parking** — Short stay · $5 for every 30 mins or portion thereof/hr URL: https://airport.flights/airport/anu/parking/short-term-parking - **Staff Parking Lot** — Employee parking URL: https://airport.flights/airport/anu/parking/staff-parking-lot - **Taxi Staging Lot** — Taxi holding URL: https://airport.flights/airport/anu/parking/taxi-staging-lot - **Tour Bus Parking** — Coach parking URL: https://airport.flights/airport/anu/parking/tour-bus-parking ## Ground transport (12) - **A & B Limousine Association** — Other URL: https://airport.flights/airport/anu/transport/a-b-limousine-association - **Airport Shared Taxi Stand** — Taxi URL: https://airport.flights/airport/anu/transport/airport-shared-taxi-stand - **Car Rental Shuttle** — Shuttle URL: https://airport.flights/airport/anu/transport/car-rental-shuttle - **Charter Coach Services** — Bus URL: https://airport.flights/airport/anu/transport/charter-coach-services - **Cruise Transfer Coaches** — Bus URL: https://airport.flights/airport/anu/transport/cruise-transfer-coaches - **Helicopter Transfers to Barbuda** — Helicopter URL: https://airport.flights/airport/anu/transport/helicopter-transfers-to-barbuda - **Hotel Shuttle Vans** — Shuttle URL: https://airport.flights/airport/anu/transport/hotel-shuttle-vans - **Local Minibus Route to St. John's** — Bus URL: https://airport.flights/airport/anu/transport/local-minibus-route-to-st-john-s - **Mill Reef Taxi Association** — Taxi URL: https://airport.flights/airport/anu/transport/mill-reef-taxi-association - **Private Tour Operator Transfers** — Shuttle URL: https://airport.flights/airport/anu/transport/private-tour-operator-transfers - **Ride‑hail Pickup Zone** — Taxi URL: https://airport.flights/airport/anu/transport/ride-hail-pickup-zone - **United Taxi Association** — Taxi URL: https://airport.flights/airport/anu/transport/united-taxi-association ## Insider tips - _Insider_: Head upstairs to the mezzanine food court, a quieter spot with better views than gate seating downstairs. - _Time_: On Saturdays and Sundays during winter, expect check-in and immigration lines of 60–90 minutes. - _Avoid_: Steer clear of checked luggage for regional connections to avoid slow baggage delivery and steep rebooking fees. - _Money_: Negotiate taxi fares at the curb, as drivers don't use meters and might overcharge. - _Local_: Grab a decent espresso-style drink near the Global Explorers area after security for a caffeine fix. - _Quiet_: Colombian Emeralds by Gate 2 sometimes offers deals on jewelry when cruise ships are not in port. --- ## Live data Live arrivals, departures, and weather are not in this static reference. Fetch: - https://airport.flights/api/airport/ANU.json — JSON with current live boards + weather (12h cache) - https://airport.flights/airport/anu/arrivals — HTML page with live arrivals - https://airport.flights/airport/anu/departures — HTML page with live departures