What is the tower frequency at TAPA?

The tower frequency at V C Bird Intl is 118.2 MHz.

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V C Bird Intl

V C Bird Intl (TAPA/ANU) serves St Johns, Antigua and Barbuda. This is a mid-sized airport with 1 runway (07/25). Field elevation is 62 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.

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Section Breakdown

Basic Info 7/7

Runways 4/4

Frequencies 3/4

Operations 0/2

Fuel 1/1

Contacts 0/2

Additional Info 8/10

Data last updated: 2024-01-01

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Basic Airport Information

ICAO: TAPA
Name: V C Bird Intl
Type: medium_airport
Category: International
Latitude: 17.1367
Longitude: -61.792702
Elevation: 62 ft
Country: Antigua and Barbuda
Municipality: St Johns
IATA Code: ANU
FAA Code: N/A
FIR: N/A
Timezone: America/Antigua
Distance from City: 5.9 km
VFR: Yes
IFR: Yes

Runways

Runway 07/25

Designation: 07/25
Dimensions: 9003 X 148
Surface: ASP
PCN: N/A
Lighting: YES
NAVAIDs: NDB, VOR-DME
Approach Types: ILS CAT I, RNAV (GPS), VOR/DME
Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

Tower: 118.200 MHz
Ground: 121.900 MHz
Operations: N/A
Traffic/Approach: N/A
ATIS: 114.500 MHz

Operation Hours

Open: N/A
Close: N/A
Extra Hours On Request: No
Remarks: N/A

Contacts

AIS Tel: N/A
ARO Tel: N/A
MET Tel: N/A
Admin Tel: N/A
Health Tel: N/A
Police Tel: N/A
Authorities Tel: N/A
Website: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

Slot Required: No
PPR Required: No
PPR Contact: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Fees

Landing Fee: XCD 15 per 1,000 kg MTOW
Parking Fee: XCD 8 per 1,000 kg per hour
Handling Mandatory: Yes
Currency: XCD
Remarks: Standard airport fees apply at TAPA.

Fuel Information

Fuel Type: Jet A-1
Price/L: N/A
Last Updated: 2026-02-18
Remarks: Standard Jet A-1 available at TAPA.

Immigration

Port of Entry: Yes
GENDEC Required: No
GAR Required: No
Remarks: International port of entry. V.C. Bird Intl, Antigua. Full FIS. Main Eastern Caribbean hub.

Restrictions

Curfew Start: N/A
Curfew End: N/A
Noise Chapter Min: N/A
Remarks: Primary gateway to Antigua and Barbuda. Tourism-driven.

Alternates

TKPN

ICAO: TKPN
Name: Vance Winkworth Amory Intl
Distance (NM): 45.9
Has IFR: Yes
Port of Entry: Yes
Immigration Remarks: Port of entry. Vance W. Amory Intl, Nevis. Immigration available.

TKPK

ICAO: TKPK
Name: Bradshaw Intl
Distance (NM): 54.1
Has IFR: Yes
Port of Entry: Yes
Immigration Remarks: International port of entry. Robert L. Bradshaw Intl, St Kitts. Full FIS.

TDPD

ICAO: TDPD
Name: Douglas Charles Intl
Distance (NM): 99.6
Has IFR: Yes
Port of Entry: Yes
Immigration Remarks: Port of entry. Douglas-Charles Airport, Dominica. Customs and immigration available.

Airport Services

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Nearby Airports

TAPT Coco Point Lodge Airstrip 25 NM TAPH Codrington Airport 30 NM TRPG John A. Osborne Airport 31 NM TKPN Vance Winkworth Amory Intl 46 NM TKPK Bradshaw Intl 54 NM TFFR Pointe-à-Pitre Le Raizet International Airport 54 NM TFFC St-François Airport 61 NM TFFA La Désirade Airport 65 NM

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the tower frequency at TAPA?: The tower frequency at V C Bird Intl is 118.2 MHz.
What fuel is available at TAPA?: V C Bird Intl offers Jet A-1.

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