VC Bird International Airport-ANU
VC Bird International Airport is a major international airport in St. John’s, Antigua that serves flights from the island as well as nearby regions of Antigua and Barbuda. ANU-V.C. Bird Intl. was originally an airport operated by the U.S. Army Air Forces since its conception in 1941. The airport was originally named Coolidge Airfield and was used as a military base up to the mid-1940s. It became an international airport - Coolidge International Airport in 1985.
Best Time to Visit
The airport used to have a single terminal up until 2005 when the Barbuda Millenium Airport Corporation decided to work on a second terminal. However, construction took place after 2012 and the terminal became operations 3 years after in 2015. All flights in the airport are now served in the new terminal. Major airlines operating in the airport include Air Canada, American Airlines, Caribbean Airlines, Delta Air, JetBlue, Seaborne Airlines and United Airlines. For nearby entertainment options, head to the Five Islands Village, or Saint Johnston Village.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Jumby Bay Island-An Oetker Collection Hotel-All Inclusive is one of the guest favorites when it comes to VC Bird International Airport hotels. It is located 2miles from the terminal. Another nearby fabulous accommodation to see is the Blue Waters Resort and Spa. It is one of best seafront properties conveniently situated a few minutes drive away from the airport.
The Gerald’s Field Airport (MNI) is situated closest to ANU Airport that serves domestic flights in Montserrat Island.
On this page it is easy to search for St. John's, Antigua airport hotels, we have listed hotels, airport motels, resorts, inns in order of proximity, closest airport lodging options are listed first. St. John's, Antigua (ANU-V.C. Bird Intl.) airport area map also gives you guidance on the distance of these hotels from the ANU airport. Most of these ANU hotels are designed to serve frequent travelers. If you are on business trip or family vacation or if your flight is delayed and you need an overnight stay near the airport. Some of these St. John's, Antigua motels have passenger pick up or free airport shuttle service which you can take advantage of. Some of the main attractions in the area around the ANU airport are Hawksbill Beaches, Antigua and Barbuda Institute of Information Technology (ABIIT), and Hawksbill Beaches.
