V. C. Bird International Airport, International airport in Saint John's, Antigua.
V. C. Bird International Airport is an international airport in Saint John's, Antigua, serving as the main gateway to Antigua and Barbuda. The terminal features 46 check-in counters, 15 self-service kiosks, and four boarding bridges for arriving and departing aircraft.
The United States Army Air Forces built the facility in 1941 as Coolidge Airfield for military purposes during World War II. The airport transferred to civilian control in 1949 and later expanded to support growing tourism on the island.
The airport has carried the name of Sir Vere Cornwall Bird, the first Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda, since 1985. Travelers find Caribbean souvenir shops and restaurants serving island cuisine inside the terminal building.
The terminal offers shops, restaurants, and waiting areas for passengers before departure or after arrival. Visitors reach downtown Saint John's after a short drive heading southeast.
The facility houses a launch tracking station for NASA and supports space missions from the Caribbean. This connection to space exploration makes the airport a rare hub linking civil aviation and scientific research.
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