Burton–Nibbs International Airport (IATA: BBQ, ICAO: TAPB) is an international airport in Barbuda, one of the main islands in Antigua and Barbuda. The airport is in the central portion of Barbuda, east of Codrington village. The project cost $55 million and was handled by a company called Bahamas Hot Mix.[4][5]

The airport replaced Barbuda Codrington Airport, which closed in the evening of 2 October 2024. The new airport opened in the morning of 3 October 2024.[6][7][8] On 12 September 2024, the Cabinet of Antigua and Barbuda announced that the airport would be named after Eric Burton and Arthur Nibbs.[9] The name was chosen due to Burton and Nibbs' stance in favor of a unitary Antigua and Barbuda, and due to Nibbs' stance against the Barbuda Land Acts.[10] Burton's family has requested his name be removed from the facility.[11]

Airlines and destinations

AirlinesDestinations
BMN AirAntigua
CalvinAir HelicoptersAntigua
Caribbean HelicoptersAntigua
FlyMontserratCharter: Antigua,[citation needed] Montserrat[citation needed]

See also

References

  1. ^ "The New Airport CEO wants an aviation academy in Antigua". Antigua News Room. 2024-09-05. Retrieved 2024-09-07.
  2. ^ New Barbuda Airport Runway Drone Footage. 2021-12-15. Retrieved 2024-09-07 – via YouTube.
  3. ^ "Grand opening ceremony planned for Barbuda airport". Antigua News Room. 2024-06-15. Retrieved 2024-09-07.
  4. ^ "Barbuda international airport to be completed by June - Antigua Breaking News". antiguabreakingnews.com. 2020-01-07. Retrieved 2023-08-17.
  5. ^ "Barbuda Burton-Nibbs International Airport Profile | CAPA". centreforaviation.com. Retrieved 2025-02-14.
  6. ^ "Barbuda International Airport Set to Open October 3". Antigua News Room. 2024-09-05. Retrieved 2024-09-07.
  7. ^ "First international flights to touch down in Barbuda next month". 2024-09-07.
  8. ^ ABSTV Antigua (2024-10-03). OFFICIAL OPENING CEREMONY FOR BARBUDA'S INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (Thursday October 3rd 2024). Retrieved 2024-10-03 – via YouTube.
  9. ^ "New Barbuda International Airport named after local icons". 12 September 2024.
  10. ^ ABSTV Antigua (2024-09-13). NEW INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT NAMED IN HONOUR OF TWO FORMER BARBUDA MPs. Retrieved 2024-09-14 – via YouTube.
  11. ^ "Thanks But No Thanks: Family Reject Airport Being Named After Eric Burton". Antigua News Room. 2024-09-20. Retrieved 2024-09-20.


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