Burton-Nibbs International Airport (BBQ): Codes, Runways & Location
Burton-Nibbs International Airport (IATA: BBQ · ICAO: TAPB) is a medium-sized airport serving Codrington, Antigua and Barbuda. It lies at 17.6212° N, 61.7983° W, 28 ft (9 m) above sea level.
Overview of Burton-Nibbs International Airport
Burton-Nibbs International Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Codrington in Antigua and Barbuda. It is identified by the IATA code BBQ and the ICAO code TAPB. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Burton-Nibbs International Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 1859 m (6100 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support narrow-body jets such as the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 families, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 28 ft (9 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being V. C. Bird International Airport (ANU) about 54 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 1,859 m — narrow-body capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Burton-Nibbs International Airport
Where is Burton-Nibbs International Airport located?
Burton-Nibbs International Airport is located in Codrington, Antigua and Barbuda. Its coordinates are 17.6212° N, 61.7983° W.
What is the airport code for Burton-Nibbs International Airport?
Burton-Nibbs International Airport has an IATA code of BBQ and an ICAO code of TAPB.
How long is the runway at Burton-Nibbs International Airport?
Burton-Nibbs International Airport's longest runway is about 1859 m (6100 ft), which can support narrow-body jets such as the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 families.
How many runways does Burton-Nibbs International Airport have?
Burton-Nibbs International Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Burton-Nibbs International Airport a major airport?
Burton-Nibbs International Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport with scheduled service.
About this data
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