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Anguilla's sole international gateway serving the Eastern Caribbean.
Opened
1960
Location
The Valley, Anguilla
Clayton J. Lloyd International Airport (IATA: AXA, ICAO: TQPF) is the only airport in Anguilla, a British Overseas Territory in the Eastern Caribbean. It serves The Valley, the island's capital, and handles both commercial and charter flights connecting Anguilla to regional hubs.
The airport was renamed in honor of Clayton J. Lloyd, a prominent Anguillan labor leader and statesman. Its runway length limits access to smaller regional aircraft, making it a short-hop destination typically reached via connecting flights through St. Maarten, Antigua, or San Juan.
Despite its modest size, the airport is essential to Anguilla's tourism-driven economy, facilitating arrivals to one of the Caribbean's most exclusive luxury destinations.
Terminals
The airport has a single small terminal building handling both arrivals and departures for regional passenger traffic.
Getting to & from
Taxis are the primary means of ground transportation from the airport into The Valley and other parts of the island.
Airlines here
Airlines serving AXA include LIAT (historically), Tradewind Aviation, Cape Air, and various regional and charter carriers operating to nearby hubs such as St. Maarten and Antigua.
Notable facts
- ›Named after Anguillan labor leader and politician Clayton J. Lloyd.
- ›The runway is approximately 1,800 meters (5,906 feet), restricting operations to smaller turboprop and regional jet aircraft.
- ›Most visitors connect through Princess Juliana International Airport in St. Maarten or V.C. Bird International Airport in Antigua.
- ›Anguilla is a British Overseas Territory, so the airport operates under UK aviation oversight frameworks.
- ›The airport plays a critical role in Anguilla's luxury tourism sector, one of the island's primary economic drivers.
This profile is provided for general information only. Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
