Gateway to Barbuda's unspoiled natural beauty.
Location
Codrington, Antigua and Barbuda
Burton-Nibbs International Airport, also known as Codrington Airport, is a small regional airport serving the island of Barbuda in Antigua and Barbuda. It is located near Codrington, the main settlement on the island, and serves as the primary air access point for Barbuda.
The airport handles light aircraft and regional turboprop services connecting Barbuda to Antigua and other nearby Caribbean destinations. It underwent significant attention following Hurricane Irma in 2017, which devastated Barbuda and caused the temporary evacuation of the entire island population.
The facility is modest in scale, reflecting the small population and tourism-focused economy of Barbuda. It plays a critical logistical role in connecting the island to Antigua's V.C. Bird International Airport and the wider region.
Terminals
The airport has a single small terminal building suited to light regional and charter traffic.
Getting to & from
Ground transport from the airport into Codrington is limited, with taxis being the primary option available.
Airlines here
Leeward Islands Air Transport (LIAT) and small regional and charter carriers have operated services between Barbuda and Antigua.
Notable facts
- ›The airport was renamed Burton-Nibbs International Airport in honor of a local Barbudan leader.
- ›Hurricane Irma in September 2017 caused catastrophic damage to Barbuda, leading to the temporary complete evacuation of the island.
- ›The airport serves the small island of Barbuda, which has a population of only a few thousand people.
- ›Flights to and from Antigua's V.C. Bird International Airport are the primary scheduled services.
- ›The short runway limits operations to small turboprop and piston aircraft.
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 Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
