Antigua’s New Airport Terminal Due for Completion in September

The construction of a new airport terminal at Antigua’s VC Bird International Airport, one of the biggest infrastructure projects ever undertaken by the Caribbean country, is on course to be completed by September this year.

One of the most prosperous nations in the Caribbean, Antigua and Barbuda is counting on the new terminal to help bolster its lucrative tourism and offshore financial services industry.

“More than 70% of the construction has been completed,” reported local newspapers quoting the Antigua and Barbuda Prime Minister Baldwin Spencer, who paid a visit to the construction site last week.

Built by China’s top construction company CECC, the new terminal should be able to handle 1,800 passengers per hour. The terminal covers an area of 23,000 square meters (247,570 square feet) and features four jet bridges, escalators, elevators, and a modern security system.

The terminal will have 46 check-in counters, 15 self-check-in kiosks, five baggage carousels, a mini food court, multiple VIP lounges, a bank and retail stores. Also under construction is a new car park in front of the old terminal, along with other airport offices. Once completed, all incoming and departing flight will be operated out of the new facility.