Grantley Adams Intl (TBPB) — Bridgetown, Barbados

• ICAO: TBPB
• Name: Grantley Adams Intl
• Type: medium_airport
• Category: International
• Latitude: 13.0746
• Longitude: -59.4925
• Elevation: 169 ft
• Country: Barbados
• Municipality: Bridgetown
• IATA Code: BGI
• FAA Code: N/A
• FIR: TTZP
• Timezone: America/Barbados
• Distance from City: 13.9 km
• VFR: Yes
• IFR: Yes

Runway 09/27

• Designation: 09/27
• Dimensions: 11017 X 148
• Surface: ASP
• PCN: N/A
• Lighting: HIRL, REIL both ends
• NAVAIDs: ILS (Rwy 09), NDB (BGI 345 kHz), VOR-DME (BGI 112.70 MHz)
• Approach Types: ILS CAT I (Rwy 09), RNAV (GPS), VOR/DME
• Remarks: Elevation Rwy 09: 169 ft, Rwy 27: 160 ft. Magnetic variation 16°W. Fire category 9.

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• Tower: 118.700 MHz
• Ground: 121.900 MHz
• Operations: 129.350 MHz
• Traffic/Approach: 128.850 MHz
• ATIS: 132.725 MHz

• AIS Tel: +1 246 428 7101
• ARO Tel: N/A
• MET Tel: N/A
• Admin Tel: +1 2464184242
• Health Tel: N/A
• Police Tel: N/A
• Authorities Tel: N/A
• Website: https://gaia.bb
• Remarks: GAIA Inc. (airport operator): +1 2464184242, [email protected]. IAM Jet Centre / PAS Jet Centre (primary FBO): +1 2464202833, after-hours +1 2462332440, freq 130.3, [email protected]. Universal Aviation Barbados (24/7 FBO, opened 2023): +1 2466224020. Caribbean Aircraft Handling (est. 1992): [email protected], [email protected]. Signature Flight Support also on field.

• Slot Required: No
• PPR Required: No
• PPR Contact: No slots or PPR required for private flights. Landing permits: not required for ICAO Cat B or smaller aircraft. Larger aircraft (BBJ/ACJ) require permit with 10 working days lead time. BCAA website: bcaa.gov.bb. Airport office: [email protected], tel +1 246 418 4242
• Remarks: No slots or PPR required for private (Part 91) flights. Charter (Part 135) flights require landing permits — allow 3-5 business days (recommend 10 days). Blanket 90-day or annual permits available. ICAO Cat B or smaller: no landing permit required. Larger aircraft (BBJ/ACJ): permit required with 10 working days lead time. BCAA: bcaa.gov.bb. Airport office: [email protected], +1 2464184242.

• Open: 00:00
• Close: 23:59
• Phone: N/A
• Extra Hours On Request: No
• Remarks: Customs and immigration operate H24. Online Immigration & Customs form must be submitted at least 24h prior at travelform.gov.bb. CARICOM eAPIS filing required at least 30 min before departure via caricomeapis.org. 72 hours advance notice required. 4 General Declarations needed: 1 Health, 1 Immigration, 2 Customs.

• Landing Fee: Up to 5,000 kg: 20.43 BBD flat. 5,001-27,000 kg: 4.59 BBD per 1,000 kg MTOW. 27,001-54,000 kg: 5.42 BBD per 1,000 kg MTOW. 54,001-160,000 kg: 6.74 BBD per 1,000 kg. Over 160,000 kg: 1,078.96 BBD + 4.09 BBD per 1,000 kg. Aircraft under 1,800 kg exempt.
• Parking Fee: 20% of landing fee per 24 hours
• Handling Mandatory: Yes
• Currency: BBD
• Remarks: GAIA Inc. fees. BBD pegged to USD at 2:1. Passenger service charge: 55.00 BBD. Security charge: 6.40 BBD. Terminal charge: 3.00 BBD.

• Port of Entry: Yes
• GENDEC Required: Yes
• GAR Required: Yes
• Remarks: Only designated port of entry by air in Barbados. CARICOM APIS mandatory (passenger/crew names, passport details, gender, nationality, place of birth). General declaration required. Online ED card via travelform.gov.bb at least 24h prior. Visas are NOT issued on arrival. Crew transiting to vessel within 12h do not need visa; if overnighting, visa MUST be obtained in advance.

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• Curfew Start: N/A
• Curfew End: N/A
• Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
• Remarks: No curfew. Towing not permitted at remote stands — crews must taxi aircraft. High-visibility vests required on ramp.

TLPL

• ICAO: TLPL
• Name: Hewanorra Intl
• Distance (NM): 94.0
• Has IFR: Yes
• Port of Entry: Yes
• Immigration Remarks: CARICOM APIS required for all international flights. Submit no later than 30 min before departure. Full CIQ facilities.

TVSM

• ICAO: TVSM
• Name: Mustique Is
• Distance (NM): 99.4
• Has IFR: Yes
• Port of Entry: Yes
• Immigration Remarks: Port of entry. Mustique Airport. Exclusive private island.

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