Antigua’s Old Airport Terminal to Reopen by December to Support Growing Homeporting Operations

Antigua’s Old Airport Terminal to Reopen Ahead of Busy Tourism Season

Antigua and Barbuda’s old airport terminal is on track to reopen later this year as the country prepares for a surge in cruise tourism and homeporting activity during the peak season.

Tourism and Aviation Minister Charles ‘Max’ Fernandez confirmed that renovation works are progressing steadily, with the terminal expected to be ready by November or December.

The facility is being repurposed to process the growing number of cruise passengers travelling to the island through air connections, as part of the government’s wider tourism strategy.

“The roof has already been sealed and the final top coat is being applied,” said Fernandez.

“Once the roofing is completed, work on the interior will begin immediately. The aim is to ensure everything is in place to accommodate passenger traffic for the upcoming season.”

The reopening of the terminal forms part of a broader effort to expand the country’s capacity for homeporting — a model where cruise passengers begin and end their journey in Antigua. This is seen as a significant economic opportunity for the country, linking airport arrivals more closely with cruise operations.

The development coincides with the near completion of the upland cruise port infrastructure, where piling works are reportedly almost finished. Authorities anticipate that part of that development will also be ready in the fourth quarter of the year.

Fernandez said the refurbishments are essential to improving the visitor experience and ensuring seamless movement of passengers between air and sea transport hubs.

In recent years, Antigua and Barbuda has seen an increase in cruise-related investments and partnerships, aimed at positioning the island as a key maritime gateway in the Caribbean. With the old terminal set to complement these efforts, officials believe the twin-island nation is poised for a strong tourism rebound.

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