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TAPA

V C Bird International Airport · Osbourn

Key Facts

Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.

ILS Approach StatusILS FREQUENCIES VERIFIED ✅
Field Elevation
62 ft / 19 m
Transition Altitude
5,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 118.20 MHz (TWR)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
07/25 · 9,003 ft · AsphaltLIGHTED
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for V C Bird International Airport (TAPA), located in Osbourn, Antigua and Barbuda. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 1 active runway with a maximum elevation of 62 ft. Instrument approaches (IFR) are supported with verified ILS frequencies and identifiers for precision landings.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 5,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name
V C Bird International Airport
ICAO / IATA
TAPA / ANU
Municipality
Osbourn
Country
Region
AG-03 — Saint George Parish
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
5,000 ft
Elevation
62 ft
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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 07 / 25
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 9,003 ft / 2,744 m
Runway Width: 148 ft / 45 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 58.4° / 238.4°
RWY 07 (58.4°)
109.30 MHz
IDENT: I-ANU | CRS: 68°
RWY 25 (238.4°)
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

APP APP
119.10 MHz
ATIS ATIS
114.50 MHz
GND GND
121.90 MHz
RDO ANTIQUA RDO
26.48 MHz
TWR TWR
118.20 MHz

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

TAPH
Codrington Airport
56 km / 30 nm
TRPG
John A. Osborne Airport
57 km / 31 nm
TKPN
Vance W. Amory International Airport
85 km / 46 nm
TKPKILS
Robert L. Bradshaw International Airport
100 km / 54 nm
TFFR
Guadeloupe - Maryse Condé International Airport
101 km / 54 nm

Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026