Barbuda Codrington Airport | |||||||||||
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Airport type | Public | ||||||||||
Operator | Antigua and Barbuda Airport Authority[1] | ||||||||||
Serves | Codrington, Barbuda, Antigua and Barbuda | ||||||||||
Elevation AMSL | 15 ft / 5 m | ||||||||||
Coordinates | 17°38′09″N 061°49′37″W / 17.63583°N 61.82694°W | ||||||||||
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Barbuda Codrington Airport (IATA: BBQ, ICAO: TAPH) is a public airport serving the village of Codrington, on the island of Barbuda. Its runway is only 500 metres long,[4] only sufficient for STOL or very light aeroplanes.
In September 2017, Hurricane Irma seriously damaged Barbuda Codrington Airport, and as a result, Antiguan and Barbudan authorities shut down the airport until repairs were completed.[5]
As of early 2024, there are indications, including satellite imagery, of a new aerodrome being constructed for Barbuda, though the legality of the project is subject to discussion.