VC Bird International Airport closes tonight as weather system approaches
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
MONDAY 12TH AUGUST
The Antigua and Barbuda Airport Authority (ABAA) advises all travelers
and stakeholders that the V.C Bird International Airport will close at 8 PM tonight due to the approaching tropical system.
Based on the guidance from the Antigua and Barbuda Meteorological
Services, we anticipate reopening the airport for regular commercial
service by 3 PM tomorrow, Tuesday August 13th.
We urge all members of the public to heed the advice of Antigua and Barbuda’s disaster emergency services and take all necessary precautions to ensure their safety during the passage of the weather system.
The Authority will continue to monitor the storm’s progress and issue further advisories as appropriate. For the latest updates, please listen out for further advisories or contact your airline directly.
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