4/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“The staff throughout the airport are exceptionally friendly and welcoming.”
Christopher Stansfield4★ on Google
Airports / Barbados / BGI
Large airport · BGI
Grantley Adams International Airport.
Bridgetown, Barbados · 169 ft elevation. 1 charter operator based here.
3.8/5
Google rating
2,279 ratings
1
Operators based
169
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Bridgetown, BarbadosELEV 169 FTLarge airportScheduled service
3.8
Google rating
2,279
Google reviews
ratings on Google
1
Based operators
charter operators on the field
169
Field elevation
feet above sea level
94
Nearest alternate
nm to UVF
Field standing
94 nm
To the nearest alternate
Hewanorra International Airport (UVF).
Overview
Located in Bridgetown, Barbados, Grantley Adams International Airport (TBPB / BGI) operates as a large commercial airport. Field elevation is 169 feet above sea level. Scheduled carriers operate here, and the field also sees regular private and charter activity.
For charter flyers, BGI is a home base: Executive Air Ltd operates from the field. The closest alternate fields are Hewanorra International Airport (UVF, 94 nm), Argyle International Airport (SVD, 97 nm), and Mustique Airport (MQS, 99 nm). The field has a single 11,000-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
Charter travelers heading this way can start with the Bridgetown, Barbados destination guide for route and aircraft recommendations. You may also see the field referenced as Seawell. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from BGI to plan your flight.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
3/ 5 reviews
Easy in & out
“Make sure to complete your forms online before your trip - it was so quick!”
To Wanderlust5★ on Google
2/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“The restrooms are clean and well-maintained, which is always a major plus.”
Christopher Stansfield4★ on Google
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Field capability
ICAO
TBPB
IATA
BGI
FAA / Local
TBPB
Elevation
169 ft
Coordinates
13.0747° N · 59.4910° W
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Large
Scheduled svc
Yes
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 11,000 ft
- 09/2711,000 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 11,000 ft
BGI's 11,000 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Based charter operators1
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 94nmUVFHewanorra International AirportVieux Fort
- 97nmSVDArgyle International AirportKingstown
- 99nmMQSMustique AirportLovell
- 104nmBQUJ F Mitchell AirportBequia
- 104nmSLUGeorge F. L. Charles AirportCastries
- 111nmCIWCanouan AirportCanouan
Destinations served
Location
Open the full mapTBPB · Grantley Adams International Airport · Bridgetown, Barbados
From the ramp
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Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from BGI on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Miami (MIA) | 1,400 nm | 3h 39m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 1,418 nm | 3h 42m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 1,823 nm | 4h 38m |
| New York (TEB) | 1,835 nm | 4h 40m |
| Boston (BED) | 1,869 nm | 4h 45m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 2,015 nm | 5h 5m |
| Houston (HOU) | 2,221 nm | 5h 34m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 2,280 nm | 5h 42m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use BGI?
- Grantley Adams International Airport's longest paved runway is 11,000 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at BGI?
- Grantley Adams International Airport has one runway; the longest measures 11,000 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Are there charter operators based at BGI?
- Yes. 1 charter operator list Grantley Adams International Airport as a home base, including Executive Air Ltd. You can also request quotes from operators that reposition aircraft into the field.
- What is the nearest major airport to BGI?
- The closest alternate is Hewanorra International Airport (UVF), about 94 nm away, followed by Argyle International Airport (SVD) at 97 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from BGI to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Miami about 3h 39m (1,400 nm), Palm Beach about 3h 42m (1,418 nm), Washington DC about 4h 38m (1,823 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.