Arthur Napoleon Raymond Robinson International Airport

A. N. R. Robinson
International Airport
Summary
Airport type Public
Owner Tobago House of Assembly
Operator Airports Authority of Trinidad and Tobago
Serves Tobago, Trinidad and Tobago
Location Crown Point
Elevation AMSL 38 ft / 12 m
Coordinates 11°08′59″N 060°49′56″W / 11.14972°N 60.83222°W / 11.14972; -60.83222Coordinates: 11°08′59″N 060°49′56″W / 11.14972°N 60.83222°W / 11.14972; -60.83222
Website tntairports.com
Map
TAB

Location in Trinidad and Tobago

Runways
Direction Length Surface
m ft
11/29 2,744 9,003 Asphalt
Statistics (2015)
International 43,749
Domestic 695,873
Total 739,622
Source: Aerodrome charts[1]

A. N. R. Robinson International Airport[2] (formerly Crown Point International Airport[3]) (IATA: TAB, ICAO: TTCP) is an international airport located on the island of Tobago in Trinidad and Tobago. It is located in the southwestern most part of the island, near the town of Canaan, and 11 km (6.8 mi) from the capital, Scarborough. It is one of two international airports serving the twin isle republic. The other airport is located on the island of Trinidad, Piarco International Airport.

History

The A. N. R. Robinson International Airport is situated on the southwestern tip of the island of Tobago. This airport is located within walking distance of some of several of the island's beaches. The airport was commissioned in December 1940 when the Work Department laid a 670-meter (2,200 ft) landing strip.

The facilities at Crown Point were upgraded in the mid-1980s to accommodate a new terminal building, access roads, and extended apron. Further developments were commenced in 1987 and completed in 1992 to accommodate wide-bodied aircraft such as the Boeing 747. Another development program was scheduled to commence in 2011, anticipated to include an extension of the terminal building, runway works and the addition of jet bridges to the structure.

On 19 May 2011 the airport in Tobago was renamed after the Tobago-born third Prime Minister of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, Arthur Napoleon Raymond Robinson SC Hon. DCL, Hon., better known to the world as A. N. R. Robinson. In 2011 according to Trinidad Express Tobago have recorded a 60% decrease in tourist arrivals.[4]

Expansion

A. N. R. Robinson International Airport has been modified and expanded starting February 2004. The project is a part of Vision 2020 and includes:

These works will ensure that Trinidad and Tobago maintains United States Federal Aviation Authority (FAA) Category 1 (highest) status. Plans for the construction of a new terminal at the airport were announced in the 2010–2011 budget presentation by the Government of Trinidad and Tobago.

Terminals

A. N. R. Robinson International Airport has two terminals. The International Terminal was once both the regional and international passenger terminal for the airport but has been renovated to serve as an all-international terminal. It serves international cargo flights, general aviation and helicopter flights. It has seven aircraft parking positions. The Regional Terminal or North Terminal is the main passenger terminal for flights to and from the Caribbean and Trinidad. It handles all regional commercial and cargo passenger airline traffic. It has six aircraft parking positions.

Airlines and destinations

AirlinesDestinations
British Airways London-Gatwick
Caribbean Airlines New York–JFK, Port of Spain
Condor Frankfurt
Seasonal: Munich
Thomas Cook Airlines Seasonal: Manchester
Virgin Atlantic London-Gatwick

Incidents and accidents

To date, there have been no serious air incidents at the airport. A number of minor situations have occurred, including:

See also

References

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