Authorities at Antigua’s V.C. Bird International Airport have issued an official clarification confirming that all flight operations continue uninterrupted despite recent electrical power irregularities. The airport management emphasized that backup power systems immediately compensated for any electrical fluctuations, ensuring no disruption to critical aviation infrastructure including air traffic control, runway lighting, or passenger processing systems.
The clarification comes after initial reports circulated regarding potential power stability issues at the facility. Airport engineers have conducted comprehensive diagnostics confirming the electrical grid experienced minor anomalies that were well within the operational tolerance of the airport’s redundant power architecture. The facility’s emergency power generation systems performed as designed during these incidents.
Passenger services, baggage handling, and security screening continued without interruption throughout the period. Airlines operating from the airport have confirmed no schedule modifications were necessary, and all departures and arrivals proceeded according to published timetables. The airport administration has reinforced its commitment to maintaining world-class infrastructure standards and transparent communication regarding operational status.
Regular maintenance protocols have been intensified as a precautionary measure, with additional technical staff deployed to monitor power distribution systems. The airport authorities have confirmed that travelers can continue with confidence as all systems remain fully operational and monitored around the clock.