Grantley Adams International Airport

TBPB / BGI

Bridgetown, BB

Last Updated
Feb 17, 06:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 3 min ago
06:00Z

🌅 Dawn
VFR
Flight Rules
25°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 21°C
17 kt
100°
10+ km
Visibility
3,600 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1014 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR TBPB 170600Z 10017KT 9999 -RA VCSH FEW016 BKN036 25/21 Q1014 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 169 ft
FEW 1,600 ft AGL
BKN 3,600 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
1,600 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,769 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
3,600 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,769 ft AMSL
QNH
1014 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1008 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (169 ft)
Pressure Alt
147 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,388 ft
ISA Deviation: +10.3°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF TBPB 170500Z 1706/1806 11015KT 9999 SCT017 SCT038 PROB40 TEMPO 1706/1712 12015G28KT SHRA BKN014
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
06:03Z BASE
+0h
VFR 110° 15 kt
Visibility: 10+ km

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
BPB
09 ✈️
27

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 09/27
Active: 09
11,000 ft 150 ft ASP 75°
16.7 kt 3.0 kt
10° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - TBPB

3,712 observations | Sep 2025 - Feb 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
85.6%
MVFR
12.6%
IFR
1.6%
LIFR
0.2%

Grantley Adams International Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 85.6% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 13.4 knots, with gusts recorded up to 90 knots. The climate is relatively stable with temperatures averaging 27.7°C (range: 22°C to 33°C). The best months for VFR flying are February, September, January.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: E (90°)
Average Speed: 13.4 kt
Maximum Recorded: 90 kt
Calm Winds: 0.4%
Direction Distribution:
N
1%
NE
4.2%
E
76.3%
SE
15.6%
S
2%
SW
0.2%
W
0.1%
NW
0.1%

Temperature Range

Average: 27.7°C
Range: 22°C to 33°C
22°C 33°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0%

Best Months for VFR

February September January

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 09/27
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.6 kt

Statistics computed from 3,712 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Feb 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Grantley Adams International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: TBPB
IATA Code: BGI
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 169 ft MSL

Location

City: Bridgetown
Country: BB
Latitude: 13.074600°
Longitude: -59.492500°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+4

Runway Information

Runway 09/27
Length: 11,000 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Grantley Adams International Airport

Overview

Grantley Adams International Airport serves Bridgetown, Barbados as a medium-sized international airport located at 13.074600, -59.492500 with an elevation of 169 feet MSL. The airport supports commercial and general aviation operations in the Caribbean region, providing a critical transportation hub for the island.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at TBPB are predominantly VFR, with 85.8% of observations reporting visual flight rules. Winds consistently blow from the east at an average of 13.3 knots, with a maximum recorded gust of 90 knots. Temperature remains stable, averaging 27.9°C with a narrow range between 23°C and 33°C, offering consistent thermal conditions for flight operations.

Notable Features

The airport features a single runway (09/27) stretching 11,000 feet with an asphalt surface. Its eastern location provides consistent wind patterns, with 100% favorable wind conditions for the primary runway. The airport's low elevation and Caribbean coastal positioning create predictable meteorological environments with exceptional visibility averaging 10 statute miles.

Approach Considerations

Runway 09/27 demonstrates minimal crosswind challenges, with an average crosswind of just 3.6 knots. January, September, and December represent the most favorable VFR months for pilots. The consistent eastern winds and extensive runway length provide flexible approach options with high reliability for most aircraft types.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
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NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.