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Airport The Grenada Airports Authority CORPORATE INFORMATION: The Grenada Airports Authority (GAA) is a statutory corporation, established by the Parliament Act, CAP 12, Airports Authority Act, Revised Laws of Grenada of 1990. The Authority is responsible for the management, control and supervision of the operation of the airports in Grenada and for promoting their use in the national interest. Grenada has three airports: • Maurice Bishop International Airport (MBIA) - (Prefix: IATA – GND / ICAO – TGPY); • Lauriston Airport - (Prefix: IATA – CRU / ICAO – TGPZ); • Pearls Airport (Currently non-operational) - (Prefix: ICAO – TGPG). GAA’s head office is located at the Maurice Bishop International Airport (MBIA), Point Salines. All administrative and maintenance support to its facilities are directed from this location. Opportunity for Investors: Duty Free/Duty Paid Retail Spaces Food & Beverage Concessions Recreation CentreFinance Centre Helicopter HubAircraft Maintenance Facility Solar Farm Aviation Academy Domestic Airline operator Air Cargo Facility 34 MAURICE BISHOP INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT PREPARES FOR REHABILITATION AND EXPANSION Maurice Bishop International Airport in Grenada located southerly in the Caribbean region will soon commence rehabilitation and expansion works on their airfield, terminal building and road network. The key elements of this upgrade include: • Runway resurfacing • Complete overhaul of runway lighting system to solar energy •Expansion of current apron with parallel taxiway and taxiway bridges • Installation of loading bridges • Construction of second apron for cargo and general aviation facilitation • Facilitate aircraft and passengers wishing to visit the island of Petite Martinique and the Grenadines which are located nearby This project will boost economic activity in Grenada. Carriacou and Petite Martinique, and create a unique experience for potential visitors wishing to study, work and spend their vacation in the Caribbean. 86 asphalt surface. Equipped with airfield lighting systems for night operations. Length of 2743 metres and 45 metres wide. Elevation of 12 metres REFERENCE POINTS: Latitude 12° 00’ 15” / Longitude 61° 47’ 17” Designed to accommodate Boeing 747- 400. AIR NAVIGATION EQUIPMENT Air navigation equipment installed at MBIA includes: • Runway lights, ICAO simple approach (300 metres) lighting system, NDB – PAPIS, DVOR/DME GOVERNMENT SERVICES Customs, Immigration, Plant and Animal Quarantine. Passenger capacity: 500’000 pax per annum GRENADA AIRPORTS AUTHORITY – EXECUTIVE LOUNGE SERVICES Airline Check-in counters: 26 check-in positions (Common use System provided by SITA) The GAA Executive Lounge operates from 06:30 AM to 10:30 PM daily and is located on the Upper Mezzanine Floor of the Departure Hall at Maurice Bishop International Airport (MBIA). The Luxurious air-conditioned Lounge caters for a maximum of thirty (30) guests. Whether it is for business or pleasure, all passengers can enjoy the peaceful, comfortable and relaxed atmosphere of the Executive Lounge. Guests can enjoy reading newspapers and magazines and other amenities which include a large flat- panel television with cable TV. There will also be a self-service bar where guests can freely help themselves to cold and hot beverages, including coffee, tea, wine and beer. Sweet and savory snacks will also be available. Beverages and snacks are included in the fee for use of the facility. Self Service Kiosks: 2 CUSS (Provide by SITA) Departure gates: 5 Departure gates (Common use System provided by SITA) Departure Lounge: 2 (VIP and Excutive Lounge PFacilities) Aircraft parking stands: 7 FBO terminal: 1 SECURITY Modern X-ray scanner screening passengers and baggage. CCTV is available. A complement of full time airport security officers and the Royal Grenada Police Force also maintain a presence at the airport. Reservations for the Executive Lounge can be made directly at the Airport Customer Service Booth located in the Check-in Hall or it can also be made via our website www.mbiagrenada.com. FIXED BASE OPERATOR/JET CENTER FACILITY The first Fixed Base Operator/Jet Center facility at Maurice Bishop International Airport opened in February 2014. The premium facility, which caters for business general aviation services and airline first class/premium passengers is owned and operated by IAM Caribbean Inc. a leading business aviation handling and fuel services operator in the Caribbean for over 25 years. IAM operates in 24 airports across the region. Contact information: IAM Jet Centre Grenada , Maurice Bishop International Airport/TGPY Tel: 1 (473) 418 8538 /Tel: 1 (473) 439 9731 /9732 Ext. 301 /Website: www.iamjetcentre.com ART AT THE AIRPORT The Airport features a Waving Art Gallery, showcasing art pieces by local Grenadian artists, as part of the ongoing partnership METEOROLOGICAL SERVICES The National Meteorological Services, situated at the airport provide: • Weather observation. • Briefing and documentation for pilots. • Climatological Services. CRASH, FIRE AND RESCUE (CFR) – The airport operates at a Category 9 status with marine rescue capacity. MAURICE BISHOP INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT FACTS FUEL FARM LOCATION: Point Salines, St. George’s, GRENADA PREFIX: IATA – GND / ICAO TGPY OPERATING HOURS: 6:00 am - 10:30 pm (1000 - 0230 UTC) (Additional hours on request). The Fuel Tank Farm is operated by R UBIS West Indies Ltd. and provides for AV JET and AV Gas fuel. Storage ca pacity: 100’000AG (AVJET); 10’000AG (AVGAS) TIME REFERENCE: UTC -4 AIR TERMINAL BUILDING RUNWAY SYSTEM: Consist of two runways (10, 28) on one strip with both being LCN Constitute the main building within the airport complex. The ATB has a total of 89,358 sq feet. www.businessgrenada.com www.businessgrenada.com www.businessgrenada.com 35 www.businessgrenada.com www.businessgrenada.com 35 35