Two Islands, Two Airports, One Heart

Airports Authority of Trinidad and Tobago (the Authority) is responsible for the management and operation of the international airports in Trinidad and Tobago – Piarco International Airport (POS) in Trinidad and ANR Robinson International Airport (TAB) in Tobago. Our airports are strategically located in an ideal twoin-one destination for business and pleasure at the most southern end of the Caribbean archipelago. The Authority has embarked on a strategic goal, with an objective of improving airport infrastructure, to ensure operational efficiency, facilitating increased visitor arrivals and attracting new business.

The evolving aviation landscape has brought about the advancement of airports into sophisticated self-contained commercial enterprises. The industry now stands to contribute significantly to the attainment of economic recovery to any community, especially after the worst impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Customer Experience

The mission of the Authority is to remain committed to being customer centric, while stimulating innovation and economic growth in the aviation business. Providing more customer centric facilities and services has now become a major driver of success.

The use of technology is affecting a rapid evolution of the travel experience. The Authority is aligning itself with global aviation trends by adopting intelligent innovations to improve the customer experience at our airports.

Our atrium at POS has been transformed into a multimedia virtual museum with digital screens showcasing images of the rich and colourful cultural heritage of our nation. There are also many exhibitions, indigenous art work and other sense of place features at our airports which showcase the artistry of our people. The Authority is not only delivering an optimum level of safety and security in our operations, but remains intent on ensuring maximum customer satisfaction.

The Solar Park

The Authority is moving quickly toward the realisation of the first commercial scale solar park in Trinidad and Tobago. A 0.5-megawatt solar park is nearing completion on lands north of the main terminal building. Ground-mounted solar photovoltaic panels are being installed over an area of 1.5 hectares, signalling the dawn of a new day for the use of alternative and renewable energy sources locally. The plant is expected to produce a minimum annual generation capacity of 767,034 kilowatts per hour with the potential to avoid approximately 500 metric tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions annually, with opportunity for expansion.

The European Union funded solar park contributes to numerous climate action objectives for the country, the international aviation industry, and the Authority.

Cargo Hub of the Caribbean

The South Terminal is rich with business possibilities, and the Authority has repurposed the South Terminal to provide facilities for expanded opportunities in cargo, helicopter operations, private aircraft handling and general aviation support.

Growth in the cargo movement capability via facility expansion, storage variety, and 24/7 operations, will take advantage of the projected growth in this sector. Broadened opportunities for import/ export, increased global market access, air traffic growth, improved air transport connectivity and liberalisation of air cargo services are just some of the benefits of an expanded cargo industry. Cementing Trinidad and Tobago’s position as the cargo hub for the Southern

Caribbean invites increased investment, encourages growth of supporting industries and puts us at the cutting edge of trade and development in the region.

The Aviation Training Centre

In 1995, the Authority entered into an agreement with the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO), to have a regional Aviation Security Training Centre (ASTC) to serve and provide aviation security training within the North American, Caribbean and Central American region. This Aviation Training Centre was the third to be established in the world.

Apart from aviation security training, in 2006 the Authority signed a contract with the Airports Council International (ACI) to become an approved ACI training centre resulting in the establishment of one of ACI’s global training hubs. This alignment with ACI ensured that the training centre provided a wider range of training courses and workshops which now included areas such as training in airport operations, finance, environmental and wildlife management, safety, crisis management and other disciplines.

Best Airport in the Caribbean

The Piarco International Airport has topped the region as the Best Airport in the Caribbean, as declared by the Skytrax 2022 World Airport Awards. In relation to the Global Region - Central America and the Caribbean, the Piarco International Airport has been ranked the Third Best Airport, edged out by Panama’s Tocumen International Airport and Costa Rica’s San Jose International Airport.

The Authority has also recently received recognition by Airports Council International for its efforts at providing enhanced facilitation for passengers at the Piarco and ANR Robinson International Airports who are autistic and differently-abled.

ANR Robinson International Airport

In addition to the improvements that can be achieved at the Piarco International Airport, Tobago will soon be receiving an entirely new terminal building. Plans include a more commercialised structure teeming with business prospects for both local and international investors and enhanced facilities for tourists.

The Authority is currently working diligently to provide the technical support necessary to drive the government’s vision to develop brand, new state of the art terminal facilities at the ANR Robinson International Airport in the very near future.

The Authority’s Future

The Authority continues to adopt and apply best practice methods to sustain the relevance of both the Piarco and ANR Robinson International Airports as international facilities. Being the major ports of entry into the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, the Authority prides itself on the fulfilment of its responsibility to represent our destination favourably and positively impact first and last impressions in the minds of our visitors.

The airports on our twin island republic have become destinations in themselves, as the Authority charges towards the accomplishment of its vision “to be the leader of diverse and innovative aviation driven business in the region.”