Robert L. Bradshaw International Airport — Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis
← Looking for a different airport? Search hereLooking for the Basseterre airport code? Robert L. Bradshaw International Airport's IATA code is SKB (ICAO: TKPK).
Distance & flight time from SKB
Robert L. Bradshaw International Airport
Robert L. Bradshaw International Airport, identified by SKB, is the main air gateway to Saint Kitts and Nevis, sitting just outside the capital Basseterre on the coastline of the larger island. The facility honors Sir Robert Llewellyn Bradshaw, a labor leader and premier whose political career shaped the federation's path toward independence in 1983. A single runway accommodates regional jets and turboprops from carriers connecting the twin-island nation to San Juan, Miami, and other Caribbean hubs, since aircraft size stays constrained by the runway's modest length. Tourism drives most of the traffic, as visitors arrive to explore Basseterre's colonial architecture, the volcanic peak of Mount Liamuiga, and beaches along both the Caribbean and Atlantic coastlines. Because Nevis relies on a short ferry or small-plane hop from its sister island, SKB effectively functions as the entry point for the whole federation, not Saint Kitts alone.
Runways at Robert L. Bradshaw International Airport (SKB)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07/25 | 7602 ft (2317 m) | 148 ft (45 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for Robert L. Bradshaw International Airport (SKB)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| APP | APP | 119.6 MHz |
| GND | GND | 121.9 MHz |
| TWR | TWR | 118.3 MHz |
Airports near Robert L. Bradshaw International Airport (SKB)
- Vance W. Amory International Airport (NEV) — 18.0 km (11.2 mi)
- F. D. Roosevelt Airport (EUX) — 34.5 km (21.4 mi)
- Juancho E. Yrausquin Airport (SAB) — 64.9 km (40.3 mi)
- St. Jean Airport (SBH) — 67.3 km (41.8 mi)
- John A. Osborne Airport (MNI) — 80.4 km (50.0 mi)
- Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM) — 91.1 km (56.6 mi)
- Grand Case-l'Espérance Airport (SFG) — 94.4 km (58.7 mi)
- V. C. Bird International Airport (ANU) — 100.3 km (62.3 mi)
SKB's runway measures under 8,900 feet, limiting service mostly to narrowbody jets and turboprops, while Nevis' own Vance W. Amory International Airport sits a short flight or ferry ride away.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Robert L. Bradshaw International Airport?
The IATA code for Robert L. Bradshaw International Airport is SKB.
What is the ICAO code for Robert L. Bradshaw International Airport?
The ICAO code for Robert L. Bradshaw International Airport is TKPK. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.