Grantley Adams International Airport is operated by Grantley Adams International Airport Incorporated (GAIA Inc.), a private company incorporated in 1998 under the Company’s Act, and fully owned by the Government of Barbados.  

GAIA Inc. is fully responsible for managing the commercial and day to day operations of the airport which comprises a network of over 50 companies, organizations and public agencies employing approximately 3,500 people, of which 407 directly work with GAIA Inc.

Given that tourism is the central foreign exchange earner for the island, GAIA plays a critical role in the economy of Barbados serving approximately two million passengers annually and over a hundred daily flights.  

GAIA Inc. is headed by a Board of Directors, under the chairmanship of Mr. Adrian King, and is responsible for ensuring the policy direction of the management of the airport.

Vision

 To make Grantley Adams International Airport the best airport of its size anywhere in the world

Mission

 To be a successful world class provider and facilitator of air transport and related services 

GAIA is Barbados’ only airport and the aviation hub of the Eastern Caribbean, handling daily flights to and from the other Caribbean islands connecting to major cities in the US, Canada, UK and Europe. Nonstop flights occur daily to London, Toronto, New York and Miami as well as to most of their Caribbean neighbours.

From 2004-2006, GAIA undertook a major terminal expansion and renovation project which saw them transform from a  single terminal building into a two-terminal facility with dedicated departures and arrivals terminals. These buildings are linked by a fresh, tent-themed architectural approach to take full advantage of their tropical climate, yet be totally functional and modern. These changes cater to increased aircraft and passenger arrivals and ensure the comfort of all users of the airport.