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Airline Safety: On Par with U.S. Standards

The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has assessed The Bahamas' Civil Aviation Authority as Category 1 - in compliance with international aviation safety standards for oversight of Bahamian air carrier operations.

In other words:

(1) the Bahamas has the laws or regulations necessary to support the certification and oversight of air carriers in accordance with minimum international standards;
(2) the Bahamas has the technical expertise, resources, and organization to license or oversee air carrier operations;
(3) the Bahamas has adequately trained and qualified technical personnel;
(4) the Bahamas provides adequate inspector guidance to ensure enforcement of, and compliance with, minimum international standards; and
(5) the Bahamas has sufficient documentation and records of certification and adequate continuing oversight and surveillance of air carrier operations.

For further information, travelers may contact the Department of Transportation within the United States at telephone 1-800-322-7873.
 

The Islands of the Bahamas Implements the Same Entry Requirements as the United States

Destination Accepting Government Issued Photo ID and Proof of Passport Application for Entry

June 18, 2007 – The Islands Of The Bahamas announced today that its  Department of Immigration would accept a valid, government issued photo ID along with the proof of  passport application for entry into the destination, following the United States’ announcement that it was temporarily suspending the requirement for air travelers to present a passport for re-entry into the United States.

Potential visitors to The Islands Of The Bahamas who are concerned that a passport may not arrive in time for their scheduled, or proposed, travel dates should be advised that the U.S. Department of State has temporarily revised enforcement of the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative from now until September 30, 2007.  This reprieve and cooperation from The Islands Of The Bahamas should alleviate concerns and remove impediments to summer travel.

From the U.S. Department of State Web site:

"U.S. citizens traveling to Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Bermuda who have applied for but not yet received passports can nevertheless temporarily enter and depart from the United States by air with a government issued photo identification and Department of State official proof of application for a passport through September 30, 2007."

From now until September 30th of this year, you may confidently plan a vacation to The Bahamas even if your passport has not yet arrived.  During this time official proof that you have applied for a U.S. passport (passport status notice downloaded from the State Department Web site at http://travel.state.gov) along with a government issued photo ID such as a driver’s license will be sufficient for air travel to and from the U.S. and The Islands Of The Bahamas.

Travelers must have at least made application for a passport prior to travel to qualify.

Passport Special Offers

Now that U.S. passport requirements to the Caribbean have been temporarily relaxed through September 30, 2007, the Sheraton grand Bahama would like to offer you a credit for your passport fee. And so that you can take someone special with you, we are offering a $200 credit per room. Now there is no reason to deny yourself the unsurpassed beauty and charm of Starwood’s Caribbean. Book your vacation in paradise today! With some of the most stunning resorts in the Caribbean, we don’t want a passport fee to stand between you and paradise.

Airports

The only official airports that have lights for night flying are Nassau and Freeport. Some Out Island airports have light for emergencies only.

The Abacos Island

Gorda Cay - MYAG Runway Length x Width: 2,400 x 60 Fuel: No Fuel Port Of Entry: No Authority: PVT Contact: Owners Use Airport View: Airport View

Marsh Harbour - MYAM Runway Length x Width: 5,000 x 100 Fuel: 100/ fuel Port Of Entry: Yes Authority: govt Contact: 242-367-3884 Airport View: Airport View

Mores Island - MYAO Runway Length x Width: 2,640 x 100 Fuel: No Fuel Port Of Entry: No Authority: GOVT Contact: 242-366-6100 Airport View: Airport View

Sandy Point - MYAS Runway Length x Width: 3,000 x 80 Fuel: No Fuel Port Of Entry: Yes Authority: GOVT Contact: 242-366-4044 Airport View: Airport View

Scotland Cay Runway Length x Width: 3,000 x 100 Fuel: No Fuel Port Of Entry: No Authority: PVT Contact: 242-367-2570 Airport View: Airport View

Spanish Cay - MYAX Runway Length x Width: Fuel: No Fuel Port Of Entry: Yes Authority: PVT Contact: 242-365-0083 Airport View: Airport View

Treasure Cay - MYAT Runway Length x Width: 6,900 x 150 Fuel: Jet Fuel Port Of Entry: Yes Authority: GOVT Contact: 242-365-8919 Airport View: Airport View

Walker Cay - MYAW Runway Length x Width: 2,500 x 80 Fuel: Jet Fuel Port Of Entry: Yes Authority: PVT Contact: 242-353-1252 Airport View: Airport View

Acklins/Crooked Island

Acklins Island

Spring Point - MYAP Runway Length x Width: 5000 x 150 Fuel: No Fuel Port Of Entry: No Authority: GOVT Contact: 242-344-3666 Airport View: Airport View

Crooked Island

Colonial Hill - MYCI Runway Length x Width: 3,500 x 60 Fuel: No Fuel Port Of Entry: No Authority: GOVT Contact: 242-344-2599 Airport View: Airport View

Pitts Town - MYCP Runway Length x Width: 2,070 x 60 Fuel: No Fuel Port Of Entry: No Authority: PVT Contact: 242-344-2507 Airport View: Airport View

 

Andros Island

Andros Central Runway Length x Width: 5,000 x 150 Fuel: No Fuel Port Of Entry: No Authority: PVT Contact: Closed Airport View:

Andros Town - MYAF Runway Length x Width: 4,000 x 100 Fuel: No Fuel Port Of Entry: Yes Authority: GOVT Contact: 242-368-2030 Airport View: Airport View

Congo Town - MYAK Runway Length x Width: 4,300 x 100 Fuel: No Fuel Port Of Entry: Yes Authority: GOVT Contact: 242-369-2640 Airport View: Airport View

Clarence Bain - MYAB Runway Length x Width: 5,000 x 75 Fuel: No Fuel Port Of Entry: No Authority: GOVT Contact: 242-369-0083 Airport View: Airport View

San Andros - MYAN Runway Length x Width: 5,000 x 75 Fuel: 100/ fuel Port Of Entry: Yes Authority: GOVT Contact: 242-329-2140 Airport View: Airport View

The Berry Islands

Chub Cay - MYBC Runway Length x Width: 5,000 x 80 Fuel: No Fuel Port Of Entry: Yes Authority: PVT Contact: 242-325-5788 Airport View: Airport View

Great Harbour Cay - MYBG Runway Length x Width: 4,536 x 80 Fuel: No Fuel Port Of Entry: Yes Authority: PVT Contact: 242-367-8566 Airport View: Airport View

Lt. Whale Cay - MYBX Runway Length x Width: 2,000 x 50 Fuel: No Fuel Port Of Entry: No Authority: PVT Contact: 242-359-3467 Airport View: Airport View

Big Whale Cay - MYBW Runway Length x Width: 4,200 x 60 Fuel: No Fuel Port Of Entry: No Authority: PVT Contact: 242-359-3467 Airport View: Airport View


 

Bimini Island

South Bimini - MYBS Runway Length x Width: 5,600 x 100 Fuel: No Fuel Port Of Entry: Yes Authority: GOVT Contact: 242-347-3101 Airport View: Airport View

Ocean Cay - MYBO Runway Length x Width: 1,650 x 60 Fuel: No Fuel Port Of Entry: No Authority: PVT Contact: 242-347-2397 Airport View: Airport View

Cat Cay - MYCC Runway Length x Width: 1,100 x 50 Fuel: No Fuel Port Of Entry: No Authority: PVT Contact: 242-347-3565 Airport View: Airport View

Cat Island Island

Arthurs Town - MYCA Runway Length x Width: 7,034 x 150 Fuel: No Fuel Port Of Entry: No Authority: GOVT Contact: 242-342-2016 Airport View: Airport View

Cutlass Bay - MYCX Runway Length x Width: 2,450 x 60 Fuel: No Fuel Port Of Entry: No Authority: PVT Contact: 242-359-3534 Airport View: Airport View

Hawks Nest - MYCH Runway Length x Width: 4,600 x 80 Fuel: 100/ fuel Port Of Entry: No Authority: PVT Contact: 242-342-7050 Airport View: Airport View

New Bight - MYCB Runway Length x Width: 5,065 x 75 Fuel: No Fuel Port Of Entry: Yes Authority: GOVT Contact: 242-342-2016 Airport View: Airport View

Cay Sal - MYCS Runway Length x Width: 2,000 x 100 Fuel: No Fuel Port Of Entry: No Authority: PVT Contact: Owner Use Airport View:

Eleuthera/Harbour Island

Cape Eleuthera - MYEC Runway Length x Width: 6,500 x 150 Fuel: No Fuel Port Of Entry: No Authority: PVT Contact: Closed Airport View:

Governor’s Harbour - MYEM Runway Length x Width: 8,500 x 150 Fuel: Jet Fuel Port Of Entry: Yes Authority: GOVT Contact: 242-332-2321 Airport View: Airport View

North Eleuthera - MYEH Runway Length x Width: 6,000 x 100 Fuel: 100/Jet Port Of Entry: Yes Authority: GOVT Contact: 242-335-1068 Airport View: Airport View

Rock Sound - MYER Runway Length x Width: 7,200 x 150 Fuel: No Fuel Port Of Entry: Yes Authority: GOVT Contact: 242-334-2177 Airport View: Airport View

The Exumas

Exuma Int’l - MYEF Runway Length x Width: 8,000 x 100 Fuel: 100/Jet Port Of Entry: Yes Authority: GOVT Contact: 242-345-0607 Airport View: Airport View

Darby Island Runway Length x Width: 1,500 x 100 Fuel: No Fuel Port Of Entry: No Authority: PVT Contact: Owner Use Airport View:

Black Point - MYEB Runway Length x Width: 2,500 x 80 Fuel: No Fuel Port Of Entry: No Authority: GOVT Contact: 242-355-3060 Airport View:

Hog Cay - MYEY Runway Length x Width: 2,800 x 60 Fuel: No fuel Port Of Entry: No Authority: PVT Contact: 242-366-2123 Airport View:

Lee Stocking - MYEL Runway Length x Width: 3,000 x 75 Fuel: No Fuel Port Of Entry: No Authority: PVT Contact: 242-336-4557 Airport View:

Little Darby Island Runway Length x Width: 1,000 x 75 Fuel: No Fuel Port Of Entry: No Authority: PVT Contact: Owner Use Airport View:

Norman’s Cay - MYEN Runway Length x Width: 3,360 x 70 Fuel: No Fuel Port Of Entry: No Authority: GOVT Contact: 242-357-8846 Airport View: Airport View

Rudder Cut Cay Runway Length x Width: 2,100 x 60 Fuel: No fuel Port Of Entry: No Authority: PVT Contact: 242-366-2639 Airport View:

Sampson Cay Runway Length x Width: 2,300 x 30 Fuel: No Fuel Port Of Entry: No Authority: PVT Contact: Owner Use Airport View:

Staniel Cay - MYES Runway Length x Width: 3,030 x 75 Fuel: No Fuel Port Of Entry: No Authority: GOVT Contact: 242-355-2024 Airport View: Airport View

Farmers Cay Runway Length x Width: 2,000 x 50 Fuel: No Fuel Port Of Entry: No Authority: GOVT Contact: 242-355-4002 Airport View:

Grand Bahama Island

Freeport - MYGF Runway Length x Width: 11,000 x 150 Fuel: 100/Jet Port Of Entry: Yes Authority: PVT Contact: 242-352-6020 Airport View: Airport View

West End - MYGW Runway Length x Width: 8,000 x 150 Fuel: No Fuel Port Of Entry: No Authority: PVT Contact: Closed Airport View:

 

Inagua Island

Matthew Town - MYIG Runway Length x Width: 7,000 x 100 Fuel: 100/Jet Port Of Entry: Yes Authority: GOVT Contact: 242-339-1254 Airport View: Airport View

 

Long Island

Deadmans Cay - MYLD Runway Length x Width: 4,000 x 80 Fuel: No Fuel Port Of Entry: No Authority: GOVT Contact: 242-337-1264 Airport View:

Hard Bargain - MYLR Runway Length x Width: 3,000 x 60 Fuel: No Fuel Port Of Entry: No Authority: PVT Contact: 242-337-3000 Airport View:

Stella Maris - MYLS Runway Length x Width: 3,900 x 90 Fuel: 100/Fuel Port Of Entry: Yes Authority: PVT Contact: 242-338-2012 Airport View: Airport View

Cape Santa Maria - MYLM Runway Length x Width: 2,600 x 60 Fuel: No Fuel Port Of Entry: No Authority: PVT Contact: 242-338-5273 Airport View: Airport View

 

Mayaguana Island

Mayaguana - MYMM Runway Length x Width: 7,700 x 150 Fuel: No Fuel Port Of Entry: No Authority: GOVT Contact: 242-339-3100 Airport View: Airport View

Nassau/Paradise Island

New Providence Island or Cay: Nassau - MYNN Runway Length x Width: 11,000 x 150 Fuel: 100/Jet Port Of Entry: Yes Authority: GOVT Contact: 242-377-6100 Airport View: Airport View

Ragged Island Island or Cay: Duncan Town - MYRD Runway Length x Width: 3,800 x75 Fuel: No Fuel Port Of Entry: No Authority: GOVT Contact: 242-344-1699 Airport View:

Island or Cay: Port Nelson - MYRP Runway Length x Width: 2,400 x 80 Fuel: No Fuel Port Of Entry: No Authority: PVT Contact: 242-357-1600 Airport View: Airport View

San Salvador Island or Cay: Cockburn Town - MYSM Runway Length x Width: 8,000 x180 Fuel: Jet Fuel Port Of Entry: Yes Authority: GOVT Contact: 242-331-2131 Airport View: Airport View

To Enter The Islands of The Bahamas, Private Pilots need:

Three (3) copies of the C7A Bahamas Customs form One (1) Bahamas Immigration Card per person Proof of Citizenship - one of the following: Passport Birth Certificate and Drivers License Pilots License and Picture I.D.

When visiting The Islands Of The Bahamas, Private Pilots should expect the following: No Landing fee - for single engine private planes under 6,000 lbs. on a non-commercial trip at any Government owned airport. Landing Fee may apply at private airports.

No Overtime Customs & Immigration Fee - for private aircraft visiting The Islands Of The Bahamas where the pilot declares that he/she does not receive any remuneration and the flight is for recreational purposes.

No Transire - (C38) is needed for private pilot, cruising through The Islands Of The Bahamas for pleasure (a copy of the C7A will suffice.)

No Tie Down Fee - at any Government owned airport. Tie Down Fee may apply at private airports.

A Flight Plan must be filed - activate prior to entering The Islands Of The Bahamas and close after landing. When leaving The Islands Of The Bahamas it is mandatory to file a new flight plan.

To Leave The Islands of The Bahamas, Private Pilots Need: One copy of The Bahamas Customs General Declaration Outward Form (C7) To turn in The Bahamas Immigration card copy To file a flight plan

All persons, six years and over leaving The Islands Of The Bahamas, pay a Government Departure Tax of $15.00.

1. Fuel is NOT available on every island, but you are never more than 20 minutes flying time away from fuel.

2. The closest Bahama islands to Florida airports are Bimini and Grand Bahama Island: From Palm Beach, Miami/Ft. Lauderdale to Grand Bahama -- 60NM to Bimini -- 46NM

3. Nassau and Freeport are the two lighted runways that allow flying at night. All other airports require you to arrive and depart between sunrise and sunset. A few runways on The Out Islands have lights that are for special use only.

4. The price of fuel in The Bahamas averages $3.00 a gallon.

5. When your flight will transit an ADIZ/DEWIZ area. As a private pilot, there is an ADIZ between The Bahamas and Florida. For DVFR flights, the estimated time of ADIZ penetration must be filed at least 15 minutes prior to penetration. While flying, contact flight service before penetration for a customs squawk.

6. "Flight following" is not required, but would be nice to have.

7. At least one life jacket per person is required.

8. A life raft is not required.

9. Current customs stickers should be displayed near the left door. (The sticker can be purchased upon arrival in the U.S.)

10. There is no extra charge if you return to the United States and clear customs after regular business hours.

11. For weather information in the U.S. and in The Bahamas, call 1-800-WX BRIEF, 242-377-7178, 242-377-7116.

12. You can bring pet(s) into the Bahamas. An Import Permit is required; call Agriculture 242-325-7502.

13. You must be an instrument rating pilot to fly to Nassau and Freeport after sunset.

Discover the Islands of the Bahamas

According to the Bahamas Tourism office the Islands of the Bahamas is unique with their individual character and charm--and there is some truth to this.

Visit the main islands like beautiful Grand Bahama Island (Freeport/Lucaya) and bustling New Providence (Nassau and Paradise Island). 

Or, if you really want to get away from the crowds, visit one of the many out islands like Abaco, Andros, Acklins and Crooked Island, Biminis, Berry Islands, Cat Island, Eleuthera, Exumas, Long Island, Inaguas, Mayaguana, and San Salvador.

Bahamas Facts & Figures

Whether you need information on alcohol, camping, and our wonderful climate, or want to know about our currency, and education system, our rich history and immigration policies. The Bahamas Guide Facts and Figures section should have what you are looking for.