Bahamas

  • Overflight Permit is Not Required.
  • Flight plans should be submitted at least 2 hours before departure from the origin.

For Landing permits in Bahamas:

  • Complete the designated landing permit application form as provided by the civil aviation authorities of Bahamas.
Landing Permits

Airports in Bahamas

Geographical and Administrative Data Airport

Geographical Location: (LPIA) is situated in Nassau, the capital city of The Bahamas.

Airport Communications: 
(Nassau Clearance: 118.300 MHz, Nassau ATIS: 118.700 MHz, Nassau Ground: 121.700 MHz, Control Tower: 119.500 MHz)

  • Airport Type : Civil
  • Airport Hours : Ops H24; 
  • Admin M-F 0900-1700L
  • Customs : 24 Hours
  • Control Tower : 24 Hours
  • Elevation : 16ft
  • IATA Airport Code : NAS
  • ICAO Airport Code : MYNN
  • Latitude: 25.0390° N
  • Longitude: 77.4661° W
  • Immigration : 24 Hours
  • Time : UTC-5.00
  • Operating Hours : Ops H24;
  • Runway : 11353 x 150, 14/32

Available Hotels

Visas for crew members are typically granted upon arrival via the general declaration (gendec), and they generally have a limited validity period, usually up to 72 hours.

  • Grand Hyatt Baha Mar: (10km from Lynden Pindling International Airport)

  • Nassau Beach – All Inclusive: (11.5km from Lynden Pindling International Airport)

  • The Island House: (6.4km from Lynden Pindling International Airport)

  • Margaritaville Beach Resort – Nassau: (15.4km from Lynden Pindling International Airport)

  • British Colonial Nassau: (15.6km from Lynden Pindling International)

Ground Handling Services Offered by Airways Flight Support

  • Oversight of Airline Diversions
  • Coordination for Emergency Medical Flights
  • Facilitation of Chartered Cargo Operations
  • Provision of Fuel Stop Services
  • Support for Delivery Flights during Aircraft Ferries
  • Assistance with Humanitarian Relief Operations
  • Management of Helicopter Transportation Services
  • Arrangement of Passenger Flights in accordance with Part 91 & Part 135 Regulations

Geographical and Administrative Data Airport

Geographical Location: (FPO) is located on the island of Grand Bahama in The Bahamas.

Airport Communications: 
(Freeport ATIS: 119.275 MHz, Freeport Clearance: 121.700 MHz, Freeport Ground: 121.700 MHz, Control Tower: 118.500 MHz)

  • Airport Type : Civil
  • Airport Hours : 24 Hours
  • Control Tower : 0600-2200L, O/T O/R
  • IATA Airport Code : FPO
  • ICAO Airport Code : MYGF
  • Latitude: 26.5587° N
  • Longitude: -78.6956° W
  • Elevation : 7ft
  • Customs : 24 Hours
  • Immigration : 24 Hours
  • Time : UTC-5.00
  • Operating Hours : 24 Hours
  • Runway : 11021 x 150, 06/24ft

Available Hotels

Visas for crew members are typically granted upon arrival via the general declaration (gendec), and they generally have a limited validity period, usually up to 72 hours.

  • Lighthouse Pointe at Grand Lucayan Resort: (10.4km from Grand Bahama International Airport)

  • The Grand Lucayan: (10.3km from Grand Bahama International Airport)

  • The Marlin at Taino Beach Resort & Clubs: (12.0km from Grand Bahama International Airport)

  • Pelican Bay Hotel: (10.6km from Grand Bahama International Airport)

  • Dolphin Cove: (8.5km from Grand Bahama International Airport)

  • Memories Grand Bahama: (10.1km from Grand Bahama International Airport)

Ground Handling Services Offered by Airways Flight Support

  • Oversight of Airline Diversions
  • Coordination for Emergency Medical Flights
  • Facilitation of Chartered Cargo Operations
  • Provision of Fuel Stop Services
  • Support for Delivery Flights during Aircraft Ferries
  • Assistance with Humanitarian Relief Operations
  • Management of Helicopter Transportation Services
  • Arrangement of Passenger Flights in accordance with Part 91 & Part 135 Regulations

Geographical and Administrative Data Airport

Geographical Location: Located in Marsh Harbour, Abaco.

Airport Communications: (Abaco Islands ATIS: 128.000 MHz)

  • Airport Type : Civil
  • Airport Hours : M-F 1200Z – SS
  • Customs : 24 Hours
  • Control Tower : Unattended
  • Elevation : 8ft
  • IATA Airport Code : MHH
  • ICAO Airport Code : MYAM
  • Latitude : N26-30.6
  • Longitude : W077-05.1
  • Immigration : 24 Hours
  • Time : UTC-5.00
  • Operating Hours : M-F 1200Z – SS
  • Runway : 09/27 6100 x 100ft

Available Hotels

Visas for crew members are typically granted upon arrival via the general declaration (gendec), and they generally have a limited validity period, usually up to 72 hours.

  • Abaco Beach Resort: (6.0km from Leonard M. Thompson International Airport)

  • Calypso Hills Hideaways Ltd: (10.4km from Leonard M. Thompson International Airport)

  • The Conch Inn Hotel and Marina: (5.2km from Leonard M. Thompson International Airport)

Ground Handling Services Offered by Airways Flight Support

  • Oversight of Airline Diversions
  • Coordination for Emergency Medical Flights
  • Facilitation of Chartered Cargo Operations
  • Provision of Fuel Stop Services
  • Support for Delivery Flights during Aircraft Ferries
  • Assistance with Humanitarian Relief Operations
  • Management of Helicopter Transportation Services
  • Arrangement of Passenger Flights in accordance with Part 91 & Part 135 Regulations

Geographical and Administrative Data Airport

Geographical Location: (GGT) is located on Great Exuma, one of the islands in The Bahamas.

Airport Communications: 
(Exuma Islands Clearance: 128.000 MHz, Exuma Islands ATIS: 118.500 MHz, Control Tower: 118.000 MHz)

  • Airport Type: Civil
  • Airport Hours: M-F 1400-2200Z, O/T O/R
  • Control Tower: 24 Hours
  • IATA Airport Code: GGT
  • ICAO Airport Code: MYEF
  • Latitude: 23.5623° N
  • Longitude: -75.8772° W
  • Elevation: 9ft
  • Customs: 24 Hours
  • Immigration: 24 Hours
  • Time: UTC-5.00
  • Operating Hours: M-F 1400-2200Z, O/T O/R
  • Runway: 7000 x 150, 12/30 ft

Available Hotels

Visas for crew members are typically granted upon arrival via the general declaration (gendec), and they generally have a limited validity period, usually up to 72 hours.

  • Grand Isle Resort and Residences: (11.4km from Exuma International Airport)

  • Kahari Resort: (14.6km from Exuma International Airport)

  • Cottage Cut Villas: (17.3km from Exuma International Airport)

Ground Handling Services Offered by Airways Flight Support

  • Oversight of Airline Diversions
  • Coordination for Emergency Medical Flights
  • Facilitation of Chartered Cargo Operations
  • Provision of Fuel Stop Services
  • Support for Delivery Flights during Aircraft Ferries
  • Assistance with Humanitarian Relief Operations
  • Management of Helicopter Transportation Services
  • Arrangement of Passenger Flights in accordance with Part 91 & Part 135 Regulations

Geographical and Administrative Data Airport

Geographical Location: (ELH) is located on the island of Eleuthera in The Bahamas.

  • Airport Type : Civil
  • Airport Hours : M-F 1400-2200Z, O/T O/R
  • Control Tower : Nil
  • IATA Airport Code : ELH
  • ICAO Airport Code : MYEH
  • Latitude: 25.4748° N
  • Longitude: -76.6837° W
  • Elevation : 27ft
  • Customs : 24 Hours
  • Immigration : 24 Hours
  • Time : UTC-5.00
  • Operating Hours : M-F 1400-2200Z, O/T O/R
  • Runway : 6019 x 100, 07/25ft

Airport Communications: 
(Eleuthera Island Clearance: 128.000 MHz, Eleuthera Island ATIS: 118.300 MHz)

Available Hotels

Visas for crew members are typically granted upon arrival via the general declaration (gendec), and they generally have a limited validity period, usually up to 72 hours.

  • The Cove Eleuthera: (20.9km from North Eleuthera Airport)

  • Tingum Village Hotel: (5.8km from North Eleuthera Airport)

  • Rock House Hotel and Restaurant: (5.3km from North Eleuthera Airport)

  • The Landing Hotel & Restaurant: (5.3km from North Eleuthera Airport) 

Ground Handling Services Offered by Airways Flight Support

  • Oversight of Airline Diversions
  • Coordination for Emergency Medical Flights
  • Facilitation of Chartered Cargo Operations
  • Provision of Fuel Stop Services
  • Support for Delivery Flights during Aircraft Ferries
  • Assistance with Humanitarian Relief Operations
  • Management of Helicopter Transportation Services
  • Arrangement of Passenger Flights in accordance with Part 91 & Part 135 Regulations

Airways Flight Support Services

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February 12, 2025

Inquiries from Flight Dispatchers

Typical inquiries from flight dispatchers regarding Overflight & Landing in Bahamas.

Authority to Issue Bahamas Overflight & Landing Permits
  • Bahamas Civil Aviation Authority
  • Mailing Address: Bahamas Civil Aviation Authority, Bahamas.

he airspace over The Bahamas is typically managed by the Miami ARTCC (Air Route Traffic Control Center) in the United States. The Bahamas FIR (Flight Information Region) falls under the jurisdiction of the Miami ARTCC, which provides air traffic control services for the region.
its associated FIR code is “KZMA“

  • Charter and Private Operator Services

  1. Overflight Permits

  2. Cargo Flight Overfly Permits

  3. Commercial Airlines

  • Commercial Airlines

  1. Monthly Block Permits

  2. Seasonal Block Overflight Permits

  3. Overfly Country Navigation Settlement

  • Business Jets and Airliners Services

  1. Landing Permits

  2. Airport Parking Slot Arrangement

  • Bahamas Civil Aviation Authority operational hours (24/7).
  • Weekend schedule in the Bahamas (Saturday and Sunday).

  • No Overflight Permit Required for Transiting Bahamas Airspace.

Air Operating Certificate (Private Aircraft AOC not applicable)

Airworthiness Certificate

Certificate of Insurance

Noise Certification

Aircraft Registration Certificate

As per Bahamas Civil Aviation regulations, there are no processing fees from the CAA for the issuance of Bahamas Overflight Permits.
The Bahamas Civil Aviation Authority will directly issue the air navigation bill to the Airline/Operator.

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