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Flight Support in Bahamas

Comprehensive Flight Support Services in
Bahamas International Airports

Airways Flight Support provides trusted aviation solutions across the Bahamas, ensuring smooth operations at every stage of your journey. From comprehensive flight planning and precise fuel coordination to swift overflight and landing permit arrangements, we deliver complete ground handling support tailored to your needs.

Whether your flights operate through Nassau, Freeport, or other key airports across the islands, our dedicated team ensures efficient coordination and stress-free travel. Choose Airways Flight Support for professional expertise, dependable service, and cost-effective aviation solutions across the Bahamas.

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Flight & Route Planning

Flight Permits & Slots

Ground Handling

aviation fueling Service

Airline Crew Support

Inflight Catering

Requirements for Bahamas Overflight and Landing Permits

  • Provide a comprehensive flight schedule.
  • Include the entry and exit points along with the ATC flight plan.
  • Submit colored copies of crew licenses.
  • Provide copies of crew medical certificates.
  • Include the last simulator training record or last proficiency check report for the crew.
  • Provide details of lead passengers for passenger flights.
  • Include operator billing address, email, telephone number, and fax number.

Airports List For 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

Queries from Flight Dispatchers

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

Required Aircraft Documentation

  • Air Operating Certificate (Private Aircraft Exempt)
  • Airworthiness Certificate
  • Insurance Documentation
  • Noise Compliance Certificate
  • Aircraft Registration Documentation

Official Bahamas Overflight & Landing Permits Processing Fees

  • 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.

Validity of a Bahamas Overflight Permit

No Overflight Permit Required for Transiting Bahamas Airspace.

Working hours of the Bahamas Civil Aviation Authority

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

Types of Permits in Bahamas

Charter and Private Operator Services

  • Overflight Permits
  • Cargo Flight Overfly Permits
  • Commercial Airlines

Commercial Airlines

  • Monthly Block Permits
  • Seasonal Block Overflight Permits
  • Overfly Country Navigation Settlement

Business Jets and Airliners Services

  • Landing Permits
  • Airport Parking Slot Arrangement

Special Category Flights

  • State/Military Aircraft (diplomatic clearance required)
  • Scientific Research
  • Aerial Survey

Authority to Issue Bahamas Overflight & Landing Permits

  • Bahamas Civil Aviation Authority
  • Mailing Address: Bahamas Civil Aviation Authority, Bahamas.

FIR's In Bahamas Airspace

The 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“

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