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BAHAMAS.COM THE ISLANDS OF THE BAHAMAS Introduction

GENERAL OVERVIEW WHAT’S YOUR FLIGHT PLAN? Visitors to The Bahamas arrive by various means, but there’s no disputing that the most scenic route is by air. There is simply no better vantage point from which to soak in the stunning beauty of The Bahamas. No easier way to discover the warmth of our people. No greater freedom than island-hopping across miles of crystal-clear water.

BAHAMAS.COM THE ISLANDS OF THE BAHAMAS Introduction | Taking flight

TAKING FLIGHT The Bahamas has more than 40 , including several international airports with well-equipped FBOs and multiple smaller airports and private airfields.

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A SHORT HOP Leaving the east coast, first landfalls occur GOOD TO at Grand Bahama Island (60 NM) or Bimini (50 NM).

STAY ON COURSE KNOW Overlapping VOR/DME of NOB signals provide course guidance from the U.S. coast and throughout the most frequently travelled routes in The Bahamas.

VISIBILITY & CONDITIONS While conditions are typically VFR, GPS is the most reliable and accurate method of navigation, and GPS will get you to even the most remote islands.

FUEL UP In the islands, you are never more than 20 minutes flying time from fuel.

ISLAND HOPPING You don’t need to file a flight plan when flying between islands. Just be prepared to show your Cruising Permit on request.

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BAHAMAS.COM THE ISLANDS OF THE BAHAMAS FBOs

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GET READY TO TAKE OFF U.S. - and Bahamas - based FBOs are well-equipped to provide support and service for a seamless flight experience, including fueling, tie-down and parking, aircraft maintenance, and other services.

BAHAMAS.COM THE ISLANDS OF THE BAHAMAS BAHAMASU.S. BASEDGATEWAY FBOs

APP Jet Center, Fort Pierce Atlantic Aviation of Stuart, Jetscape,Ft. Lauderdale/ International Witham Field (KSUA) Hollywood Airport (KFLL)

Airport (KFPR) 2240 SE Witham Field Drive 240 SW 34th Street 2982 Curtis King Blvd. Stuart, FL 34996 Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33315 Ft. Pierce, FL 34946 Phone: (772) 781-4720 Phone: (954) 359-9991 Phone: (772) 489-2285 [email protected] Fax: (954) 359-8100 Fax: (772) 468-0252 atlanticaviation.com [email protected] [email protected] jetscapefbo.com appjetcenter.com Banyan Air Service,Ft. Lauderdale Executive Airport (KFXE) Marathon Jet Center / Marathon General Aviation, Florida Keys Atlantic Aviation, Orlando 5360 NW 20th Terrace Marathon Int’l Airport (KMTH) Executive Airport (KORL) Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33309 9850 Overseas Highway 400 Herndon Ave., Phone: (954) 491-3170 Marathon, FL 33050 Orlando, FL 32803 Fax: (954) 771-0281 Marathon Jet Center Phone: (407) 894-7331 [email protected] (jets & turboprops) JetA full-serve [email protected] banyanair.com/bahamas Phone: (305) 743-1995 atlanticaviation.com [email protected] Base Operations at , marathonjetcenter.com Atlantic Aviation of Palm Beach, Fort Meyers, FL (KFMY) Palm Beach Airport (KPBI) 5200 Captain Channing Page Dr. Marathon General Aviation (pistons) 3800 Southern Blvd., P.O. Box 15975 Fort Myers, FL 33907 100LL full and self-serve West Palm Beach, FL 33406 Phone: (239) 590-6600 Phone: (305) 743-4222 Phone: (561) 683-4121 Phone: (800) 545-JETS (5387) [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] marathonga.com atlanticaviation.com baseoperationsfmy.com

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North Perry Central, Stuart Jet Center, Witham (KHWO) Field Airport (KSUA)

1620 SW 75th Avenue 2501 SE Aviation Way Pembroke Pines, FL 33023 Stuart, FL 34996 Phone: (954) 966-3335 Phone: (772) 288-6700 [email protected] [email protected] stuartjet.com Signature Flight Support, Palm Beach Airport (KPBI) Sheltair Aviation, 1500 Perimeter Road Ft. Lauderdale/Hollywood Airport (KFLL) West Palm Beach, FL 33406 Phone: (561) 478-8700 1100 Lee Wagner Blvd. [email protected] Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33315 signatureflight.com Phone: (954) 359-3200 Fax: (954) 359-3211 Signature Flight Service, [email protected] Opa Locka Airport (KOPF) sheltairaviation.com/ 15001 NW 42nd Ave. fbos/fortlauderdale , FL 33054 Phone: (305) 687-8410 sanchia.rivera-beckno@ signatureflight.com signatureflight.com

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Nassau Airport Development West End, Grand Bahama Island Jet Aviation, Lynden Pindling Company, Lynden Pindling The West End Airport (MYGW) International Airport (MYNN) International Airport Phone: (242) 727-1335 Coral Harbour Road Windsor Road [email protected] P.O. Box N-8174 P.O. Box AP-59229 Nassau oldbahamabay.com/getting-here Phone: (242) 377-3355 Phone: (242) 377-0209 Fax: (242) 377-3470 jnas Fax: (242) 377-0385 Odyssey Aviation, Lynden Pindling jetaviationnassau.com International Airport (MYNN) [email protected] jetaviation.com nas.bs Coral Harbour Road P.O. Box AP-59248 Cherokee Aviation, Freeport Flight Centre, Phone: (242) 702-0200 Marsh Harbour Airport (MYAM) Grand Bahama Airport (MYGF) Fax: (242) 362-0006 Marsh Harbor, Abaco, Bahamas P.O. Box F-40359 Freeport [email protected] Phone: (242) 367-1900 Phone: (242) 352-7315 odysseyfsp.com Toll Free in USA: (866) 920-9970 Fax: (242) 351-7303 Fax: (242) 367-1901 [email protected] [email protected]

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Odyssey Aviation Bahamas Hawkline Aviation Stella San Salvador International Maris Airport (MYLS) Airport (MYSM) Stella Maris, Bahamas Cockburn Town Airport Phone: (242) 338-2006 San Salvador Fax: (242) 338-2006 P.O. Box AP-59248 Bahamas [email protected] Phone: (242) 702-0202 Mobile: (242) 376-5828 Odyssey Aviation, Fax: (242) 331-1958 Exuma International Airport (MYEF) [email protected] odysseyfsp.com Airport Road P.O. Box EX-29289, Moss Town, White Crown Aviation North Great Exuma Eleuthera Airport (MYEH) Phone: (242) 345-0308 North Eleuthera, Bahamas Mobile: (242) 357-0038 Phone: (242) 335-1650 Fax: (242) 345-0309 Fax: (242) 335-1653 [email protected] whitecrownaviation.com odysseyfsp.com

BAHAMAS.COM THE ISLANDS OF THE BAHAMAS WEEKEND THRILLS FOR FIRST-TIMERS & FLYING CLUBS FLY-INSWhether you’re planning your first flight to The Bahamas or you simply love introducing fellow pilots to the thrill of flying over water, The Bahamas Fly-In program offers an unmatched experience in a community of pilots who know—and love—our beautiful islands.

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FLY ING The Bahamas Flying AMBASSADORS Ambassadors are a group of seasoned private pilots with extensive experience flying to, and around, The Islands Of The Bahamas. With the goal of introducing new pilots to this unique thrill, the ambassadors make themselves available to share their knowledge of The Bahamas, and the ease of flying across the Gulf Stream.

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“Flying puts you in fantasy land, then you land and that fantasy continues.”

— Jeff Birch, Private Pilot

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BAHAMAS.COM THE ISLANDS OF THE BAHAMAS Resources | Customs

REQUIREMENTSCUSTOMS & FEES

Pilots must complete three Inward Declaration and Cruising Permit forms (C7A). You’ll keep one stamped copy with you; if you’re travelling to multiple islands, you may be asked for it by Customs at different airports. Each person also will complete a Bahamas Immigration Card.

Expect landing fees at many of the government airports, as well as ramp fees at the FBOs in Nassau and Freeport. A $29 departure tax applies to all passengers, as well as the pilot and co-pilot. Landing fees are calculated by aircraft weight, ranging from $4 to $75.

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DOWNLOADABLE PDFs

Find the government forms you need for entry, plus important phone numbers, flight planning guides, and more right here.

Bahamas Customs Outward Form C7

Bahamas Customs Form C7A

VFR Flight Planning Guide

Pet Permit Application

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BAHAMAS.COM THE ISLANDS OF THE BAHAMAS CONTACT US

The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism & Aviation PO. Box N-3701 Nassau, Bahamas

Tel: 1 (242) 302-2000 Toll Free: 1 (800) BAHAMAS Fax: 1 (242) 302-2098

Email: [email protected]

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