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Aeronautical Information: The Bahamas
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Designated Authorities

1. Civil Aviation

Postal address: Director of Civil Aviation
P.O. Box 975
Nassau, N.P., Bahamas
Telephone:
Fax: +809 327-7281 Ext. 204
Telex:
AFS: MYNNYAYX
Cable/SITA: CADAIR Bahamas
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2. Meteorology

Postal address: Director of Meteorology
P.O. Box 8330
Nassau, N.P., Bahamas
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3. Customs

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6. Animal Quarantine

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7. Plant Quarantine

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8. Air Navigation and Airport Charges

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9. Aircraft Accident Investigation

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Aeronautical Information Services (AIS)

1. AIS Headquarters

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E-mail: cyrilsaunders@bahamas.gov.bs
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2. International NOTAM Office (NOF)

Postal address: NOF Bahamas
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Fax: +242 377 3391
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Air Traffic Services (ATS)

1. Responsible Service

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2. ATS Units Contact List

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Airports of Entry (AOE)

Designated International Airports in Country

Airport M R A N E
           

The categories of airports are:

M-Major

International airports of entry and departure where all formalities incident to Customs, Immigration, Health and similar procedures are carried out, and which are open to scheduled and nonscheduled flights.

R-Restricted

International airports of entry and departure at which the formalities incident to Customs, Immigration, Health and similar procedures are made available on a restricted basis, to flights with prior approval only.

A-Alternate

International airports specified in the flight plan to which a flight may proceed when it becomes inadvisable to land at the airport of intended landing.

N-Nonscheduled

International airports at which approval may be granted, provided the prescribed prior notice is given, for international nonscheduled flights only; no other form of international operation is permitted.

E-External

International airports of entry and departure for international air traffic located in an administered territory, where all formalities incident to Customs, Immigration, Health and similar procedures are available.

Airport Links

     World Aero Data -- The Bahamas Airports

Aeronautical Information Publication

1. Available Online

     Not Available

Additional Remarks

1. United States International Aviation Restrictions

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2. Further Entry Requirements

     a. Private aircraft overflying or landing for noncommercial purposes need not obtain prior permission; however, prior notification is required to the airport of arrival and a flight plan must be on file. Permission must be obtained from the Ministry of Transport for obtaining overflight and landing rights for non-scheduled commercial aircraft.

     b. Nonscheduled commercial aircraft landing for commercial purposes must obtain prior permission from the Secretary, Air Transport Licensing Authority, P. O. Box N975, Nassau N.P., Bahamas (TELEGRAPHIC ADDRESS: CADAIR BAHAMAS/TELEX: NONE) prior to departure in addition to having a flight plan on file.

     c. Proof of U.S. citizenship, i.e., a passport (if you are using an expired passport it cannot be expired more than 5 years) or original or certified copy of a birth certificate with a photo ID, and onward/return ticket required for stay of up to 8 months. Passport and residence/work permit needed for residence and business. Permit required for firearms and to import pets. Departure tax of $15 must be paid at airport. For further information call Embassy of the Commonwealth of the Bahamas, 2220 Massachusetts Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20008 (202/319-2660) or nearest Consulate: Miami (305/373-6295) or New York (212/421-6420).

3. Corporate Aircraft Constraints

     None reported.

4. Special Notices

     1. Flights made between sunset and sunrise must be conducted under instrument flight rules. With the exceptions of Nassau International, Freeport International Rock Sound Airports, no aircraft will be permitted to land or take-off at any location in the Bahamas between sunset and sunrise without prior approval from the Director of Civil Aviation.

     2. New Providence-Nassau: Amphibious aircraft arriving on international flights landing at the Nassau Marine Base must land first at Nassau International Airport for customs and immigration clearance.

     3. Before turning onto final approach and before taxiing out for take-off it is recommended that pilots announce their identification, location and intention on 122.8 MHz at uncontrolled airports. Arriving aircraft should fly over strip at 1,000 feet to observe other traffic and fly a left traffic pattern.

     4. Flights From Bahamas To Florida: Pilots must comply with FAR Part 99 Security Control of Air Traffic.

Updated:
20041109

Air Traffic Organization: Operations Planning- International