Private Flying
Nearly every day, our weather is as clear as our water. The cumulus clouds dot the sky at around 2,500 feet in the morning, rising to 7,500 feet in the afternoon. These are the perfect conditions for flying. Wherever you’re headed, just about every vacation spot on The Islands Of The Bahamas has an airport where you can safely land. Plan a trip. File a flight plan. Take off. Touch down. Refuel your soul.
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Private Pilots Bill Of Rights
*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 and 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 pilots, 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 Fees may apply at private airports.
*A Flight Plan must be filed—activate prior to entering The Islands Of The Bahamas and closed after landing. When leaving The Islands Of The Bahamas it is mandatory to file a new flight plan.
*Remote Communications Outlet now available--making radio contact throughout The Islands Of The Bahamas is now easier with the recently restored RCO system.
Cat Island
Low: 78°F / 26°C
Wind: WSW 10m / 10kph
