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North Eleuthera Airport.
North Eleuthera, Bahamas · 13 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
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Operators based
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Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
22 nm
To the nearest alternate
Governor's Harbour Airport (GHB), 2 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
North Eleuthera Airport (MYEH / ELH) sits in North Eleuthera, Bahamas, where it functions as a mid-sized airport. The field lies at an elevation of 13 feet. The airport supports scheduled airline service as well as private jet and charter movements.
ELH has no resident charter fleet; trips here are typically flown by operators repositioning from surrounding airports. Useful alternates include Governor's Harbour Airport (GHB, 22 nm), Rock Sound International Airport (RSD, 44 nm), and Lynden Pindling International Airport (NAS, 50 nm). ELH offers a single 6,020-foot paved runway, which supports charter types through the VIP airliner class.
For arrival logistics and seasonal timing, see the Harbour Island, BS destination guide. Use the cost estimator to model a trip from ELH, or browse verified operators serving the area.
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Field capability
ICAO
MYEH
IATA
ELH
FAA / Local
MYEH
Elevation
13 ft
Coordinates
25.4758° N · 76.6808° W
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Medium
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs Bahamas fields
state range 5–26 ft
At 13 ft, ELH sits higher than 71% of the 28 Bahamas fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 6,020 ft
- 07/256,020 ft × 100 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 6,020 ft
ELH's 6,020 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 22nmGHBGovernor's Harbour AirportGovernor's Harbour
- 44nmRSDRock Sound International AirportRock Sound
- 50nmNASLynden Pindling International AirportNassau
- 53nmNMCNormans Cay AirportNormans Cay
- 65nmGHCGreat Harbour Cay AirportBullocks Harbour
- 65nmCCZChub Cay AirportChub Cay
Destinations served
Location
Open the full mapMYEH · North Eleuthera Airport · North Eleuthera, Bahamas
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from ELH on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Miami (MIA) | 196 nm | 51m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 198 nm | 52m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 810 nm | 2h 17m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 820 nm | 2h 18m |
| New York (TEB) | 932 nm | 2h 34m |
| Houston (HOU) | 1,020 nm | 2h 46m |
| Boston (BED) | 1,054 nm | 2h 51m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 1,136 nm | 3h 3m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use ELH?
- North Eleuthera Airport's longest paved runway is 6,020 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at ELH?
- North Eleuthera Airport has one runway; the longest measures 6,020 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to ELH?
- The closest alternate is Governor's Harbour Airport (GHB), about 22 nm away, followed by Rock Sound International Airport (RSD) at 44 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from ELH to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Washington DC about 2h 17m (810 nm), Nashville about 2h 18m (820 nm), New York about 2h 34m (932 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.