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Airports / Bahamas / RSD
Medium airport · RSD
Rock Sound International Airport.
Rock Sound, Bahamas · 10 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.2/5
Google rating
59 ratings
0
Operators based
10
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Rock Sound, BahamasELEV 10 FTMedium airportScheduled service
4.2
Google rating
59
Google reviews
ratings on Google
10
Field elevation
feet above sea level
25
Nearest alternate
nm to GHB
Field standing
#11 / 26
Bahamas airports by Google rating
4.2★ across 59 Google ratings , ranked against 26 rated Bahamas fields.
25 nm
To the nearest alternate
Governor's Harbour Airport (GHB), 5 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Rock Sound International Airport, listed as MYER / RSD, is a mid-sized airport in Rock Sound, Bahamas. The field lies at an elevation of 10 feet. The airport supports scheduled airline service as well as private jet and charter movements.
RSD has no resident charter fleet; trips here are typically flown by operators repositioning from surrounding airports. Useful alternates include Governor's Harbour Airport (GHB, 25 nm), Arthur's Town Airport (ATC, 32 nm), and Normans Cay Airport (NMC, 39 nm). RSD offers a single 7,213-foot paved runway, which supports charter types through the VIP airliner class.
Quotes for flights out of RSD vary with aircraft type, repositioning, and schedule flexibility. Use the cost estimator to model a trip from RSD, or browse verified operators serving the area.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
3/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“Everyone was great and helpful even in the pouring rains!!”
stephen nichols5★ on Google
2/ 5 reviews
Easy in & out
“It's single building, low tech space and has quick and kind customer service.”
Kennedys Kids4★ on Google
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Field capability
ICAO
MYER
IATA
RSD
FAA / Local
MYER
Elevation
10 ft
Coordinates
24.8916° N · 76.1776° 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 10 ft, RSD sits higher than 50% of the 28 Bahamas fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 7,213 ft
- 09/277,213 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 7,213 ft
RSD's 7,213 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.
- 25nmGHBGovernor's Harbour AirportGovernor's Harbour
- 32nmATCArthur's Town AirportArthur's Town
- 39nmNMCNormans Cay AirportNormans Cay
- 44nmELHNorth Eleuthera AirportNorth Eleuthera
- 46nmTYMStaniel Cay AirportStaniel Cay
- 53nmTBINew Bight AirportCat Island
Location
Open the full mapMYER · Rock Sound International Airport · Rock Sound, Bahamas
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from RSD on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Miami (MIA) | 230 nm | 56m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 238 nm | 57m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 846 nm | 2h 22m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 865 nm | 2h 25m |
| New York (TEB) | 964 nm | 2h 39m |
| Houston (HOU) | 1,057 nm | 2h 51m |
| Boston (BED) | 1,083 nm | 2h 55m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 1,180 nm | 3h 9m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use RSD?
- Rock Sound International Airport's longest paved runway is 7,213 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 RSD?
- Rock Sound International Airport has one runway; the longest measures 7,213 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to RSD?
- The closest alternate is Governor's Harbour Airport (GHB), about 25 nm away, followed by Arthur's Town Airport (ATC) at 32 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from RSD to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Miami about 56m (230 nm), Palm Beach about 57m (238 nm), Washington DC about 2h 22m (846 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.