2/ 5 reviews
Easy in & out
“It's very easy travel thru and customs and immigration were very polite and friendly.”
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Airports / Bahamas / FPO
Large airport · FPO
Grand Bahama International Airport.
Freeport, Bahamas · 7 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
3.8/5
Google rating
412 ratings
0
Operators based
7
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Freeport, BahamasELEV 7 FTLarge airportScheduled service
3.8
Google rating
412
Google reviews
ratings on Google
7
Field elevation
feet above sea level
60
Nearest alternate
nm to BIM
Field standing
60 nm
To the nearest alternate
South Bimini Airport (BIM).
Overview
Grand Bahama International Airport (MYGF / FPO) sits in Freeport, Bahamas, where it functions as a large commercial airport. Field elevation is 7 feet above sea level. Scheduled carriers operate here, and the field also sees regular private and charter activity.
While no charter operators list FPO as their home base, the field is reachable for repositioned charter aircraft from nearby bases. The closest alternate fields are South Bimini Airport (BIM, 60 nm), Great Harbour Cay Airport (GHC, 67 nm), and Treasure Cay Airport (TCB, 71 nm). The field has a single 11,019-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
Trip costs from FPO are driven by the aircraft category flown and how far it must reposition. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from FPO to plan your flight.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
2/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“You can get delicious snacks a a beverage of your choice, in the American Gate C & D area!”
Edward Monk5★ on Google
2/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“Outstanding service from Bahamas Air customer service desk!”
Pierre B5★ on Google
Themes counted by keyword across Google review texts for Grand Bahama International Airport, every quote is verbatim from a real review.
Field capability
ICAO
MYGF
IATA
FPO
FAA / Local
MYGF
Elevation
7 ft
Coordinates
26.5580° N · 78.6956° 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
Large
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs Bahamas fields
state range 5–26 ft
At 7 ft, FPO sits lower than 68% of the 28 Bahamas fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 11,019 ft
- 06/2411,019 ft × 151 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 11,019 ft
FPO's 11,019 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.
- 60nmBIMSouth Bimini AirportSouth Bimini
- 67nmGHCGreat Harbour Cay AirportBullocks Harbour
- 71nmTCBTreasure Cay AirportTreasure Cay
- 76nmPBIPalm Beach International AirportWest Palm Beach
- 77nmBCTBoca Raton AirportBoca Raton
- 81nmCCZChub Cay AirportChub Cay
Location
Open the full mapMYGF · Grand Bahama International Airport · Freeport, Bahamas
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from FPO on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Nashville (BNA) | 705 nm | 2h 2m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 746 nm | 2h 8m |
| New York (TEB) | 888 nm | 2h 28m |
| Houston (HOU) | 897 nm | 2h 29m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 1,017 nm | 2h 46m |
| Boston (BED) | 1,022 nm | 2h 47m |
| Austin (AUS) | 1,024 nm | 2h 47m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 1,031 nm | 2h 48m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use FPO?
- Grand Bahama International Airport's longest paved runway is 11,019 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 FPO?
- Grand Bahama International Airport has one runway; the longest measures 11,019 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to FPO?
- The closest alternate is South Bimini Airport (BIM), about 60 nm away, followed by Great Harbour Cay Airport (GHC) at 67 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from FPO to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Nashville about 2h 2m (705 nm), Washington DC about 2h 8m (746 nm), New York about 2h 28m (888 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.