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Airports / Bahamas / SML
Medium airport · SML
Stella Maris Airport.
Stella Maris, Bahamas · 10 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.6/5
Google rating
22 ratings
0
Operators based
10
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Stella Maris, BahamasELEV 10 FTMedium airportScheduled service
4.6
Google rating
22
Google reviews
ratings on Google
10
Field elevation
feet above sea level
26
Nearest alternate
nm to LGI
Field standing
#4 / 26
Bahamas airports by Google rating
4.6★ across 22 Google ratings , ranked against 26 rated Bahamas fields.
26 nm
To the nearest alternate
Deadman's Cay Airport (LGI), 4 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Stella Maris Airport (MYLS / SML) sits in Stella Maris, Bahamas, where it functions as a mid-sized airport. Field elevation is 10 feet above sea level. Scheduled carriers operate here, and the field also sees regular private and charter activity.
While no charter operators list SML as their home base, the field is reachable for repositioned charter aircraft from nearby bases. The closest alternate fields are Deadman's Cay Airport (LGI, 26 nm), Exuma International Airport (GGT, 34 nm), and Hard Bargain Airport (MYLR, 40 nm). The field has a single 4,000-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to light jets.
Trip costs from SML 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 SML to plan your flight.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
2/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“The bathrooms were clean, there’s proper security, and the whole place is well managed.”
Elixi5★ on Google
2/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“Fast, easy and friendly.”
Air Flight Charters5★ on Google
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Field capability
ICAO
MYLS
IATA
SML
FAA / Local
MYLS
Elevation
10 ft
Coordinates
23.5823° N · 75.2686° 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, SML sits higher than 50% of the 28 Bahamas fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 4,000 ft
- 13/314,000 ft × 75 ftAsphaltUnlit
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 4,000 ft
SML's 4,000 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to light jets.
- 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.
- 26nmLGIDeadman's Cay AirportDeadman's Cay
- 34nmGGTExuma International AirportMoss Town
- 40nmMYLRHard Bargain Airport
- 45nmTBINew Bight AirportCat Island
- 50nmZSASan Salvador International AirportSan Salvador
- 67nmATCArthur's Town AirportArthur's Town
Location
Open the full mapMYLS · Stella Maris Airport · Stella Maris, Bahamas
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from SML on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Miami (MIA) | 304 nm | 1h 6m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 322 nm | 1h 9m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 929 nm | 2h 34m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 958 nm | 2h 38m |
| New York (TEB) | 1,039 nm | 2h 49m |
| Houston (HOU) | 1,132 nm | 3h 2m |
| Boston (BED) | 1,151 nm | 3h 5m |
| Austin (AUS) | 1,261 nm | 3h 20m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use SML?
- Stella Maris Airport's longest paved runway is 4,000 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to light jets. 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 SML?
- Stella Maris Airport has one runway; the longest measures 4,000 ft on a paved surface.
- What is the nearest major airport to SML?
- The closest alternate is Deadman's Cay Airport (LGI), about 26 nm away, followed by Exuma International Airport (GGT) at 34 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from SML to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Miami about 1h 6m (304 nm), Palm Beach about 1h 9m (322 nm), Washington DC about 2h 34m (929 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.