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Staff & service
“Overall, the service was good and the airport experience was efficient and comfortable.”
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Airports / Bahamas / NAS
Large airport · NAS
Lynden Pindling International Airport.
Nassau, Bahamas · 16 ft elevation. 3 charter operators based here.
4.1/5
Google rating
2,421 ratings
3
Operators based
16
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Nassau, BahamasELEV 16 FTLarge airportScheduled service
4.1
Google rating
2,421
Google reviews
ratings on Google
3
Based operators
charter operators on the field
16
Field elevation
feet above sea level
27
Nearest alternate
nm to ASD
Field standing
3 operators
Charter fleet based on the field
More resident charter operators than 75% of the 651 US fields with a based fleet on the register.
27 nm
To the nearest alternate
Andros Town Airport (ASD), 6 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Lynden Pindling International Airport (MYNN / NAS) is a large commercial airport serving Nassau, Bahamas. The airport sits 16 feet above sea level. Alongside scheduled airline service, the airport handles a steady flow of private and charter traffic.
The airport anchors local charter capacity, Azure Aviation, Ltd., Blessings Aviation, and Southern Air Charter are based here. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Andros Town Airport (ASD, 27 nm), San Andros Airport (SAQ, 32 nm), and Chub Cay Airport (CCZ, 32 nm). With 2 runways, the longest 11,353-foot paved runway, NAS can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
2/ 5 reviews
Easy in & out
“Overall, the service was good and the airport experience was efficient and comfortable.”
Natalia Rojas5★ on Google
2/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“The restrooms were clean and well maintained, which is always an important detail for travelers.”
Natalia Rojas5★ on Google
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Field capability
ICAO
MYNN
IATA
NAS
FAA / Local
MYNN
Elevation
16 ft
Coordinates
25.0390° N · 77.4662° 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 16 ft, NAS sits higher than 79% of the 28 Bahamas fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 11,353 ft
- 14/3211,353 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
- 10/288,273 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 11,353 ft
NAS's 11,353 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.
Based charter operators3
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 27nmASDAndros Town AirportAndros Town
- 32nmSAQSan Andros AirportAndros Island
- 32nmCCZChub Cay AirportChub Cay
- 44nmNMCNormans Cay AirportNormans Cay
- 47nmGHCGreat Harbour Cay AirportBullocks Harbour
- 47nmMAYClarence A. Bain AirportMangrove Cay
Destinations served
Location
Open the full mapMYNN · Lynden Pindling International Airport · Nassau, Bahamas
From the ramp
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Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from NAS on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Miami (MIA) | 160 nm | 46m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 173 nm | 48m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 817 nm | 2h 18m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 835 nm | 2h 21m |
| New York (TEB) | 964 nm | 2h 39m |
| Houston (HOU) | 988 nm | 2h 42m |
| Boston (BED) | 1,090 nm | 2h 56m |
| Austin (AUS) | 1,116 nm | 3h 0m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use NAS?
- Lynden Pindling International Airport's longest paved runway is 11,353 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 NAS?
- Lynden Pindling International Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 11,353 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Are there charter operators based at NAS?
- Yes. 3 charter operators list Lynden Pindling International Airport as a home base, including Azure Aviation, Ltd., Blessings Aviation, Southern Air Charter. You can also request quotes from operators that reposition aircraft into the field.
- What is the nearest major airport to NAS?
- The closest alternate is Andros Town Airport (ASD), about 27 nm away, followed by San Andros Airport (SAQ) at 32 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from NAS to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Nashville about 2h 18m (817 nm), Washington DC about 2h 21m (835 nm), New York about 2h 39m (964 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.