Welcome Private Pilots, See You at OSH!

Visit our booth at OSH, (Exhibit Hall C, #3170) and the Federal Pavilion, to recieve your FREE DVD on flying to the Islands. Learn how easy it is to fly to the islands. Click, view, learn, and transform your dreams to adventure!

Flight procedures and Islands overview
The Bahamas support GA, with excellent Gateway FBO's
Variety: the many different Islands of the Bahamas

BAHAMAS AVIATOR NEWS:

It's Offical, Sportpilot License Approved:

The Bahamas will accept the certification of a US / Canada sport flying pilot, the only exception is pilots MUST HAVE AS A Minimum, a Third Class Medical.

Operators of light sport aircraft must comply with all the requirements of their registry before attempting flight to Bahamas
All required a/c documents must be on the aircraft when flying in the Bahamas
Pilot must fly with both medical and license on person.

Gateway Program in Full Gear:

Fort Lauderdale, FL – A team from the Bahamas Ministry of Tourism and Aviation, will induct select Florida FBO's, as emissaries, spreading the word on the ease of flying to the premier tropical destination. Current Florida gateway FBO members include, Banyan, Showalter, Sheltair, APP, and Galaxy.

2010 Sun 'N Fun Showcases the Bahamas Message:

Banyan Hosts Successful Bahamas Day:

View Bahamas Day Video

The First Annual Bahamas Day hosted by Banyan Air Service, was a runaway success. Pilots crowded around vendors, enjoyed Bahamian cooking, attended many interestingseminars, and were entertained by a colorful Junkanoo band. Banyan Air Service, is a Bahamas Gateway FBO.

Bahamas Buzzing With GA Aircraft: More pilots are discovering how easy it is to fly yourself to the Bahamas. Private Pilots accounted for 476,593 room nights for the Bahamas, with the overwhelming majority going to the Family Islands. While the new eAPIS program is still getting tweaked, pilots reported few problems learning the system.

Stella Ramp

Chocks Feature Bahamian Student Artwork - General aviation chocks designed by students from the Out Islands of the Bahamas were given-away to pilots attending the Aviation Summit in Tampa, Florida. The program was a big hit at the show. Pilots lined up at the Bahamas Booth to get their pair, as well as listen to Greg Rolle explain flight procedures, and hand out resort literature.

eAPIS, Now In Effect!

Attention Private Flyers: When flying outside the US border, The Advance Information on Private Aircraft (eAPIS) requires that pilots of private aircraft transmit notices of arrival and/or departure a minimum of 60 minutes prior to departure. Print EAA's Knee-board guide to Border Clearence Requirements. View AOPA's eAPIS slide show

Stella Maris On the Fly

Private Pilots heading to The Bahamas this summer will find a special deal at our Resort. Stella Maris Resort Club offers pilots making their first visit to our Long Island hotel a free night. Minimum stay 3 nights – pay for 2. more

Click here to order your customs sticker.

BahamasAviator.com is for pre-planing ONLY. Always check for current flight information.