South Bimini Airport (MYBS)
Medium airport · South Bimini, Bimini, Bahamas
Airport data
| Name | South Bimini Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | MYBS |
| IATA | BIM |
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 25°41'60" W 79°15'53" 25.69990, -79.26470 |
| Location | South Bimini, Bimini, Bahamas |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 5,409 ft (1649 m) | 100 ft | ASP | Yes |
South Bimini Airport at a glance
South Bimini Airport is a medium airport in South Bimini, Bimini, Bahamas, known to airline systems as BIM. The field elevation of 10 ft (3 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at MYBS are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 09/27, offers 5,409 ft (1649 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 09 points roughly 90° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for MYBS shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to South Bimini Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport | KFLL | 98 km (53 NM) |
| Miami International Airport | KMIA | 103 km (56 NM) |
| North Perry Airport | KHWO | 103 km (56 NM) |
| Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport | KOPF | 104 km (56 NM) |
| Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport | KFXE | 106 km (57 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for South Bimini Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 10 ft field elevation of South Bimini Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 28 airports and airfields we list for Bahamas — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about South Bimini Airport
What is the ICAO code of South Bimini Airport?
The ICAO identifier of South Bimini Airport is MYBS, and its IATA code is BIM. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is South Bimini Airport above sea level?
South Bimini Airport sits at an elevation of 10 feet (3 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is South Bimini Airport located?
The airport lies at 25.6999, -79.2647 — in South Bimini, Bimini, Bahamas, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport, about 98 km away.
Does MYBS publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for MYBS appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at South Bimini Airport?
South Bimini Airport has one runway. The longest, 09/27, measures 5,409 ft (1649 m) with a ASP surface.