Exuma International Airport (MYEF)
Medium airport · Moss Town, Exuma, Bahamas
Airport data
| Name | Exuma International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | MYEF |
| IATA | GGT |
| Elevation | 9 ft (3 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 23°33'45" W 75°52'41" 23.56260, -75.87800 |
| Location | Moss Town, Exuma, Bahamas |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/30 | 7,051 ft (2149 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
Exuma International Airport at a glance
Exuma International Airport is a medium airport in Moss Town, Exuma, Bahamas, known to airline systems as GGT. The field elevation of 9 ft (3 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at MYEF 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, 12/30, offers 7,051 ft (2149 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 12 points roughly 120° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for MYEF 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 Exuma International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Stella Maris Airport | MYLS | 62 km (33 NM) |
| Staniel Cay Airport | MYES | 88 km (48 NM) |
| Deadman's Cay Airport | MYLD | 91 km (49 NM) |
| New Bight Airport | MYCB | 94 km (51 NM) |
| Hard Bargain Airport | MYLR | 117 km (63 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Exuma International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 9 ft field elevation of Exuma International 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 Exuma International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Exuma International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Exuma International Airport is MYEF, and its IATA code is GGT. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Exuma International Airport above sea level?
Exuma International Airport sits at an elevation of 9 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 Exuma International Airport located?
The airport lies at 23.5626, -75.8780 — in Moss Town, Exuma, Bahamas, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Stella Maris Airport, about 62 km away.
Does MYEF publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for MYEF 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 Exuma International Airport?
Exuma International Airport has one runway. The longest, 12/30, measures 7,051 ft (2149 m) with a ASP surface.