Governor's Harbour Airport (MYEM)
Medium airport · Governor's Harbour, Central Eleuthera, Bahamas
Airport data
| Name | Governor's Harbour Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | MYEM |
| IATA | GHB |
| Elevation | 26 ft (8 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 25°17'5" W 76°19'52" 25.28470, -76.33100 |
| Location | Governor's Harbour, Central Eleuthera, Bahamas |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/33 | 8,024 ft (2446 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
Governor's Harbour Airport at a glance
Governor's Harbour Airport is a medium airport in Governor's Harbour, Central Eleuthera, Bahamas, known to airline systems as GHB. The field elevation of 26 ft (8 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at MYEM 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, 15/33, offers 8,024 ft (2446 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 15 points roughly 150° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for MYEM 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 Governor's Harbour Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| North Eleuthera Airport | MYEH | 41 km (22 NM) |
| Rock Sound International Airport | MYER | 46 km (25 NM) |
| Normans Cay Airport | MYEN | 91 km (49 NM) |
| Arthur's Town Airport | MYCA | 98 km (53 NM) |
| Lynden Pindling International Airport | MYNN | 117 km (63 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Governor's Harbour Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 26 ft field elevation of Governor's Harbour 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 Governor's Harbour Airport
What is the ICAO code of Governor's Harbour Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Governor's Harbour Airport is MYEM, and its IATA code is GHB. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Governor's Harbour Airport above sea level?
Governor's Harbour Airport sits at an elevation of 26 feet (8 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Governor's Harbour Airport located?
The airport lies at 25.2847, -76.3310 — in Governor's Harbour, Central Eleuthera, Bahamas, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is North Eleuthera Airport, about 41 km away.
Does MYEM publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for MYEM 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 Governor's Harbour Airport?
Governor's Harbour Airport has one runway. The longest, 15/33, measures 8,024 ft (2446 m) with a ASP surface.