Grand Bahama International Airport (MYGF)

Large airport · Freeport, City of Freeport, Bahamas

Airport data

NameGrand Bahama International Airport
ICAOMYGF
IATAFPO
Elevation7 ft (2 m) above mean sea level
CoordinatesN 26°33'29" W 78°41'44"
26.55800, -78.69558
LocationFreeport, City of Freeport, Bahamas
Scheduled serviceYes

About Grand Bahama International Airport on Wikipedia

Runways

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLighted
06/2411,019 ft (3359 m)151 ftASPYes

Grand Bahama International Airport at a glance

Grand Bahama International Airport is a large airport in Freeport, City of Freeport, Bahamas, known to airline systems as FPO. The field elevation of 7 ft (2 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at MYGF 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, 06/24, offers 11,019 ft (3359 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 06 points roughly 60° magnetic.

For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for MYGF 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 Grand Bahama International Airport

Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.

AirportCodeDistance
South Bimini AirportMYBS111 km (60 NM)
Great Harbour Cay AirportMYBG125 km (68 NM)
Treasure Cay AirportMYAT131 km (71 NM)
President Donald J. Trump International AirportKDJT140 km (76 NM)
Boca Raton AirportKBCT142 km (77 NM)

Flight-planning notes for Grand Bahama International Airport

Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 7 ft field elevation of Grand Bahama 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 Grand Bahama International Airport

What is the ICAO code of Grand Bahama International Airport?

The ICAO identifier of Grand Bahama International Airport is MYGF, and its IATA code is FPO. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.

How high is Grand Bahama International Airport above sea level?

Grand Bahama International Airport sits at an elevation of 7 feet (2 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.

Where exactly is Grand Bahama International Airport located?

The airport lies at 26.5580, -78.6956 — in Freeport, City of Freeport, Bahamas, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is South Bimini Airport, about 111 km away.

Does MYGF publish METAR weather reports?

Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for MYGF 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 Grand Bahama International Airport?

Grand Bahama International Airport has one runway. The longest, 06/24, measures 11,019 ft (3359 m) with a ASP surface.

Current METAR & TAF for MYGF