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Gateway to northern Eleuthera's beaches and settlements.
Location
North Eleuthera, Bahamas
North Eleuthera Airport (IATA: ELH, ICAO: MYEH) is a small regional airport serving the northern tip of Eleuthera Island in the Bahamas. It provides essential air access to communities such as Harbour Island and Spanish Wells, which are reachable by water taxi from the nearby ferry docks.
The airport handles primarily domestic and short-haul international traffic, connecting North Eleuthera to Nassau and select Florida gateways. It plays a vital role in the local tourism economy, as Eleuthera is known for its pink sand beaches and laid-back atmosphere.
Facilities are modest, befitting a small island airport, with a single runway capable of accommodating turboprop and small jet aircraft. Passenger volumes remain relatively low, driven largely by leisure travelers and island residents.
Terminals
The airport has a single small terminal building handling both arrivals and departures for domestic and limited international traffic.
Getting to & from
Ground transport options include taxis and rental cars, with ferry and water taxi services available nearby to reach Harbour Island and Spanish Wells.
Airlines here
Airlines serving North Eleuthera have included Bahamasair, Southern Air Charter, and various regional carriers operating connections to Nassau and Florida destinations such as Fort Lauderdale.
Notable facts
- ›The airport serves as a key access point for Harbour Island, famous for its pink sand beaches.
- ›Spanish Wells, another popular settlement, is also accessed via water taxi from near the airport.
- ›The single runway is suitable for turboprop and small regional jet operations.
- ›North Eleuthera is one of several airports on Eleuthera Island, alongside Governor's Harbour Airport.
- ›The airport is owned and operated by the Bahamas government through the Airport Authority.
This profile is provided for general information only. Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
