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Small island gateway serving the remote Rum Cay.
Location
Port Nelson, Bahamas
Rum Cay International Airport (IATA: RCY, ICAO: MYRP) is a small general aviation airport serving Port Nelson on Rum Cay, a sparsely populated island in the southern Bahamas. The airport provides essential air access to a community largely dependent on fishing, diving tourism, and subsistence activities, with the island having a population of only a few hundred residents.
The facility primarily handles light aircraft and charter flights, connecting Rum Cay to Nassau and other Bahamian islands. It plays a critical role in the island's connectivity given the limited marine transport options available to residents and visitors.
Terminals
The airport has a simple, small terminal building consistent with the low passenger volumes typical of remote Bahamian out-island airports.
Getting to & from
Ground transport on Rum Cay is extremely limited, with taxis and informal vehicle hire representing the primary means of reaching Port Nelson from the airport.
Airlines here
No scheduled commercial airlines maintain regular service; the airport is served primarily by charter operators and private general aviation flights.
Notable facts
- ›Rum Cay is one of the least populated islands in the Bahamas, contributing to very low airport traffic.
- ›The airport carries the 'International' designation in name but handles predominantly domestic and private traffic.
- ›Rum Cay is known for world-class scuba diving, and the airport serves visiting divers arriving by charter aircraft.
- ›The island's road infrastructure is minimal, making air access via this airport especially important for residents.
- ›The ICAO code MYRP places it within the MY- block assigned to the Bahamas.
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 Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
