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South Bimini Airport

South Bimini, Bahamas
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Gateway to the Bimini islands in the western Bahamas.

Location
South Bimini, Bahamas
South Bimini Airport (IATA: BIM, ICAO: MYBS) is a small general aviation and regional airport located on South Bimini island in the Bahamas. It serves as the primary air gateway to the Bimini islands, which are the westernmost islands of the Bahamas and situated approximately 50 miles east of Miami, Florida. The airport handles a modest volume of traffic, primarily from charter flights and small regional carriers connecting Bimini to Nassau and South Florida. Its proximity to the United States makes it a popular destination for American visitors seeking fishing, diving, and resort experiences on the islands. Passengers arriving at South Bimini typically take a short ferry ride across the channel to North Bimini, where most hotels, restaurants, and amenities are located, as the airport island itself is largely undeveloped.
Terminals
The airport features a single small terminal building suited to low-volume regional and general aviation traffic.
Getting to & from
Ground transport is limited; passengers typically board a short ferry transfer from South Bimini to North Bimini where most accommodations are located.
Airlines here
Regional carriers including Silver Airways and charter operators have provided service connecting Bimini to Fort Lauderdale and Nassau.
Notable facts
  • ›South Bimini Airport is located approximately 50 miles east of Miami, making Bimini one of the closest Bahamian destinations for American visitors.
  • ›The airport serves as the air entry point for the entire Bimini island chain.
  • ›A ferry crossing is required to reach North Bimini, where most tourist infrastructure exists.
  • ›Bimini is famous as a destination associated with Ernest Hemingway and big-game fishing.
  • ›The Resorts World Bimini development has increased tourism traffic through the airport in recent years.
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Airlines serving this airport

Silver Airways (3M)
3M
United Airlines
UA

Routes

BIM → FLL3M · SF3
BIM → FLLUA · SF3

Aircraft operating here

Saab SF340A/B2 routes
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City & Place Guide

Tiny island escape where sharks, shipwrecks, and sunsets rule

South Bimini is a small, quiet island sitting just 50 miles east of Miami, yet it feels worlds away from the mainland bustle. Connected to its livelier neighbor North Bimini by a short ferry, the island draws divers, anglers, and nature lovers seeking an unhurried Bahamian experience.

The island is best known for the Bimini Biological Field Station, shark-diving excursions, and the legendary waters that inspired Ernest Hemingway. With few permanent residents and minimal commercial development, South Bimini offers a genuine off-the-beaten-path atmosphere that feels increasingly rare in the Caribbean.

  • •Bimini Biological Field Station — world-class shark research hub open to curious visitors
  • •Bimini Road — mysterious underwater rock formation some claim is a lost remnant of Atlantis
  • •Healing Hole — a secluded tidal spring in the mangroves said to have restorative mineral waters
  • •Victory Cay — a pristine, uncrowded beach perfect for snorkeling and sunset watching
  • •The Sapona Wreck — a partially submerged concrete ship just offshore, great for diving and snorkeling
  • •Bimini Nature Trail — a short walk through native flora and quiet coastal scenery

Getting around: South Bimini has no public bus system or rideshare services. Golf carts are the primary mode of transport and can be rented near the ferry dock. A small water taxi connects South and North Bimini regularly, and taxis are available in limited numbers for longer trips across the island.

Best time: November through April offers the most pleasant weather, with calm seas, low humidity, and ideal diving and fishing conditions.

Local food: Try fresh cracked conch, lobster, and grouper at local spots, paired with johnnycake and a cold Kalik beer for an authentic Bahamian meal.

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Encyclopaedia

South Bimini Airport is an airport in South Bimini on Bimini in the Bahamas.

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