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New Bight Airport

Cat Island, Bahamas
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Gateway to remote and scenic Cat Island, Bahamas.

Location
New Bight, Cat Island, Bahamas
New Bight Airport (IATA: TBI, ICAO: MYCB) is a small domestic airport serving New Bight, the administrative capital of Cat Island in the central Bahamas. It provides essential air access to this relatively remote island, which is known for its natural beauty, the highest point in the Bahamas (Mount Alvernia), and its tranquil, unspoiled character. The airport operates with basic facilities suited to a small island community, handling light aircraft and regional turboprop services. It plays a vital role in connecting Cat Island residents and visitors to Nassau and other Bahamian destinations, as sea travel to the island can be lengthy.
Terminals
The airport has a single small terminal building with minimal facilities reflecting its low passenger volume.
Getting to & from
Ground transport on Cat Island is limited primarily to taxis and rental cars, with no formal public transit serving the airport.
Airlines here
Bahamasair and small regional carriers such as Southern Air Charter have historically provided service connecting Cat Island to Nassau.
Notable facts
  • ›Cat Island is home to Mount Alvernia, the highest point in the Bahamas at approximately 63 metres (206 feet).
  • ›The airport serves one of the less densely populated and more remote islands in the Bahamian archipelago.
  • ›New Bight is the administrative capital of Cat Island and the main settlement near the airport.
  • ›The runway is paved and capable of handling small turboprop regional aircraft.
  • ›Actor Sidney Poitier, a notable Bahamian figure, was born on Cat Island.
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Route map (2 destinations)

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Airlines serving this airport

Aeroper
PL
Airstars
PL
SkyBahamas Airlines
Q7

Routes

TBI → ATCQ7 · SF3
TBI → NASQ7 · SF3
TBI → NASPL · ATP
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City & Place Guide

Unspoiled beaches, deep roots, and the Bahamas' highest point.

Cat Island is one of the most authentic and least-touristed islands in the Bahamas, stretching about 48 miles long with a population of roughly 1,500 residents. Known for its lush interior, dramatic rolling hills, and pristine pink-and-white sand beaches, it offers a tranquil escape far from the crowds of Nassau or Paradise Island.

The island holds deep cultural significance as the birthplace of actor Sidney Poitier and is steeped in Bahamian bush medicine traditions and Rake-n-Scrape folk music. Visitors come for solitude, bone fishing, diving, and an unfiltered look at traditional Bahamian life. Infrastructure is minimal, which is precisely the appeal for travelers seeking an off-the-beaten-path experience.

  • •Mount Alvernia Hermitage — highest point in the Bahamas with a hand-built stone monastery and panoramic views.
  • •Fernandez Bay — sheltered, calm turquoise bay ideal for swimming and snorkeling.
  • •Deveaux Plantation ruins — atmospheric 18th-century cotton plantation with historical significance.
  • •Port Howe — historic village and site of early colonial settlement worth a quiet stroll.
  • •Greenwood Beach — eight miles of untouched pink-sand beach with virtually no crowds.
  • •Zara's Cave — small local cave system reflecting Cat Island's geological and cultural curiosity.

Getting around: There is no public bus system, rail, or rideshare service on Cat Island. Most resorts and guesthouses can arrange car rentals, which is the most practical option for exploring the island's length. Taxis are available but limited and should be arranged in advance through your accommodation. A bicycle or scooter works well for shorter trips near New Bight or Old Bight.

Best time: The best time to visit Cat Island is from mid-December through April, when the weather is dry, breezy, and comfortably warm with low humidity.

Local food: Don't miss fresh cracked conch, boiled fish with johnnycake, and locally caught grouper prepared simply at family-run restaurants, along with bush teas brewed from native herbs central to Cat Island's healing traditions.

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New Bight Airport
Encyclopaedia

New Bight Airport is an airport in New Bight on Cat Island in The Bahamas. The airport has domestic passenger flights to one destination, Nassau. The flight to Nassau from New Bight Airport is 84 miles and takes on average 30 minutes.

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