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South Bimini Airport

South Bimini, Bahamas

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South Bimini Airport

South Bimini, Bahamas

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Gateway to the Bimini islands in the western Bahamas.

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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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Gateway to the Bahamas' closest island paradise from Florida

South Bimini Airport serves the tiny Bimini islands in the Bahamas, located just 50 miles east of Miami and long celebrated as a sportfishing and diving destination. The airport operates as a small general aviation and charter facility, connecting visitors to the island's laid-back Caribbean character. Ernest Hemingway famously frequented Bimini, lending the destination a storied cultural legacy that still draws travelers today.

Terminals

Main Terminal — A compact, single-building terminal handling charter flights, seaplane arrivals, and general aviation traffic with basic passenger facilities.

Ground Transport

Water taxi across the channel to North Bimini (primary connection)
Golf cart rentals on North Bimini island
Resort shuttle from Resorts World Bimini
Private taxi arrangements via resort or hotel

Nearby Hotels

Resorts World Bimini
Bimini Big Game Club Resort & Marina
Bimini Sands Resort and Marina
Blue Water Resort Bimini

Dining

The airport itself offers minimal dining, but North Bimini — a short water taxi ride away — has casual beachside bars and restaurants serving fresh seafood, conch fritters, and Bahamian staples. Resorts World Bimini features several on-site dining outlets ranging from casual poolside fare to more formal restaurant settings.

Traveller Tips

Carry Bahamian dollars or US dollars, as both are accepted on the island.
Book your water taxi or resort transfer in advance, especially during peak sportfishing season.
Bring cash, as card acceptance can be limited at smaller local establishments.
Entry requires a valid passport even when arriving from the nearby United States.

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Airlines serving this airport

Silver Airways (3M)

United Airlines

Routes

BIM → FLL3M · SF3

BIM → FLLUA · SF3

Aircraft operating here

Saab SF340A/B2 routes

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