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Clarence A. Bain Airport

Mangrove Cay, Bahamas

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Clarence A. Bain Airport

Mangrove Cay, Bahamas
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Gateway to Andros Island's remote Mangrove Cay.

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Mangrove Cay, Bahamas
Clarence A. Bain Airport is a small regional airport serving Mangrove Cay on Andros Island, the largest island in the Bahamas. It provides essential air access to this relatively remote community, which is otherwise accessible primarily by boat. The airport handles light general aviation and small commercial charter and scheduled flights, connecting Mangrove Cay to Nassau and other Bahamian destinations. It plays a vital role in supporting local residents, tourists, and the bonefishing industry for which Andros is internationally renowned. The facility is modest in scale, with a single runway and basic infrastructure suited to small aircraft operations typical of the Family Islands of the Bahamas.
Terminals
The airport has a single small terminal building with minimal passenger facilities, typical of Bahamian Family Island airports.
Getting to & from
Ground transport from the airport is limited to taxis and private arrangements, as public transit infrastructure on Mangrove Cay is minimal.
Airlines here
Southern Air Charter and other small Bahamian regional carriers have provided scheduled or charter service connecting Mangrove Cay to Nassau.
Notable facts
  • ›Andros Island is the largest island in the Bahamas and is divided into three administrative districts, with Mangrove Cay as a central district.
  • ›The airport's IATA code is MAY and ICAO code is MYAB.
  • ›Andros is world-famous for bonefishing, drawing anglers who rely on small airports like Clarence A. Bain for access.
  • ›The airport serves as a critical lifeline for island residents who depend on air travel for medical and commercial needs.
  • ›The runway is designed to accommodate small twin-engine and turboprop aircraft typical of inter-island Bahamian service.
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Gateway to Andros Island's untouched creeks and quiet cays

Clarence A. Bain Airport serves the remote community of Mangrove Cay on Andros Island, the largest island in the Bahamas. Named in honour of a local Bahamian figure, it functions as a small domestic airstrip connecting this sparsely populated area to Nassau and other island destinations. The airport reflects the unhurried pace of Andros, catering primarily to island-hoppers, fishing enthusiasts, and ecotourism visitors.

Terminals
  • Main Terminal — A single small terminal building handling domestic arrivals and departures with basic passenger facilities.
Ground Transport
  • Taxi service from local drivers (pre-arrangement recommended)
  • Car rental via local operators (limited availability, book ahead)
  • Water taxi connections to nearby cays
Nearby Hotels
  • Mangrove Cay Inn
  • Seascape Inn
  • Local guesthouses in Mangrove Cay village
Dining

Dining options at the airport itself are extremely limited, so travellers should plan accordingly. The surrounding Mangrove Cay community offers small local restaurants and cookshops serving traditional Bahamian dishes such as cracked conch, peas and rice, and fresh-caught fish. It is advisable to confirm opening hours in advance as schedules can be irregular.

Traveller Tips
  • Confirm your flight and any schedule changes directly with your carrier, as services to Mangrove Cay operate on limited frequency.
  • Arrange ground transport before you arrive, as taxis are not always waiting at the terminal.
  • Carry sufficient cash, as ATMs are scarce on Mangrove Cay and card facilities are unreliable.
  • Pack light — small island aircraft often have strict baggage weight limits.

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Clarence A. Bain Airport is an airport serving Mangrove Cay, one of the districts of the Bahamas, on Andros Island.

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