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Stella Maris Airport

Stella Maris, Bahamas

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Stella Maris Airport

Stella Maris, Bahamas

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Gateway to Long Island's unspoiled Bahamian shores.

Location

Stella Maris, Bahamas

Stella Maris Airport (IATA: SML, ICAO: MYLS) is a small general aviation and regional airport serving the community of Stella Maris on the northern end of Long Island in the Bahamas. It provides essential air access to this relatively remote Out Island, connecting residents and visitors to Nassau and other Bahamian destinations. The airport features a single paved runway and modest facilities suited to small turboprop and piston aircraft. It primarily serves charter operators and regional carriers linking Long Island to the Bahamian capital. The surrounding area is known for its diving, bonefishing, and the Stella Maris Resort, which draws visitors from around the world. Ground infrastructure is limited, as is typical of Out Island airports in the Bahamas. Rental cars and resort transfers are the primary means of onward travel from the terminal.

Terminals

The airport has a single small terminal building handling both arriving and departing passengers.

Getting to & from

Ground transport options include rental cars and hotel or resort shuttle transfers, as no public bus service serves the airport.

Airlines here

Regional carriers such as Southern Air Charter and Flamingo Air have provided scheduled or charter service connecting Stella Maris to Nassau.

Notable facts

›Located on the northern end of Long Island, one of the Bahamas' Out Islands.
›The airport primarily serves small turboprop and piston aircraft.
›Stella Maris Resort is a major traffic generator for the airport.
›Long Island is internationally known for blue hole diving and bonefishing.
›The runway is paved and capable of handling light regional aircraft.

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A quiet island gateway where turquoise skies meet the Bahamas

Stella Maris Airport serves the northern end of Long Island, one of the more tranquil and less-touristed islands of the Bahamas. It functions primarily as a general aviation and small regional carrier airstrip, connecting Long Island's small communities to Nassau and nearby island destinations. The airport reflects the unhurried character of Long Island itself — modest in scale but essential to the island's accessibility.

Terminals

Main Terminal — A small single-building terminal handling arrivals and departures for regional and charter flights with basic passenger facilities.

Ground Transport

Rental cars available through local operators near the airport
Taxi and shared ride services arranged through the Stella Maris Resort and local contacts
Hotel shuttle provided by Stella Maris Resort for guests

Nearby Hotels

Stella Maris Resort Club
Max's Conch Bar & Grille Guestrooms
Local vacation rental properties in Stella Maris village

Dining

In-terminal dining options are extremely limited or nonexistent, so travellers should plan meals before arriving at the airport. The nearby Stella Maris Resort offers dining open to non-guests, and small local eateries in the village provide Bahamian staples such as cracked conch and fresh fish. Stocking up on supplies in Nassau before arriving is advisable for longer stays.

Traveller Tips

Confirm your flight directly with the airline or charter operator as schedules can change with little notice on this route.
Arrive early as the terminal has minimal facilities and staff presence can be limited outside flight windows.
Arrange ground transport in advance — taxis are not always waiting at the airport upon arrival.
Bring sufficient cash as ATM access on Long Island is very limited and card acceptance is not guaranteed at local businesses.

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Airlines serving this airport

Airstars

Aeroper

Bahamasair

Routes

SML → NASPL · ATP

SML → NASUP · BE9

Aircraft operating here

British Aerospace ATP1 routes BE91 routes

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