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Fuel is NOT available on every island, but you are never more than 20 minutes flying time away from fuel.
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The closest Bahama islands to Florida airports are Bimini and Grand Bahama Island:
From Palm Beach, Miami/Ft. Lauderdale
to Grand Bahama -- 60NM
to Bimini -- 46NM
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Nassau and Freeport are the two lighted runways that allow flying at night. All other airports require you to arrive and depart between sunrise and sunset. A few runways on The Out Islands have lights that are for special use only.
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The price of fuel in The Bahamas averages $2.60 a gallon.
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When your flight will transit an ADIZ/DEWIZ area. As a private pilot, there is an ADIZ between The Bahamas and Florida. For DVFR flights, the estimated time of ADIZ penetration must be filed at least 15 minutes prior to penetration. While flying, contact flight service before penetration for a customs squawk.
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"Flight following" is not required, but would be nice to have.
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At least one life jacket per person is required.
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A life raft is not required.
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Current customs stickers should be displayed near the left door. (The sticker can be purchased upon arrival in the U.S.)
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There is no extra charge if you return to the United States and clear customs after regular business hours.
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For weather information in the U.S. and in The Bahamas, call 1-800-WX BRIEF, 242-377-7178, 242-377-7116.
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You can bring pet(s) into the Bahamas. An Import Permit is required; call Agriculture 242-325-7502.
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You must be an instrument rating pilot to fly to Nassau and Freeport after sunset.
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