Travel Info
Commercial AirlinesThere is a wide range of direct commercial flights to Freeport from many Eastern hub cities. Atlanta, Charlotte, Cincinnati, Newark, Hartford, Philadelphia and New York City are most common. There are also connecting flights from Miami, Palm Beach, Tampa, and Fort Lauderdale. From Freeport, Deep Water Cay will arrange private taxis to pick up arriving guests and transport them to McLean’s Town. Then a 5-minute private water taxi brings guests to the island. By BoatThe recommended approach is from the south by way of the Northwest Providence Channel. The approach channel and harbor have 5-foot depths at Mean Low Tide. We can accommodate boats and yachts up to 200 feet, with electric and water hook ups available. To schedule your arrival by radio, please note that Channel 16 is monitored. Coordinates are 77 56W/26 38N. Private AirstripThe club’s private 4,000-ft paved jet airstrip, along with the ability to clear Bahamian Customs and Immigration on island, make Deep Water Cay readily accessible for those arriving by private aircraft. Air Strip Code Name:MYGD Unicom:Monitor channel 122.8 |
Runway Information:4,000 feet long Latitude:26 degrees, 38 minutes NORTH Longitude:77 degrees, 56 minutes WEST Information on this site is not valid for flight planning or navigation. Flight planning and navigation should be done using official charts. No warranty of fitness for any purpose is made or implied. Use of the aerodrome is a pilot’s discretion. Landing fees:$100.00 per aircraft for landing $100.00 per aircraft for departure Customs / Immigration:Clearing on-island, subject to prearrangement and availability. Guest is responsible for all associated fees, including any overtime charges incurred. Deep Water Cay can accommodate 6-8 planes for overnight stay with chocks provided. Be advised that tie-down service is not provided, and that Freeport, Grand Bahama (FPO) is the nearest location for fuel purchase. For further information, please contact Deep Water island office at (242) 353-3073. |
