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Flying to The Bahamas

The Bahamas can be reached quickly by air or by sea. Easy access to The Islands Of The Bahamas makes this tropical playground a popular year-round vacation destination. Its proximity to Florida means just a short hop by jet, a pleasant day by cruise ship, or a memorable voyage by private or charter boat. Explore your options for travel to the Bahamas.

When flying to the Bahamas...

-- File an International Flight Plan (http://www.faa.gov/ats/afss/miaaifss/)

-- Must have Coast-Guard approved life jackets for each person on board.

-- Activate your flight plan before leaving (in Florida go to 122.2, 122.4 or 126.7 (Miami Radio) and 122.5 out of Ft. Pierce area.)

-- Your first landing in The Bahamas must be at an official designated airport of entry in order to clear Bahamas Customs and Immigration.

-- Prior to landing, close your flight plan on 124.2 or 128.0 (Nassau Radio).

...If unable to close in the air, call (800) WX-BRIEF or (242) 377-7116. InExuma, 118.0 (Exuma Tower)

-- Prepare Gen Decs or Cruising Permit, and Immigration cards in advance if possible.

-- Be cooperative with Customs & Immigration, they’ll be happy to help.

-- You can cruise the entire Bahamas with a C7A cruising form for private pilots, but your last point of departure from The Bahamas must be an airport of entry. They will give you clearance to leave the country.

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