Grand Bahama International Airport — Freeport, Bahamas
← Looking for a different airport? Search hereGrand Bahama International Airport in Freeport uses the IATA code FPO, with MYGF as its ICAO identifier.
Distance & flight time from FPO
Grand Bahama International Airport
Grand Bahama International Airport, designated FPO, serves Freeport, the second-largest city in the Bahamas, and has long been known for a runway length generous enough to accommodate large aircraft diverted from other Caribbean fields. Hurricane Dorian struck the island directly in 2019, causing severe damage to terminal buildings and grounding operations for an extended recovery period, a disruption that hit Freeport's tourism-dependent economy hard. Rebuilding efforts since then have gradually restored capacity, though the airport's infrastructure still bears signs of that recovery process in places. FPO connects Grand Bahama Island to Florida and other US gateways, supporting both the cruise-adjacent tourism that anchors Freeport's economy and the industrial shipping operations based around the island's deep-water harbor. Charter flights and private aviation make up a notable share of traffic alongside scheduled commercial service.
Runways at Grand Bahama International Airport (FPO)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 11019 ft (3359 m) | 151 ft (46 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for Grand Bahama International Airport (FPO)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| APP | APP | 126.5 MHz |
| GND | GND | 121.7 MHz |
| TWR | TWR | 118.5 MHz |
Airports near Grand Bahama International Airport (FPO)
- South Bimini Airport (BIM) — 111.1 km (69.0 mi)
- Great Harbour Cay Airport (GHC) — 124.9 km (77.6 mi)
- Treasure Cay Airport (TCB) — 131.3 km (81.6 mi)
- President Donald J. Trump International Airport (PBI) — 139.9 km (86.9 mi)
- Boca Raton Airport (BCT) — 142.0 km (88.2 mi)
- Chub Cay Airport (CCZ) — 150.7 km (93.6 mi)
- Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (FXE) — 152.3 km (94.6 mi)
- Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL) — 154.9 km (96.3 mi)
FPO lies on Grand Bahama Island, was heavily damaged by Hurricane Dorian in 2019, and has one of the longer runways among Bahamian airports.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Grand Bahama International Airport?
The IATA code for Grand Bahama International Airport is FPO.
What is the ICAO code for Grand Bahama International Airport?
The ICAO code for Grand Bahama International Airport is MYGF. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.