West End Airport – WTD West End
Traveling to West End, the oldest town and westernmost settlement of Bahamian Island, is accessible by air through West End Airport. The airport serves the area of Grand Bahama. WTD Airport is strategically situated at West End, Bahamas. It is a private airport and is available for use by pre-approved aircraft by West End Airport Management and Bahamas ATC. Aircraft that fails to comply with the requirements as mandated by the management will be denied future landing privileges.
Best Time to Visit
West End Airport serves private and charter planes. The airport has one runway. WTD Airport is for daytime use only and is open from 0800H until 1700H, 7 days a week. Once the aircraft has received approval, it can land within 24 hours. The pilot should talk to the person-in-charge before landing so that customs and immigration process can be arranged. For international arrivals, there are Standard Bahamas Forms that need to be completed. Upon arriving, travelers can head-off to Deadman's Reef, a famous snorkeling spot or visit Freeport, best known for the oceanfront Lucaya district.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Travelers will surely enjoy staying their vacation at West End. For passengers that wish to learn about the island's colorful history and discover the picturesque fishing village, check-in at Old Bahama Bay Resort. The resort is situated in the historic village of West End. For passengers that are still looking for other hotel near the airport where they can check-in at is Fort Recovery Beachfront Villa & Suites Hotel, a family-friendly hotel that is within 5-minutes’ walk from Virgin Islands Coral Reef National Monument.
Passengers that wish to travel to some other islands within Freeport can book their flight at Grand Bahama International Airport.
