Grand Bahama International Airport

MYGF / FPO

Freeport, BS

Last Updated
Feb 14, 10:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 21 min ago
10:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
16°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 15°C
3 kt
70°
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Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
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QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR MYGF 141000Z AUTO 07003KT //// R24///// // NCD 16/15 A3010

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF MYGF 140505Z 1406/1506 09003KT 9999 FEW025 BECMG 1417/1419 11009KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
10:20Z BASE
+0h
VFR 90° 3 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
17:00Z BECMG
+7h
VFR 110° 9 kt

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
YGF
06 ✈️
24

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 06/24
Active: 06
11,019 ft 151 ft ASP 61°
3.0 kt 0.5 kt
10° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - MYGF

3,793 observations | Sep 2025 - Feb 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
89.3%
MVFR
9.4%
IFR
0.9%
LIFR
0.4%

Grand Bahama International Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 89.3% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 8.1 knots. Temperatures typically range between 6°C and 32°C with an average of 22°C. The best months for VFR flying are February, November, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: E (90°)
Average Speed: 8.1 kt
Maximum Recorded: 27 kt
Calm Winds: 2.3%
Direction Distribution:
N
15.7%
NE
23.7%
E
24.1%
SE
5.4%
S
7.1%
SW
3.7%
W
6.1%
NW
12%

Temperature Range

Average: 22°C
Range: 6°C to 32°C
6°C 32°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 1%

Best Months for VFR

February November October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 06/24
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.8 kt

Statistics computed from 3,793 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Feb 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Grand Bahama International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: MYGF
IATA Code: FPO
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 7 ft MSL

Location

City: Freeport
Country: BS
Latitude: 26.558701°
Longitude: -78.695602°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 06/24
Length: 11,019 ft
Width: 151 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Grand Bahama International Airport

Overview

Grand Bahama International Airport serves Freeport, Bahamas, as a critical medium-sized airport in the Caribbean region. Located at coordinates 26.558701, -78.695602 with an elevation of 7 feet MSL, the airport provides essential air transportation infrastructure for Grand Bahama Island.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at MYGF are predominantly favorable for visual flight operations, with 88.8% of observations reporting VFR conditions. The airport experiences consistent easterly winds averaging 7.7 knots, with temperatures ranging from 10°C to 32°C and an average of 23°C. October, November, and September offer the most stable VFR flying conditions.

Notable Features

The airport features a single runway (06/24) with an impressive length of 11,019 feet, constructed with asphalt surface. Its low elevation and coastal location contribute to generally stable atmospheric conditions, with minimal instances of low-visibility weather (fog occurs in only 1.1% of observations).

Approach Considerations

Runway 06/24 demonstrates exceptional wind alignment, with favorable wind conditions present 100% of the time. Pilots can expect an average crosswind of 4.1 knots, making most approaches relatively straightforward. The consistently good visibility (average 10 statute miles) further supports predictable approach and landing operations.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.