Grand Bahama International Airport

MYGF / FPO

Freeport, BS

Last Updated
Mar 4, 11:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 8 min ago
11:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
20°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 19°C
7 kt
70°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR MYGF 041100Z 07007KT 9999 FEW015CB 20/19 A3018

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 7 ft
FEW 1,500 ft AGL (CB)
🌤️
FEW (CB)
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
1,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,507 ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF MYGF 040518Z 0406/0506 09007KT 9999 FEW020 BECMG 0409/0411 09012KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
11:07Z BASE
+0h
VFR 90° 7 kt
Visibility: 10+ km

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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°
6.9 kt 1.2 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

4,257 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
88.4%
MVFR
10.2%
IFR
1.1%
LIFR
0.3%

Grand Bahama International Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 88.4% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 8.2 knots. Temperatures typically range between 6°C and 32°C with an average of 21.9°C. The best months for VFR flying are November, October, February.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: E (90°)
Average Speed: 8.2 kt
Maximum Recorded: 27 kt
Calm Winds: 2.1%
Direction Distribution:
N
14.8%
NE
22.3%
E
23.6%
SE
6.4%
S
9.6%
SW
3.8%
W
5.7%
NW
11.6%

Temperature Range

Average: 21.9°C
Range: 6°C to 32°C
6°C 32°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.9%

Best Months for VFR

November October February

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 06/24
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.9 kt

Statistics computed from 4,257 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 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.

Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.