Press Statement on Tropical Storm Imelda - The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, Investments & Aviation - Airport Closures
Press Statement | Tropical Storm Imelda
The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, Investments & Aviation - Airport Closures
The Nassau Airport Development Company (NAD) has advised that flight operations at Lynden Pindling International Airport (LPIA) remain suspended due to Tropical Storm Imelda. All airports are expected to reopen tomorrow, Monday 29th September 2025. The table below lists the temporary closures and their anticipated reopening times.
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Airports |
Date and Time Closed |
Date and Time Opens |
Comments
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Leonard Thompson Airport |
Sunday September 28 at 10am |
Monday September 29 at 3pm |
No Abnormalities |
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Treasure Cay Airport |
Sunday September 28 at 10am |
Monday September 29 at 1pm |
Cloudy skies, off and on rain. |
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North Eleuthera Airport |
Saturday September 27 at 8pm |
Monday September 29 at 6am |
Heavy rain at 5am, no activity currently. |
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Governor’s Harbour Airport |
Saturday September 27 at 8pm |
Monday September 29 at 6am |
No rain, partially windy. |
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Rock sound Airport |
Saturday September 27 at 8pm |
Monday September 29 at 6am |
Overcast skies, winds increased and rain commenced. |
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San Andros Airport |
Saturday September 27 at 8pm |
Monday September 29 at 6am |
Light rain with light wind |
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Fresh Creek Airport |
Saturday September 27 at 8pm |
Monday September 29 at 6am |
Light wind with no rain |
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Great Harbour Cay Airport |
Saturday September 27 at 8pm |
Monday September 29 at 6am |
Light wind with no rain |
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South Bimini Airport |
Saturday September 27 at 8pm |
Monday September 29 at 6am |
Strong winds and overcast skies, |
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Mangrove Cay Airport |
Saturday September 27 at 8pm |
Monday September 29 at 6am |
Strong wind with light rain |
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Congo Town Airport |
September 27 at 8pm |
Monday September 29 at 6am |
Mild wind with off and on rain |
The Bahamas Meteorological Department, the Disaster Risk Management Authority, and the Bahamas Air Navigation Services Authority continue to monitor Tropical Storm Imelda and will issue the “all clear” once it is safe for flight operations to resume. NAD has confirmed that all airports will reopen only after necessary safety checks and preparations are completed.
Speaking on the airport closures, the Deputy Prime Minister & Minister of Tourism, Investments and Aviation, the Honourable I. Chester Cooper, emphasized the priority of public safety: “We are taking every precaution to protect our residents and visitors during Tropical Storm Imelda. Temporary airport closures are necessary to ensure safety and allow authorities to assess conditions thoroughly before flights resume.”
Dr. Kenneth Romer, Director of Aviation and Deputy Director General of Tourism, noted that the coordinated response ensures minimal risk to travelers: “The safety of everyone traveling through our airports is our top priority. NAD, together with meteorological and disaster management teams, is working around the clock to ensure that operations can restart safely as soon as conditions allow.”
Cruise operations at Nassau and other ports are also being monitored for safety. Passengers should check directly with their cruise lines for the latest schedule and operational updates, while airline passengers should follow official updates from NAD’s website at https://nassaulpia.com and social media channels.
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