Airports in Abacos

[Erin]

Is the airport open, any reports as to its condition?
Thanks.

[Distance]

on the radio they said they heard MH airfield underwater. But hopefully aid will be in Abaco by tomorrow

[kgibbs]

Just saw a report from CNN and saw the airport underwater. Water was up to the doors at the terminal and water as far as you could see towards the runway. Looks like it may not be open for several days.

[islandpilot]

please post if you see any updates...we would like to fly over supplies

[Cathy Arizona]

Tami from Guana emailed that the airport is now open to charter flights. She was uncertain about regular flights.

[Judith Clisby]

Has anyone in Tc seen Florence and family??Also Jackie and Manuletha Bootle???
Would like damage report on the Townhouses on Brigantine Beach Rd which is next to the timeshares and across the street from Mariners Cove?? Throw in a report on the timeshares if possible???
Thank you,
Judy Clisby

[Tami Siewruk]

Hello Everyone



I have to say I am sorry I was given some bad information on the airports. I did see planes flying over yesterday and 2 people here told me that Marsh was open. In fact the person who first told me was the sister in law of the man that flew the plane that went over. She confirmed through another source for me that the airport was open. My husband is on his way to Marsh Harbor right now to get the real scoop and I’ll report back.. Again I am sorry for the misinformation.
But I just read this on the board





TC airport is operating




We're in the Atlanta area and looking to Hitch Hike with anyone who may be flying to TC from the Southeast. I called Continental and they have flight out of Miami at 1:15 today. Still waiting any word on how the beachfront of GTC is before we come down. We'd be happy to split charter- please email me.

Thanks, Brad Barrett

I just had a friend ( Johnny Roberts of Nippers ) in the states call and the agent told them that is was not open or operating in TC

[Moderator242]

Tami, it is not necessary to post information about the airports on every thread. I have stuck this thread so it will stay with the others so any information as to the airports should be posted here.

The purpose of having separate threads for each cay, and now the airports, is to keep it simple and streamlined as possible.

Anyone making a post to the Board should make sure they are in the correct thread for the cay they are inquiring about.

[Tami Siewruk]

Hello Everyone

I have to say I am sorry I was given some bad information on the airports. I did see planes flying over yesterday and 2 people here told me that Marsh was open. In fact the person who first told me was the sister in law of the man that flew the plane that went over. She confirmed through another source for me that the airport was open. My husband is on his way to Marsh Harbor right now to get the real scoop and I’ll report back.. Again I am sorry for the misinformation.

But I just read this on the board


TC airport is operating

We're in the Atlanta area and looking to Hitch Hike with anyone who may be flying to TC from the Southeast. I called Continental and they have flight out of Miami at 1:15 today. Still waiting any word on how the beachfront of GTC is before we come down. We'd be happy to split charter- please email me.

Thanks, Brad Barrett
I just had a friend ( Johnny Roberts of Nippers ) in the states call and the agent told them that is was not open or operating in TC

[Tami Siewruk]

Thanks so much it was a real pain doing that . I was thinking that people were only checking their forum so I needed to post on each section! I can relax a bit now. Again Thanks!

[bellavista]

Tami--

You're doing a GREAT job.
Hope you are getting some rest.
Hope to see you and Mike soon.
Skip

[floridacargocat]

Re Spanish Cay Airport. This is what Suzanne wrote me a few minutes ago:
"runway free of obstruction but ramp with lots of sand and weed. working on it at the moment....have no power and water at the moment and can not reach cust and immigration yet"

[floridacargocat]

Re TCB. Got this message from Jeff:
"got call today at 1130 from island admin sat phone airport is open and accepting flights "
No specific info re availability of Customs and Immigration.

[RobertM]

Cable Bahamas in Nassau is trying to find out who owns the satellite dish at the Treasure Cay Airport. Please send me a private message if you know and I will forward the info to Cable Bahamas.

[chasesend]

Marsh Harbour Airport is open according to MIA Flight Service- at 11:30 today- They reported 2500' is useable the rest is covered with water. It is a 5000' runway.

[dadco]

Hello Everyone



I have to say I am sorry I was given some bad information on the airports. I did see planes flying over yesterday and 2 people here told me that Marsh was open. In fact the person who first told me was the sister in law of the man that flew the plane that went over. She confirmed through another source for me that the airport was open. My husband is on his way to Marsh Harbor right now to get the real scoop and I’ll report back.. Again I am sorry for the misinformation.
But I just read this on the board





TC airport is operating




We're in the Atlanta area and looking to Hitch Hike with anyone who may be flying to TC from the Southeast. I called Continental and they have flight out of Miami at 1:15 today. Still waiting any word on how the beachfront of GTC is before we come down. We'd be happy to split charter- please email me.

Thanks, Brad Barrett

I just had a friend ( Johnny Roberts of Nippers ) in the states call and the agent told them that is was not open or operating in TC







My Husband has a flight on continental from MIA at 1:15 today. Our home is ilocated in Great Cistren, Abacos. Please let me know if you need any information from that area. Hopefully he will be able to get in touch with me later tonite.

Lily

[Abacobrad]

I was just told by Continental they canceled the 1:15 from Miami? Was told that they are not sure and won't know until mid morning tomorrow about the next flight.

[floridacargocat]

Re MHH 2500 ft usable, 2500 under water. Depends on which part is under water, aircraft may not be able to taxi up to the terminal. Very difficult situation.

[Tami Siewruk]

Daniel from Calypso called Johnny Roberts in the states to say TC was open! YES!

[dadco]

Well just goes to show how the Air Lines can give false information. My husband got to MIA and Continental said there would be no flight out and they would not refund his money. He did get his refund and is headed to FT. Dale Air Port to get a flight into Marsh Harbor or Treasure Cay does any one know of Treasure Cay Airport is it open.

Lily Key Largo (Great Cistren)

[Tami Siewruk]

The airports in Treasure and Scotland is now OPEN. Marsh Harbour remains closed . When my husband went out there it still had 2 feet of water.

[dadco]

In ref: to Continental flight, My husband David and friend Bob got a flight out tomorrow on 8:00am Air Florida. I know what your thinking. Hope all goes well.
They will be flying into TC. Hoping to get a ride into Great Cistren when they land sometime in the morning.

Lily
Key Largo
(Great Cistren)

[vintageatlinda]

vintage will be flying to treasure and marsh harbor tomorrow 9/9/04 as i understand at this time. their office is in operation if you need to call.

[bobby]

Just spoke to someone on Abaco who is trying to get a flight off the island and said MH airport is closed.

[floridacargocat]

Was at US Customs at PBI, and the officers there told me, that a flight, leaving from Ferrin Sawyers terminal, has indeed landed at PBI this afternoon.

[Erin]

I just spoke with Continental and confirmed my flight tomorrow from Miami to MHH. I spoke with 3 different people just to be sure and they all said the same thing "it shows open". I think they may route us to treasure cay then who knows what. I'll call tomorrow before I fly just to check again.

[DanielLevison]

Hi Brad,

We are setting up a charter to get to Guana later in the week. Do you know Jim Elliott?
He owns the treehouse on Guana.So far we have four people. You can email me at daniellevison@mkmanagement.com
or call me at 404-210-3254.

Also what was the damage to Nippers? Is Johnny and his family ok?
Tell Johnny that Jimmy Elliot and his friend Danny said hello.

[Tami Siewruk]

Johnny is in Miami with wife and baby. He is trying to get a charter back to Guana.
Nippers is fine we just had to dig it out from 3 feet of sand all over the deck.

[Tami Siewruk]

My Husband has a flight on continental from MIA at 1:15 today. Our home is ilocated in Great Cistren, Abacos. Please let me know if you need any information from that area. Hopefully he will be able to get in touch with me later tonite.

Lily
Ok Treasure is open . Patty from Blue Dolphin says Marsh is open. I have know idea how after my husband made a visit to the airport today and it was under water but any way that's the report.

[Tami Siewruk]

Hello Erin, Patty from Blue Dolphin says they are open. Mike took the ferry to Marsh today and went to the airport becuase we couldn't believe any of the reports and he said it's under 2 feet of water. Who knows? I hope you make it ! HUGS!



Tami






I just spoke with Continental and confirmed my flight tomorrow from Miami to MHH. I spoke with 3 different people just to be sure and they all said the same thing "it shows open". I think they may route us to treasure cay then who knows what. I'll call tomorrow before I fly just to check again.

[floridacargocat]

Just got the info, that Walkers Cay is open. Will see tomorrow.

[coconutscottage]

Daniel,

Sent you an email. Would be interested in hooking up with that charter.

Scott and Tammy,

Coconuts Cottage

[MaggieD]

This AM Continental checked in Jubb & Louie for Newark, To Fll to TCB. Now all continetal flights to TCB have been canceled. So they are hanging out in FLL airport, Any one who has a charter or flight over and is looking to share, pls call Louie Louie on cell # 908-656-1615. Also TSA took away the chain saws, they must be in original box-unopened for checked luggage.

[Between Storms]

alert the airline at checkin and TSA will check it. Their concern is gas residue in the tanks so electrics are not supposed to be a problem. They also suggested we remove blades before we put the chainsaw in our luggage. I intend to also put a note on the saw indicating that it is electric and I was told it was OK. Obviously this won't help you without a generator.
Regards,
-Phil

[floridacargocat]

As much as I regret it to say, but gas-driven chainsaws fall under the category of hazardous material, and airlines like Continental do take it seriously, when it comes to comliance of Hazardous Material. Be thankful that TSA doesn't even go one step further (as they apparently do not know the HazMat regulations). Electrical chainsaws do not fall under HazMat regulations. I may get some comments, but these are the rules.

[floridacargocat]

Was at Walkers Cay today. the airfield is operational, but pilots will be questioned by Miami Flight Service, why they go there, as the airfield apparently has not been officially declared opened by the Bahamian authorities. Walkers Cay runway is operational and clear of any debris, no washouts, nothing. Made several flybyes for safety reasons, and the landing was uneventful. Customs at Walkers is operational, and when you leave, you are asked to pay your Bahamas Departure Tax.

[bellavista]

For what it's worth--American in US is saying MHH will be open tomorrow for Eagle flight.
Anybody else heard this.

[Paul & Teri Crossett]

My husband is in Ft Lauderdale Airport leaving in the next few minutes. They are going to Treasure Cay first then Marsh Harbor. They will have seats available for the return flights back to Ft. Lauderdale. The cost will be $142.00 plus departure fees. No agent is available by phone. If you are needing or wanting to leave Treasure Cay or MH today they suggest being to the airport by 3:00 pm. This is with Florida Coastal Airlines. Good Luck. Teri

[Tami Siewruk]

The only airlines that I heard are landing in Marsh Harbour are

Yellow Air Taxi

Island Express

Calypso






This AM Continental checked in Jubb & Louie for Newark, To Fll to TCB. Now all continetal flights to TCB have been canceled. So they are hanging out in FLL airport, Any one who has a charter or flight over and is looking to share, pls call Louie Louie on cell # 908-656-1615. Also TSA took away the chain saws, they must be in original box-unopened for checked luggage.

[Tami Siewruk]

A friend on mine from the states just emailed this note to me.

Just heard from Am Eagle.
They have cancelled our flight for Friday.

I know these planes are landing

http://www.calypsoair.com/ (http://www.calypsoair.com/)

http://www.flyyellowairtaxi.com/ (http://www.flyyellowairtaxi.com/)

http://oii.net/islandexpress/

http://www.calypsoair.com/ (http://www.calypsoair.com/)

[Abakimmy]

Flew in on Island Air/Vintage's 19 seat Beech 1900 today. We landed first at Marsh and the main terminal building in still not usable due to rainwater flooding. We cleared at the "mid field" terminal building but it really was just handing our passports to immigration and then outside telling the customs guy what we had. There's no waiting area so Abaco is NOT for sissies! All the runway is usable. Then flew down the island chain to Treasure which has no problems whatsoever. Many flights coming and going. All that stuff American and Continental telling you about these airports not being open is BS! Wide open and BUSY!

[norvell]

Glad to hear some first hand info re: airports, etc. Please keep us posted as you continue on your trip to GTC. Anxious to hear reports.

[M&M]

The Miami Herald had a hurricane Frances aftermath slide show that included an aerial photo of MHH.

http://www.miami.com/mld/miamiherald/slideshow.htm?content_id=9594751&pub_name=miamiherald&language=en&palette_name=miamiherald&site_name=miami&start=3&component_title=&component_desc=

[coconutscottage]

I was able to book a Saturday morning flight to MHH on Yellow Air Taxi.

Scott

[Cloverleaf]

Thoses of you using commerical air traffic need to keep an eye on Hurricane Ivan which is bearing down on Southern Florida. Right now it is Category-5 and is anticipated over the Miami area Monday AM.

http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/ftp/graphics/AT09/refresh/AL0904W5+GIF/052103W5.gif

[texas]

The Miami Herald had a hurricane Frances aftermath slide show that included an aerial photo of MHH.

http://www.miami.com/mld/miamiherald/slideshow.htm?content_id=9594751&pub_name=miamiherald&language=en&palette_name=miamiherald&site_name=miami&start=3&component_title=&component_desc=

thanks so much for taking the time to post those photos - pictures say soooo much more than any of the postings about the aftermath - especially when you are still waiting on info regarding damage to your own property that is there.

[johnnycake]

I am at our car rental building right now at the Marsh Harbour airport (9:50PM EST). This afternoon the airport building and our rental building was re-powered back up. There was a crew cleaning around the building and a tow truck towing flooded vehicles away from the area. The ramp for the planes looks like it has dried up and there was a plane parked in front of the M H Terminal building late this afternoon. SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO Maybe the M H Terminal building will be open very soon.

[bellavista]

thanks for such a timely update. sorry that Eagle didn't get the message and prematurely cancelled Fri's flight.

[johnnycake]

I don't know when the M H terminal will be officially open. When it does open then the commericial flights will start to come in. The Bahama government has to officially announce that it is reopened. There was a lot of water inside the building during the rain flood out here at the airport. I could see throught the window that there has to be a lot of cleanup inside the building. Once everything is cleaned up it should open right away. I would think that it should almost reopen tommorrow(Friday)

[Dana]

Continental Connection left the gate and was "in the air" at 1:15 today (Thursday). This was flight #9147 departing FLL at 12:35.

[johnnycake]

That may have been the plane that I saw in front of the M H terminal buiding today. Well, I will put a notice on the board first thing in the morning if I see that the MH Terminal building is being used by in and out going commercial flights. I hope it will be open

[janeramsay]

American was supposed to begin flying out of MHH today but we have been called twice: once to say Friday's flight was cancelled and now Saturday's flight is cancelled. When we asked why - they are giving us the reason of high winds coming off IVAN. I cannot see how when Abaco is reporting no winds now but certainly higher winds by Sunday. Safety first. Hopefully Continental will pick up some of the Amer. Airlines passengers trying to get off the islands.

[johnnycake]

Friday Morning 8 am EST. The MH Airport Terminal building is CLOSED. I talked to one of the airport workers this morning and they said that maybe next week the building will be reopened. Charter flights are flying in and out of MH Airport. Vintage airline is in and out. The planes are still going the the Cherokee Air Hanger office on the west side of the runway. I was told by one of the M H airport workers that commercial flights are flying in and out of Treasure Cay Airport but I can't verify that. Since I am located right here at the MH airport, I will let you know when I see the first commercial flight using the MH Terminal building. I am going to try to get our car rental office up and running today at the MH Airport.

[AbacoVacations]

9/10/03 130PM We just spoke to Johnnycake and he has currently lost his Internet connection but wanted us to post the following information for him:

A Continental flight has arrived into Marsh Harbour Airport and they cleared their passengers using the main terminal building.

A big thanks to Johnnycake for this great news!:)

[Abakimmy]

We flew out yesterday Sept 10th from Treasure and went to Marsh to pick up pax and the main terminal building is open and normal now.