Stella Maris Airport (SML)

Stella Maris, BS 🇧🇸 Medium Airport Scheduled Service

ICAO

MYLS

IATA

SML

Elevation

10 ft

Region

BS-LI

Local Time

Airport Information

GPS Code: MYLS

Local Code: Not available

Location: 23.582317° N, -75.268621° E

Continent: North America

Type: Medium Airport

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Online Reviews Summary

Stella Maris Airport (MYLS/SML) generally receives positive traveler reviews, often highlighted for its efficiency and friendly atmosphere. Travelers appreciate the ease of navigating this smaller airport, particularly noting smooth customs procedures.

What Travelers Love

Efficiency and Ease of Access: The airport is consistently praised for its quick check-in processes and overall "easy in and out" experience.
Smooth Customs and Immigration: Travelers, especially private pilots, find customs to be very smooth and quick, making it a stress-free point of entry into the Bahamas. This is a significant advantage for those flying to other Bahamian islands without customs facilities.
Friendly and Accommodating Staff: Reviewers frequently mention the nice and accommodating agents and crew members, contributing to a welcoming atmosphere.
Well-Maintained Runway and Facilities for Pilots: Private pilots appreciate the good runway condition with favorable winds, availability of Jet A and 100LL fuel, and accommodating Fixed Base Operations (FBO) services.
Sufficient Parking: There is a sufficient amount of parking available on both sides of the main buildings.

Common Complaints

Limited Indoor Seating: The airport has limited indoor seating, though outdoor seating is available.
Bathroom Cleanliness: One recent review noted the bathroom was small and smelled weird.
Road Improvements: Ongoing improvements to surrounding roads might cause potential delays when accessing the airport.

Overall, Stella Maris Airport offers a convenient and pleasant experience for travelers, especially those arriving via private aircraft, due to its efficient operations and friendly staff. While indoor seating is limited and there are minor cleanliness concerns in the restrooms, its strengths in customs processing and overall ease of use make it a recommended entry point to Long Island.

Last updated: 52 days ago

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Airport Routes

Stella Maris Airport (SML) offers 6 flight routes operated by 3 airlines. Major carriers include Southern Air Charter, Makers Air and Bahamasair. Popular destinations from Stella Maris include Fort Lauderdale Exec, Lynden Pindling Int'l (Nassau), Montreal Metropolitain and Cyril E King.

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Fort Lauderdale Exec (FXE) new
Lynden Pindling Int'l (Nassau) (NAS) new
Cyril E King (STT) new
Montreal Metropolitain (YHU) new

Popular Flight Routes

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Top Airlines

Operating at Stella Maris Airport

Airlines by Flight Activity

Based on observed flight operations and route network

Airline	Routes	Flights	Destinations	Last Activity
Southern Air Charter `SOA` / `PL`	1	23	1	Jan 27, 2026
Makers Air `WMA` / `W7`	1	6	1	Jan 27, 2026
Bahamasair `BHS` / `UP`	1	2	1	Jan 27, 2026

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For Pilots

Designation	Length	Width	Surface	Status
`13/31`	4000 ft	75 ft	ASP	Active

Type	Description	Frequency
UNIC	UNICOM	`122.8 MHz`

Ident	Name	Type	Frequency
`ZLS`	Stella Maris	NDB	`526 kHz`

Ground Transportation

Last updated: Nov 21, 2025

Taxis

Taxis are generally available at the airport to meet arriving flights. It is highly recommended to pre-arrange a taxi with your hotel or a local provider to ensure availability. Fares are not typically metered, so you should agree on the price with the driver before your journey begins.

Rental Cars

Several local car rental companies operate on Long Island and serve the airport. Vehicles must be booked in advance. A company representative will usually meet you at the airport with your car upon arrival, as there are no large rental agency counters inside the terminal. Driving is on the left side of the road.

Public Transportation

There is no formal public bus or transit system on Long Island. Transportation from the airport is exclusively by taxi, pre-booked hotel shuttle, or rental car.

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Distances are approximate and calculated as straight-line distances.

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