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There are two airstrips on northern Long Island: Cape Santa Maria and Stella Maris. Whether you stay for a night or a month, private pilots enjoy a 15% discount on beachfront accommodation, with some blackout dates during peak travel periods.
| Stella Maris — MYLS | Long Island, Bahamas 23° 35′ N – 75° 16′ W AOE Airport Phone: 242-338-2006 |
| Runway | 13/31 3,900′ x 75′ redone in 2006 |
| Unicom | 122.8 (answered) |
| NDB | 526 ZLS (strongest NDB in the islands) |
| Navigation Aids | Nassau VOR 112.7D, ZQA 126° radial 148nm |
| FSS | Nassau Radio 128.0, 124.2 File or cancel from altitude |
| Elevation | 10′ |
| Windsock | SE, near ramp Northeast of runway – good condition |
| Obstacles | Hill 1 mile southeast, tower 1 mile |
| Status | Private |
| Fuel | Avgas, Jet A MC/VISA/AMEX accepted |
| Traffic Pattern | Left hand for runway 31, right hand for runway 13 |
| Customs/Immigration | 07:00 – 18:00 winter 07:00 – 19:00 summer Call 242-338-2012 before arrival |
| Hotel | Cape Santa Maria Beach Resort: 242-338-5273 |
| Landing fees | Based on weight, $7 – $40 |
| Parking/Tie down | Paved pad SE, space for 40 total |
| Repairs | Limited repairs, overnight park service available |
| Beaches | Excellent small sandy coves in area |
| Settlement | Stella Maris, 1 mile east |
| Cape Santa Maria — MYLM | Long Island, Bahamas 23° 39′ N – 75°20′ W |
| Runway | 2,200′ x 60′ Compacted dirt and asphalt, fairly smooth Best suited to small aircraft |
| Unicom | 122.8 |
| Navigation Aids | Nassau VOR 112.7D, ZQA 125° radial 142nm |
| FSS | Nassau Radio 124.2 File or cancel from altitude |
| Elevation | 8′ |
| Windsock | Building northwest corner of runway |
| Status | Private |
| Fuel | None |
| Customs/Immigration | None |
| Hotel | Cape Santa Maria Beach Resort: 242-338-5273 |
| Transportation | None: taxis at Stella Maris Airport |
| Landing fees | None |
| Parking | Room for 6 – 10 airplanes |
| Beaches | Superb 20 miles of luscious leeward beaches |
| Settlement | Stella Maris, 10 miles south |
A delight.
– New York