# ELH — North Eleuthera Airport

> Machine-readable reference for ELH. Single-airport scope. Re-fetch when content_generated_at changes.

Canonical: https://airport.flights/airport/elh
HTML page: https://airport.flights/airport/elh
Markdown alt: https://airport.flights/airport/elh.md
JSON: https://airport.flights/api/airport/ELH.json (includes live arrivals + weather)
Sitemap: https://airport.flights/sitemap-airports.xml
Last refreshed: 2026-06-17T09:14:32.594+00:00

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## Identity

- Name: North Eleuthera Airport
- IATA: ELH
- ICAO: MYEH
- City: North Eleuthera
- Country: BS (BS)
- Timezone: America/Nassau
- Distance from city: 10 km (6 mi) N of Governor's Harbour
- Runways: 1
- Terminals: 1
- Annual passengers: unknown

## Overview

Welcome North Eleuthera Airport (ELH) presents a unique blend of simplicity and functionality, more akin to a remote island airstrip than a bustling international hub. Located 10 km north of Governor's Harbour, this airport is an integral part of community life, with its tiny terminal building serving as both an arrival point and departure lounge. Rather than staying inside the limited facilities, savvy travelers know the best food and atmosphere are found across the street in a cluster of local bars and restaurants, marking the true heart of North Eleuthera’s airport community. At a glance ELH is the primary air gateway for connections to Harbour Island and Spanish Wells, although it indeed feels far removed from the hustling nature of commercial aviation. Despite its simplicity, ELH manages a significant flow of traffic thanks to commercial airline services and private charters. However, everything from boarding passes to baggage claims operates manually, offering a throwback experience in the age of digital travel. Terminals & layout North Eleuthera Airport consists of a single terminal, where Southern Air, Bahamasair, and Pineapple Air operate. Passengers can expect basic ameni…

## Terminals (1)

- **Main Terminal**
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/elh/terminals/main-terminal

## Dining (4)

- **Local Bar**
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/elh/restaurants/local-bar
- **Local Restaurant**
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/elh/restaurants/local-restaurant
- **Small Café**
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/elh/restaurants/small-cafe
- **Snack Bar**
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/elh/restaurants/snack-bar

## Shops (2)

- **Gift Shop**
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/elh/shops/gift-shop
- **Souvenir Shop**
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/elh/shops/souvenir-shop

## Parking (1)

- **Airport Parking Lot** — Surface lot
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/elh/parking/airport-parking-lot

## Ground transport (3)

- **Harbour Island Water Taxi** — Boat · Roughly 20–30 minutes total ELH to Harbour Island including road taxi and boat, under typical conditions (forum-reported)
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/elh/transport/harbour-island-water-taxi
- **Local Taxis** — Road · About 1.5 hours ELH–Governor’s Harbour by road (FlyerTalk diversion transfer) · : null},{
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/elh/transport/local-taxis
- **Spanish Wells Water Taxi** — Boat
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/elh/transport/spanish-wells-water-taxi

## Insider tips

- _Insider_: Across the street from the terminal, dine at local restaurants and bars for better food options than what's inside the airport.
- _Time_: Plan for analog travel, as North Eleuthera operates manually with hand-written boarding passes and no digital kiosks.
- _Avoid_: Skip tight connections. Allow extra time for the taxi-boat-taxi chain to Harbour Island or Spanish Wells.
- _Quiet_: Retreat to the post-security room with AC and a snack bar to escape the heat and crowding of check-in.
- _Money_: Bring cash, as island taxis and local eateries often prefer or require it, despite card-only airline desks.
- _Local_: Opt for White Crown Aviation FBO for a quieter, controlled waiting environment if flying private or charter.
- _Avoid_: Expect limited shopping options; the gift and souvenir shop will not fulfill any major shopping needs.

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## Live data

Live arrivals, departures, and weather are not in this static reference. Fetch:
- https://airport.flights/api/airport/ELH.json — JSON with current live boards + weather (12h cache)
- https://airport.flights/airport/elh/arrivals — HTML page with live arrivals
- https://airport.flights/airport/elh/departures — HTML page with live departures