Colonel Hill Airport
Airport Airport
Colonel Hill Airport is a small domestic airport in The Bahamas serving Crooked Island/Colony settlements. It handles inter‑island flights and private charters rather than international commercial services.
Terminal Guide for Colonel Hill Airport #
Facilities are minimal - a small arrivals/departure shelter or simple terminal building typical of Bahamian domestic airstrips. Passenger processing is basic with limited on‑site services.
Getting to and From Colonel Hill Airport #
Ground access is by local taxi or pre‑arranged pickup; distances to local settlements are short but services are informal. There is no rail service. Expect short drives from the airstrip to nearby lodgings or docks.
Facilities, Shopping, and Dining at Colonel Hill Airport #
Amenities are very limited: small waiting areas, possibly basic vending or a kiosk nearby, and minimal ground services. There are generally no rental car desks, lounges, or extensive food and retail options; Wi‑Fi and luggage storage are unlikely.
Tips for Colonel Hill Airport #
- This is a small domestic airport on Crooked/Long Island in The Bahamas with limited services; check the latest inter‑island schedules before travel.
- Arrivals/departures are typically daylight-only for many small Bahamian airstrips - plan accordingly.
- Carry local cash for small purchases; on-site amenities and card acceptance may be limited.
Weather & Climate near Colonel Hill Airport #
Colonel Hill Airport's climate is classified as Tropical Savanna - Tropical Savanna climate with hot summers (peaking in August) and warm winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 19°C to 32°C. Moderate rainfall (749 mm/year).
January
January is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 19°C. Moderate rainfall (30 mm).
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February
February is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 20°C. The driest month with just 22 mm and mostly sunny skies.
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March
March is warm with highs of 28°C and lows of 21°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.
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April
April is warm with highs of 28°C and lows of 22°C. Moderate rainfall (53 mm) and mostly sunny skies.
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May
May is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 22°C). Moderate rainfall (68 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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June
June is hot, feeling like 31°C due to high humidity. Regular rainfall (90 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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July
July is hot, feeling like 33°C due to high humidity. Moderate rainfall (57 mm).
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August
August is the hottest month, feeling like 33°C due to high humidity. Moderate rainfall (64 mm).
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September
September is hot, feeling like 32°C due to high humidity. Regular rainfall (97 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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October
October is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 24°C). The wettest month with heavy rain (127 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 22°C). Moderate rainfall (65 mm) and breezy conditions.
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December
December is warm with highs of 28°C and lows of 21°C. Moderate rainfall (51 mm).