Leonard M. Thompson International Airport
MHH / MYAM
Leonard M. Thompson International Airport (GGT) serves George Town on Great Exuma in the Bahamas. It is a small international airport handling scheduled domestic services, regional international charters and private flights from the U.S. and Caribbean.
Terminal Guide for Leonard M. Thompson International Airport (Exuma) #
The airport has a single passenger terminal with arrivals and departures areas configured for both international and domestic traffic. Check‑in and baggage claim are compact; car rental counters and taxi desks are located landside.
Getting to and From Leonard M. Thompson International Airport (Exuma) #
George Town town centre is about 5-10 minutes from the airport by road.
- Taxi: taxis meet arrivals for short transfers into George Town and to nearby beaches; fares are generally modest.
- Car hire: rental vehicles are available at the terminal.
- Boat transfers: many resorts and excursions operate from the town harbour rather than the airport; plan transfers accordingly.
Facilities, Shopping, and Dining at Leonard M. Thompson International Airport (Exuma) #
Services are small but geared to tourists.
- Lounges: none.
- Food & drink: a café or snack kiosk is usually available landside/airside.
- Wi‑Fi & charging: limited free Wi‑Fi and a handful of charging points.
- Luggage & services: car rentals, taxi desks and tourist information are available; duty‑free options are limited.
- Accessibility: basic assistance available; request with your airline as needed.
Tips for Leonard M. Thompson International Airport #
- Carry small Bahamian dollar amounts for taxis and small purchases; some smaller vendors prefer cash.
- If you have onward boat transfers or island resort pickups, confirm pickup location in George Town - many transfers leave from the main harbour.
- Customs/immigration lines can be slow during cruise ship days; if arriving on a large flight, expect some wait time.
Weather & Climate near Leonard M. Thompson International Airport #
Leonard M. Thompson International Airport's climate is classified as Tropical Monsoon - Tropical Monsoon climate with hot summers (peaking in August) and mild winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 17°C to 32°C. Abundant rainfall (1259 mm/year), wettest in June.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Excellent | 17° - 23° | 20° | 63 mm | partly cloudy | 74% | 5.5 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 10.6h |
| February | Excellent | 17° - 24° | 21° | 69 mm | partly cloudy | 76% | 5.6 m/s | 1.3 high | 11.1h |
| March | Excellent | 18° - 26° | 22° | 61 mm | partly cloudy | 74% | 5.7 m/s | 1.7 very high | 11.9h |
| April | Excellent | 21° - 27° | 24° | 54 mm | some cloud | 75% | 5.3 m/s | 2.0 extreme | 12.7h |
| May | Excellent | 22° - 29° | 26° | 122 mm | partly cloudy | 77% | 4.8 m/s | 2.1 extreme | 13.3h |
| June | Very Good | 24° - 30° | 30° | 176 mm | partly cloudy | 79% | 4.2 m/s | 2.2 extreme | 13.6h |
| July | Excellent | 25° - 31° | 32° | 119 mm | partly cloudy | 77% | 4.3 m/s | 2.3 extreme | 13.5h |
| August | Very Good | 25° - 32° | 33° | 127 mm | partly cloudy | 77% | 4.1 m/s | 2.2 extreme | 12.9h |
| September | Very Good | 25° - 31° | 31° | 174 mm | partly cloudy | 77% | 4.6 m/s | 1.8 very high | 12.2h |
| October | Very Good | 22° - 29° | 26° | 166 mm | partly cloudy | 77% | 5.2 m/s | 1.4 high | 11.4h |
| November | Excellent | 20° - 27° | 24° | 67 mm | partly cloudy | 75% | 5.8 m/s | 1.0 high | 10.7h |
| December | Excellent | 18° - 25° | 22° | 61 mm | partly cloudy | 76% | 5.7 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 10.4h |
