New Bight Airport
TBI / MYCB
New Bight Airport serves New Bight on Cat Island in The Bahamas. It is a small regional airport used for inter‑island connections and general aviation rather than international long‑haul services. The facility supports tourism travel to Cat Island.
Getting to and From New Bight Airport #
Getting to and From New Bight Airport
Transfers from the airstrip into New Bight village and island accommodations are typically by taxi or pre-arranged transfer; walking may also be possible for very short distances. There is no rail service; rental cars and taxis are the standard options.
Facilities, Shopping, and Dining at New Bight Airport #
Facilities, Shopping, and Dining
Facilities are minimal at this small island airport: expect a small terminal building with limited or no food and retail options, basic restrooms, and limited ground services. Plan for few amenities and make arrangements for onward transport before you travel.
Tips for New Bight Airport #
- Bring local cash: Small island airports often have limited card facilities and few services-carry Bahamian dollars or small USD cash.
- Taxi availability: Taxis are the usual way to reach lodgings from the airstrip-confirm pick-up locations with your host before arrival.
Weather & Climate near New Bight Airport #
New Bight 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 (921 mm/year).
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Excellent | 19° - 25° | 22° | 39 mm | partly cloudy | 75% | 4.1 m/s | 1.1 high | 10.7h |
| February | Ideal | 19° - 26° | 23° | 38 mm | some cloud | 75% | 4.4 m/s | 1.5 very high | 11.2h |
| March | Ideal | 20° - 27° | 24° | 25 mm | some cloud | 74% | 4.3 m/s | 1.9 very high | 11.9h |
| April | Ideal | 22° - 28° | 25° | 38 mm | some cloud | 75% | 4.4 m/s | 2.2 extreme | 12.6h |
| May | Excellent | 23° - 29° | 26° | 93 mm | partly cloudy | 77% | 4.4 m/s | 2.2 extreme | 13.2h |
| June | Very Good | 25° - 30° | 30° | 139 mm | partly cloudy | 79% | 3.8 m/s | 2.3 extreme | 13.5h |
| July | Very Good | 25° - 31° | 33° | 64 mm | some cloud | 77% | 4.9 m/s | 2.5 extreme | 13.4h |
| August | Very Good | 25° - 32° | 33° | 104 mm | some cloud | 77% | 4.4 m/s | 2.4 extreme | 12.9h |
| September | Excellent | 25° - 31° | 32° | 112 mm | partly cloudy | 77% | 5.2 m/s | 2.0 extreme | 12.2h |
| October | Very Good | 24° - 30° | 27° | 168 mm | partly cloudy | 77% | 4.8 m/s | 1.6 very high | 11.5h |
| November | Excellent | 22° - 28° | 25° | 57 mm | partly cloudy | 75% | 6.0 m/s | 1.2 high | 10.8h |
| December | Ideal | 21° - 26° | 23° | 44 mm | some cloud | 76% | 5.0 m/s | 1.0 moderate | 10.5h |
