North Eleuthera Airport – ELH Airport
North Eleuthera Airport is a public airport located in North Eleuthera in the Bahamas. Not only does it serve the northern part of Eleuthera Island, but also Harbour Island as well as Spanish Wells. It is currently served by 6 airlines with destinations to the United States and other areas in the Bahamas.
Best Time to Visit
ELH Airport is just one of the three airports located in Eleuthera. Among the three, it is the busiest due largely with the vacation travel bound for Harbour Island. ELH also has the most commercial airline service, private airplanes, and air charter services among the three airports in the island. There is a snack shop with gift shop in the premises of the airport but restaurants and even a bar can be found across the street. The airport only has one runway that features an asphalt surface and measures 6,020 feet long. The airlines that operate in the airport include American Eagle, Bahamasair, Delta Connection, Pineapple Air, Silver Airways, and Southern Air Charter. Destinations include Nassau, Charlotte, Miami, Fort Lauderdale as well as seasonal flights to Atlanta and Tampa.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Influx of tourists to Eleuthera is very good thanks to the many resorts in the area. The Cove, Eleuthera is a sophisticated beachfront resort that comes with beautiful suites and upscale amenities. It is a 21-minute drive to the airport. The Romora Bay Resort & Marina is a luxurious hotel with Colonial-style villas plus a scenic view of the beach. This hotel is located 3 miles from the airport. Valentines Resort & Marina is a more casual option and is more of a guesthouse than a hotel but offers beautiful ocean views as well. It is also 3 miles away from the airport.
There are nearby airports that serve the other parts of Eleuthera, namely Governor’s Harbour Airport and Rock Sound International Airport.