Statement from Bahamas Ministry of Tourism on Airport Closures Throughout The Islands Prior to Hurricane Irma Arriving

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Thursday, September 7, 2017

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NASSAU, The Bahamas: The Lynden Pindling International Airport (LPIA) in New Providence will close at the end of day Thursday, September 7th, 2017 due to the impending arrival of Category 5 Hurricane Irma. Visitors wishing to leave the country are encouraged to check with their individual airline regarding availability.

The following airports will close on Thursday, September 7:
INAGUA: Closing 12:00 p.m. on September 7
RAGGED ISLAND: Closing at Sunset on September 7
ACKLINS: Closing at Sunset on September 7
CROOKED ISLAND: Closing at Sunset on September 7
MAYAGUNA: Closing at 12:00 p.m. on September 7
LONG ISLAND: Closing at Sunset on September 7
RUM CAY: Closing at Sunset on September
EXUMA & THE CAYS: Closing at Sunset on September
SAN SALVADOR: Closing at Sunset on September 7
CAT ISLAND: Closing at Sunset on September 7
ELEUTHERA: Closing at Sunset on September 7

The following airports will close on Friday, September 8:
ANDROS, CONGO TOWN & MANGROVE CAY: Closing at 11:00 a.m. on September 8 ANDROS, FRESH CREEK AND SAN ANDROS: Closing at 4:00 p.m. on September 8
THE ABACOS: Closing at Sunset on September 8
GRAND BAHAMA: Closing at 12:00 p.m. on September 8
BERRY ISLANDS: Closing at Sunset on September 8
BIMINI: Closing at Sunset on September 8

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