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The Bahamas set to close airports ahead of Irma

NASSAU, The Bahamas – The Lynden Pindling International Airport (LPIA) in New Providence, Bahamas will close at the end of day Thursday, September 7th, 2017 due to the impending arrival of Category 5 Hurricane Irma.

Lynden Pindling International Airport

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
  • 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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