Four airports in The Bahamas have joined Airports Council International–Latin America and the Caribbean (ACI-LAC) through Avports. Announced on November 10, 2026, the membership strengthens Caribbean representation within the regional airport association.
The airports are South Bimini (BIM), North Eleuthera (ELH), Governor’s Harbour (GHB) and Exuma (GGT), all listed under Avports in ACI-LAC’s airport membership directory.
Avports previously participated in ACI-LAC as a World Business Partner. Its expanded membership brings the four Bahamian gateways into the organisation’s airport community, with opportunities for exchanges on safety, operations, sustainability, passenger experience and innovation.
An existing airport development programme
ACI-LAC identifies Island Airport Development Partners (IADP) and Bimini Airport Development Partners (BADP) as the management entities working with Avports as airport operator under long-term public-private partnerships with the Bahamian government.
For Exuma, North Eleuthera and Governor’s Harbour, consortium partner Plenary describes a US$132 million project under a 50-year design, build, finance, operate and maintain concession. Financial close was reached in August 2025, predating the ACI-LAC membership announcement. Plenary Americas participates as developer and equity investor alongside Phoenix Infrastructure Group and Avports.
The programme includes new terminals and aircraft rescue and firefighting facilities at Exuma and North Eleuthera, plus targeted airside improvements across the three airports. Plenary says the terminal designs incorporate expanded check-in, security screening, immigration and customs facilities.
A wider regional role
Rafael Echevarne, Director General of ACI-LAC, described the four airports as “essential to connectivity, tourism and the communities they serve”.
Marc Ricks, CEO of Avports, highlighted the opportunity for cooperation: “we look forward to collaborating with industry peers across the region”.
The membership adds a regional knowledge-sharing channel alongside the airports’ existing management and development activities.
Source: ACI-LAC announcement, November 10, 2026
FAQ
Which Bahamas airports have joined ACI-LAC through Avports?
South Bimini, North Eleuthera, Governor’s Harbour and Exuma.
Was Avports already involved with ACI-LAC?
Yes. Avports was already a World Business Partner.
Which airports are covered by the US$132 million project?
Plenary identifies Exuma, North Eleuthera and Governor’s Harbour. South Bimini is a separate concession.
