Below are some important travel tips and information to help make your trip with Tradewind seamless and stress-free.
- Booking Your Travel
- Passport and Visa Requirements
- Check-In and Minimum Connection Times
- Check-In Locations
- Preferred Ground Transportation
- Luggage Policy and Guidance
- Flight Experience
- Contact Us
Booking Your Travel
Tradewind flights operate from the private FBO terminals at West Palm Beach (PBI)*, North Eleuthera (ELH), and Marsh Harbour (MHH) airports.
Booking is available directly with Tradewind or with your preferred travel agency.
*All scheduled flights to the Bahamas before January 23rd, 2025 will depart from Palm Beach (PBI). All flights on or after January 23rd, 2025 will depart from Witham Field (SUA) in Stuart, Florida. Click here for more information.
Tip: For connections from other airlines at PBI, a taxi/rideshare transfer will be required from the main terminal to the Atlantic Aviation FBO. Read below for more information.
Passport and Visa Requirements
All guests traveling internationally are required to travel with a valid passport. All passports must have a validity period greater than 6 months at the time of entry. Click here for more information about immigration and customs requirements for the Bahamas.
Check-In and Minimum Connection Times
All guests must check-in 60 minutes before departure, regardless of ticketing method. All flights close 30 minutes before departure.
If flying to PBI from a commercial flight and connecting with Tradewind, we recommend a minimum connection time of 2 hours.
The Atlantic Aviation FBO at Palm Beach (PBI) will provide shuttle service to and from the main terminal at no cost; however, it is subject to availability. Guests are required to contact Atlantic on their own behalf when they land from their commercial flight. Atlantic can be contacted at (561) 683-4121.
If shuttle service is not available, we recommend taking a taxi or rideshare service.
Check-In Locations
West Palm Beach*: Atlantic Aviation FBO – 3800 Southern Blvd, West Palm Beach, FL 33406 (Flights do not depart from the main terminal. Click here to find directions to Atlantic Aviation)
Valet and self-parking options are available complimentary to Tradewind guests.
*For flights prior to January 23rd, 2025.
Stuart (SUA)*: APP Jet Center FBO – 2240 Witham Field Dr, Stuart, FL 34996
We recommend entering the exact FBO address into your GPS, as there are multiple APP Jet Center buildings. Flights do NOT depart from the Tradewind building. Drive past the Tradewind building and APP Jet Center will be straight ahead.
Complimentary self-parking is available.
Marsh Harbour: Cherokee Aviation FBO – GW78+C8R, Marsh Harbour, Bahamas
North Eleuthera: White Crown Aviation FBO – F8G8+HX3, Lower Bogue, Bahamas
Preferred Transportation Partner
Tradewind has secured up to 25% off standard rates for services booked with Bespoke Transportation. To book your reservation, please email your request to tradewind@discoverbespoke.com. For best availability, please note that they kindly ask for 24-hours advance notice for all reservations – minimum reservation lead time is 2 hours. All reservations are subject to availability. Other conditions may apply.
Luggage Policy and Guidance
All flights are operated in our modern fleet of Pilatus PC-12 aircraft. As a smaller regional aircraft, the Pilatus luggage capacity is limited by space and regulated weight and balance limitations.
Each seated guest may travel with 50lbs/23kg of total luggage weight, inclusive of carry-on sized luggage and personal items. For example: a 30lb check-in, 15lb “carry-on,” and 5lb personal item.
Guests are allowed one personal item, which must measure 6 inches x 9 inches x 17 inches or less in order to be taken into the passenger cabin. Items that exceed these dimensions will be loaded into the luggage compartment of the aircraft.
Tip: If your personal item exceeds these dimensions, we recommend taking out any belongings you wish to keep with you during your flight prior to check-in.
Tip: You can ship your luggage ahead of your trip with our partner Ship&Play if you plan to bring more than 50lb of luggage or any oversized items. Learn more here and redeem a 50% first-time discount!
Tip: Some more options for additional luggage include purchasing another seat (if available at the prevailing rate) or flying on a private charter. Private charters provide more flexibility for larger parties or those traveling with additional luggage and/or non-standard items. Contact our charter sales team at 203-267-3305 option 2 or sales@flytradewind.com to inquire!
Flight Experience
All flights are operated in our modern fleet of Pilatus PC-12 aircraft, flown by two pilots at all times. The Pilatus is the most advanced aircraft in its class with the technology, reliability, and safety of larger aircraft.
Our aircraft for scheduled flights are configured with 8 forward-facing seats, each with a window view for checking out the beautiful scenery along your flight. The aircraft is pressurized to fly at high altitude, providing added safety and comfort.
Questions?
Our reservations team is standing by to answer your questions. They can be contacted at scheduledservice@flytradewind.com or 203-267-3305 option 1.
We look forward to serving you and providing you with a seamless travel experience.
