ABOUT ISLAND AIR CHARTERS

 

The Company currently operates both scheduled and "ad hoc" charter flights for passengers and cargo traveling to destinations in South Florida and the Bahamas.  Although all islands in the Bahamas are within reach, current primary destinations include Cat Cay, Bimini, Ocean Cay, Grand Bahama Island, Walkers Cay, Little Whale Cay, Andros and the Berry Islands (see our destinations page).

Founded in 1986 by James Dean Birmingham, Island Air Charters (also known as Island Air) was run by both he and his wife Karen, until its purchase by Ms. Linda K. House, on March 30, 2007. Ms. House brought to the Company new management and an expansion plan that will not only benefit all those who currently travel with us on a regular basis, but those new travelers who will soon be traveling with us to destinations not previously served.  Destinations that require aircraft never before used by the Company with size and seating capacities that will allow both affordable and comfortable travel.

Currently, Island Air Charters operates a fleet of three Britten-Norman Islander aircraft from its home base on the Ft. Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport.  These twin-engine aircraft offer an ability to land on and take-off from unimproved airfields with very short runways.  Runways prevalent throughout the Bahamas.  Also, with two engines, unlike the single-engine aircraft used by some competitors, these aircraft can legally and safely be flown to and from the Bahamas and across the open spans of the Gulf Stream without violating current federal aviation regulations.

To assist your travel needs, we have experienced staff who are very familiar with the requirements of international travel.  With the Department of Homeland Security and Bahamian Customs and Immigration changing their policies and procedures regularly, you can count on our staff to keep you informed.

Both passenger service counters and corporate offices are located in the Sheltair Jet Center facility on the west side of the airport literally in the shadow of the airport control tower and with a physical address of 1050 Lee Wagener Boulevard,  adjacent to both the U.S. Customs and Border Protection GAC facility and FAA Flight Standards District Office.

We offer safe, reliable and affordable service to those destinations not served by the major airlines, and make a conscious effort to eliminate the hassles associated with international travel in these days of heightened security.

With literally thousands of people traveling each year to and from the Bahamas on Island Air Charters, we hope you'll consider us for your air travel needs on your next visit to South Florida or the Bahamas.

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Island Air Charters is located on the Ft. Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport

in the SheltAir Jet Center, 1050 Lee Wagener Boulevard.