Airport Codes

IATA Code Finder & ICAO Code Lookup

Recommend：

LAX

ORD

PVG

SIN

AMS

Total 1 airports of RSD

RSD Rock Sound International Airport
Rock Sound International Airport (IATA: RSD, ICAO:MYER) is located in the the city of Rock Sound, Bahamas. It is the primary international airport serving Rock Sound and its surrounding metropolitan area.

Show details

IATA Code

RSD

ICAO Code

MYER

Name

Rock Sound International Airport

Type

Main Airport

Country / Region

Bahamas (BS)

City

Rock Sound

Latitude

24.8950787

Longitude

-76.1768818

Time Zone

UTC-05:00

Phone Number

Est. Unit Price

Get Free Quotes

Click to display the map

Airport Overview

Rock Sound International Airport（RSD） · ICAO: MYER

Rock Sound International Airport is a regional international gateway at Rock Sound on Eleuthera Island, Bahamas. Its position serves the southern and central parts of Eleuthera rather than functioning as a major island-wide cargo hub. For international freight forwarders, the airport is best assessed as a pre-arranged, capacity-sensitive gateway for priority consignments, local business supply, project materials and time-critical replenishment. Cargo acceptance, handling arrangements, customs availability and onward delivery should be confirmed before booking because scheduled freighter coverage and dedicated cargo infrastructure cannot be assumed. Our service team can compare direct uplift with consolidation through larger Bahamian gateways when the required aircraft capacity, handling process or routing is not available.

Airport name	Rock Sound International Airport
Location	Rock Sound, Eleuthera Island, Bahamas
Country / city	Bahamas / Rock Sound
Coordinates	24.8950787, -76.1768818
Time zone	UTC-05:00

Key Highlights

Regional gateway

Useful for southern Eleuthera delivery, but not a substitute for a large international cargo hub.

Pre-arranged handling

Freight acceptance, warehouse access and customs coordination should be confirmed before cargo is dispatched.

Capacity sensitivity

Shipment size, aircraft type, passenger-belly availability and weather can materially affect uplift options.

Island delivery dependency

Final-mile transport, consignee availability and inter-island alternatives should be planned together with the air leg.

Cargo Facilities & Services

General cargo: Cargo acceptance and handling should be treated as advance-coordination services; do not assume a continuously staffed cargo terminal or dedicated freighter warehouse.
Temperature-sensitive freight: Confirm whether cool-room access, short-term staging and power availability are actually arranged for the planned movement. Use validated packaging rather than relying on airport storage.
Dangerous goods: Acceptance depends on the operating carrier, aircraft type, trained personnel and applicable dangerous-goods procedures. Obtain written pre-approval before delivery.
Customs and inspection: Import clearance, inspection timing and release arrangements must be coordinated with the consignee and the relevant Bahamian authorities before arrival.
Oversized or heavy cargo: Verify aircraft loading limits, ground equipment, pallet dimensions and local delivery equipment before confirming the quotation.

Our service team will request a handling confirmation covering acceptance point, cut-off, documentation, storage conditions and consignee collection procedure before issuing final dispatch instructions.

Routes & Logistics Transit Planning

International cargo may require a connection through a larger Bahamian gateway or another regional hub before onward movement to Eleuthera. The practical routing depends on current carrier schedules, aircraft payload and inter-island connectivity.
Passenger-aircraft belly capacity may be more relevant than scheduled freighter service. Carrier acceptance, cargo dimensions, security requirements and seasonal demand must be checked shipment by shipment.
Transit time is affected by connection availability, customs release, weather, island-sector frequency, missed-connection recovery and consignee collection. Our team provides a confirmed routing only after carrier and ground-handler validation.
For urgent or high-value freight, compare direct uplift, hub consolidation and ocean-air or sea-to-island alternatives instead of relying on a single airport leg.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Primary service area: Rock Sound and the southern Eleuthera Island market, subject to local road access and consignee delivery arrangements.
Typical inbound demand: Retail replenishment, hotel and restaurant supplies, spare parts, maintenance materials, small machinery components and time-sensitive business documents.
Potential outbound freight: Small commercial consignments, local products and urgent return shipments, subject to carrier acceptance and export documentation.
Special cargo: Pharmaceuticals, perishables, live animals and dangerous goods require individual feasibility checks because temperature control, acceptance capability and onward delivery cannot be presumed.

Operations & Compliance

Cut-off control: Obtain the carrier and local handling cut-off in writing. Small regional stations may require delivery earlier than the published passenger departure time.
Documentation: Prepare an accurate air waybill, commercial invoice, packing list, consignee contact, harmonized tariff information where applicable and any permits required for the commodity.
Regulated cargo: Dangerous goods, lithium batteries, perishables, pharmaceuticals and live animals require advance declaration, compliant packaging and carrier approval. Do not deliver undeclared restricted cargo.
Customs and collection: The consignee should be ready to respond to customs queries and collect promptly after release. Storage, inspection, demurrage or re-handling exposure should be confirmed before shipment.

Shipping Tips

Send the commodity, pieces, dimensions, gross weight, value, origin, destination and required delivery date to our service team before cargo is packed for dispatch.
Use robust, stackable packaging with clear piece marks and consignee contact details. For fragile or temperature-sensitive goods, select packaging validated for the full planned transit and connection time.
Book space only after confirming carrier acceptance, local handling, customs coordination and final-mile delivery. A provisional quote should not be treated as an uplift guarantee.
Keep a hub-routing alternative available for oversized, urgent, regulated or commercially critical freight. Our team can compare the operational risk and total transit exposure of each option.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Rock Sound International Airport handle international air cargo?

International cargo may be possible subject to the active carrier, customs arrangements, cargo acceptance capability and available uplift. Our service team confirms the complete handling chain before booking.

Is a dedicated freighter service available?

Dedicated freighter coverage should not be assumed. We verify current carrier schedules and may propose a connection through a larger gateway when passenger-belly capacity or aircraft limitations prevent direct movement.

How early should cargo arrive before departure?

There is no universal cut-off that applies to every movement. The confirmed carrier and station instructions control, and regional handling may require earlier delivery for documentation, screening and loading preparation.

Can temperature-controlled pharmaceuticals be shipped?

They can be considered only after confirming carrier acceptance, packaging qualification, handling continuity, customs readiness and final-mile conditions. Airport cold storage should not be presumed.

What is the best alternative for large or urgent cargo?

Our team compares hub consolidation, an alternative Bahamian gateway, charter feasibility and sea-to-island options according to cargo size, urgency, compliance status and consignee requirements.

Data Sources & Provenance

Airport identifiers, name, location, coordinates and time-zone details in this module are based on the supplied airport record. Operational information is intentionally expressed as conditional guidance because carrier schedules, handling arrangements, customs procedures and facility availability can change.

For independent identifier and aviation-reference checks, consult iata.org and icao.int. For current Bahamian governmental and regulatory confirmation, consult bahamas.gov.bs. Final booking decisions remain subject to written confirmation from the operating carrier, ground handler, customs authority and consignee.