LPIA Completes Major Upgrades to Runway 14/32 Ahead of Schedule

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Nassau Airport Development Company (NAD) has announced the successful completion of the Runway 14/32 rehabilitation project at Lynden Pindling International Airport (LPIA).

Work commenced on February 3, 2025, with the $10 million project finalized slightly ahead of its projected two-month timeline.

The rehabilitation involved the replacement of approximately 484,000 square feet of asphalt pavement, a crucial enhancement aimed at extending the lifespan of Runway 14/32 and strengthening the safety and reliability of LPIA’s airside operations.

The timely completion of the project was particularly important as the airport readies for what is expected to be a busy Easter travel period.

NAD officials were also keen to complete the runway rehabilitation prior to the rainy season (May 1- November 30).

Jonathan Hanna, Vice President of Operations at NAD, highlighted the importance of the project.

“Upgrading Runway 14/32 is a significant step in enhancing LPIA’s operational efficiency today while positioning us to meet future demand. Our priority remains the safety of our passengers and that starts with maintaining and upgrading critical airport infrastructure. While there is never an ideal time to take a runway out of service, for continued safe operations we could not defer the upgrades any longer, and we determined that completing the project before the rainy season and ahead of the peak Easter and summer travel periods was the most strategic approach.”

Hanna continued: “We’d like to thank all stakeholders, passengers, and the general public for their support during these critical upgrades. This effort would not have been possible without the dedicated work of our partners including the Bahamas Air Navigation Services Authority, the Civil Aviation Authority of The Bahamas, IATA and NAD’s dedicated airside team lead by Frank Walker, Director, Airside Operations.  In particular, we wish to acknowledge and thank our many commercial airline partners and the private aviation community for their ability, in most cases, to manage their operations and still deliver a positive customer experience throughout a project of this magnitude.”

The completion of these critical repairs underscores NAD’s commitment to maintaining LPIA as a safe and efficient airport that meets both local and international safety standards.