You can walk three barefoot miles
along Airport Beach…
Yes, airport beach is that long. It’s also called Navy Beach because the U.S. Navy had a base there. We like to take extended strolls, sandals in hand and feet in the water for most of the walk.
The sand is fine, pink and firm, making it great for long, leisurely strolls. And if you start out at the south end you will have six miles to walk all the way to the end and back.
Swimming Airport Beach
Southern part: Swimming here is good, as the beach remains fairly shallow close to shore but remember, it’s the Atlantic side and there can be some pretty good waves from time to time.
Central part: It is relatively calm here but there can be waves that knock you to the ground. Not a pleasant feeling…
Northern part: Swim with caution here. There are steep drop offs and a strong undertow.
Directions
There’s only one paved access road to airport beach, actually to the southern-most part. Here is how you’ll find it.
Coming from the North: 2.2 miles south of Governors Harbour AIRPORT you’ll see some orange poles and a thick orange rope.
Turn left onto the paved Knowles Drive and proceed for 0.4 miles. Park your car at the right turn and walk the last few yards to the beach. Turn left to walk the three miles to the North.
Coming from the South: 5.8 miles north of the gas station in Governor’s Harbour, you’ll see heavy orange poles and a thick orange rope.
Turn right onto the paved Knowles Drive and proceed for 0.4 miles. Park your car at the right turn and walk the last few yards to the beach. Turn left to walk the three miles to the North.
