L.F. Wade International Airport, International airport in St. David's Island, Bermuda.
L.F. Wade International Airport is a commercial airport on St. David's Island serving scheduled passenger and cargo operations. The facility includes one passenger terminal, one cargo terminal, and eight aircraft stands accommodating regional and international routes.
The airport began operations in 1939 as Kindley Field, operating as a joint military base for the United States Army Air Forces and the Royal Air Force. It transitioned to civilian commercial use and was renamed in 2007 to honor L. Frederick Wade.
The facility received its current name in 2007 to honor L. Frederick Wade, reflecting Bermuda's commitment to recognizing local leaders.
Multiple international airlines operate scheduled services from the airport, connecting Bermuda to destinations in North America and Europe. Travelers should plan to arrive early for check-in as this is the primary entry point for the island.
The airport operates at approximately 5 meters above sea level while handling international air traffic to this North Atlantic island. This unusually low elevation makes the facility's operations a noteworthy engineering achievement.
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