Topic: Edward Bodden Airfield
Little Cayman airport to remain at current site
Government has confirmed that Little Cayman’s Edward Bodden Airfield will remain in its current location, bringing a decisive end to years of uncertainty over the future of the island’s only airport.
Government: Keeping Little Cayman airport at current site still on table
Government has told Little Cayman residents who oppose the proposed relocation of their airport that upgrading the airfield at its current site by Blossom Village will be considered.
If approved, construction of new Little Cayman airport could begin next year
Residents of Little Cayman will be giving their feedback on a Cayman Islands Airports Authority proposal to relocate the island's airport at a public meeting on Thursday night.
Third Twin Otter plane for Little Cayman arrives
A long-awaited third Cayman Airways' Twin Otter plane to service Little Cayman goes into operation Sunday 17 Nov., Cayman Airways has confirmed.
Cayman Airways Twin Otter suffers bird strike
A Cayman Airways Twin Otter aircraft has been taken out of service temporarily after suffering a bird strike on Friday morning.
Environmental assessment contract awarded for airport projects
International engineering consultancy firm Royal HaskoningDHV will develop terms of reference for environmental impact assessments for the three airport projects announced in the Cayman Islands Airports Authority's updated master plan.
Governor: ‘Constant danger’ to Little Cayman flight exemption
Even though Little Cayman's flight exemption will continue past September Governor Jane Owen has said there is a 'constant danger' of the license to fly into the island being pulled making the need for a solution to the airport situation 'urgent'.
Bryan: Airworthiness exemption for Little Cayman airport to continue
Cayman Airways flights into Little Cayman will continue uninterrupted as its aviation exemption to fly into the Edward Bodden Airfield will not cease after September, Tourism Minister Kenneth Bryan has assured.
Little Cayman tourism leaders fight to save island’s airport
The Sister Islands Tourism Association has launched a petition seeking Governor Jane Owen's intervention to save Little Cayman’s Edward Bodden Airfield from being moved and reject having a new airport built.
Three airports, two decades, one master plan
The government has released its Airports Master Plan, which outlines the way forward for aerodromes on all three of the Cayman Islands over the next two decades.
New airport for Little Cayman on hold
As government moves ahead with four airport-related projects on Grand Cayman and Cayman Brac, a recommendation to build a new airport and runway on Little Cayman has been put on hold.
Proposed runway extension to stretch 1,000 feet into North Sound
Government is considering extending the Owen Roberts International Airport's runway 1,000 feet into the North Sound, building a new airport on Little Cayman, and moving and widening the runway at the Cayman Brac airport.
Public to be briefed on plans for airports
The Cayman Islands Airports Authority will hold public meetings next week to present its plans for the future development of the islands' airports.
Feedback sought for new 20-year airport master plan
The Cayman Islands Airports Authority is asking for comments and concerns as it embarks on a new 20-year master plan for all three of its airports.
