Chart Wise: Witham Field (KSUA) RNAV GPS Rwy 12

Stuart, Florida, provides a place to clear customs after visiting the Bahamas.

Jason Blair

Wednesday, July 01, 2026 at 08:00 AM ET

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Travis Tingle

An adventure to the Bahamas is one every GA pilot should take given the opportunity. [Credit: Calvin Pinder]

Key Takeaways:

Witham Field (KSUA) in Stuart, Florida, is recommended as a convenient customs entry point for GA pilots returning from the Bahamas, particularly when instrument approaches are required due to weather.
The article details specific procedures for the RNAV GPS Runway 12 approach at KSUA, including offshore feeder waypoints (e.g., ANGEE), ATC communication sequences, and a potential holding pattern at PETNE.
Pilots should be aware of the approach's varying minimums based on aircraft equipment (WAAS/non-WAAS capabilities) and important night operation considerations such as circling restrictions and runway lighting availability.

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An adventure to the Bahamas is one every GA pilot should take given the opportunity. On return, you’ll need to clear customs when entering the U.S.

One place many pilots choose to do so is at Witham Field (KSUA) in Stuart, Florida. North of the busier Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and West Palm Beach area airspaces, it can be a great place to stop, check in, fuel up, and then head back home—reluctantly for many of us who don’t really want to have to leave the Bahamas behind.