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 presented as a convenient customs clearance location for GA pilots returning from the Bahamas, often requiring the RNAV GPS Runway 12 approach in lower visibility.
The RNAV GPS Runway 12 approach at KSUA involves specific navigational elements such as using the ANGEE waypoint for offshore entry, distinct ATC communication frequencies, and potential holding procedures at fixes like PETNE.
Pilots must be aware of varying approach minimums based on aircraft equipment (WAAS/Non-WAAS), specific night-time restrictions like no circling to Runway 7 and unlit runways (16/34), and the types of runway lighting systems (REIL, MIRL, PAPI) available.

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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.