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 a common U.S. customs entry point for General Aviation pilots returning from the Bahamas, often necessitating an RNAV GPS Runway 12 instrument approach, especially in lower cloud conditions.
Pilots utilizing this approach must understand feeder routes like the ANGEE waypoint for offshore entry, the specific ATC communication sequence (ATIS, Palm Beach Approach, Stuart Tower, Ground), and potential holding procedures at waypoints such as PETNE.
Key operational considerations include selecting appropriate minimums based on aircraft equipment (WAAS vs. non-WAAS capabilities for LPV, LNAV/VNAV, LNAV), and adhering to specific night restrictions like no circling to Runway 7 and the unavailability of the unlit Runway 16/34.

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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.