JAGS McCartney International Airport (MBGT)
Medium airport · Cockburn Town, Grand Turk, Turks and Caicos Islands
Airport data
| Name | JAGS McCartney International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | MBGT |
| IATA | GDT |
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 21°26'40" W 71°8'32" 21.44450, -71.14230 |
| Location | Cockburn Town, Grand Turk, Turks and Caicos Islands |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/29 | 6,362 ft (1939 m) | 151 ft | ASP | Yes |
JAGS McCartney International Airport at a glance
JAGS McCartney International Airport is a medium airport in Cockburn Town, Grand Turk, Turks and Caicos Islands, known to airline systems as GDT. The field elevation of 13 ft (4 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at MBGT are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 11/29, offers 6,362 ft (1939 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 11 points roughly 110° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for MBGT shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to JAGS McCartney International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| South Caicos Airport | MBSC | 41 km (22 NM) |
| North Caicos Airport | MBNC | 98 km (53 NM) |
| Providenciales International Airport | MBPV | 122 km (66 NM) |
| Gregorio Luperon International Airport | MDPP | 197 km (106 NM) |
| Mayaguana Airport | MYMM | 219 km (118 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for JAGS McCartney International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 13 ft field elevation of JAGS McCartney International Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 4 airports and airfields we list for Turks and Caicos Islands — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about JAGS McCartney International Airport
What is the ICAO code of JAGS McCartney International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of JAGS McCartney International Airport is MBGT, and its IATA code is GDT. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is JAGS McCartney International Airport above sea level?
JAGS McCartney International Airport sits at an elevation of 13 feet (4 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is JAGS McCartney International Airport located?
The airport lies at 21.4445, -71.1423 — in Cockburn Town, Grand Turk, Turks and Caicos Islands, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is South Caicos Airport, about 41 km away.
Does MBGT publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for MBGT appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at JAGS McCartney International Airport?
JAGS McCartney International Airport has one runway. The longest, 11/29, measures 6,362 ft (1939 m) with a ASP surface.