North Caicos Airport (MBNC)
Medium airport · North Caicos, North Caicos, Turks and Caicos Islands
Airport data
| Name | North Caicos Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | MBNC |
| IATA | NCA |
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 21°54'58" W 71°56'35" 21.91609, -71.94295 |
| Location | North Caicos, North Caicos, Turks and Caicos Islands |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 4,245 ft (1294 m) | 75 ft | ASP | Yes |
North Caicos Airport at a glance
North Caicos Airport is a medium airport in North Caicos, North Caicos, Turks and Caicos Islands, known to airline systems as NCA. The field elevation of 10 ft (3 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at MBNC 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, 08/26, offers 4,245 ft (1294 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 08 points roughly 80° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for MBNC 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 North Caicos Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Providenciales International Airport | MBPV | 37 km (20 NM) |
| South Caicos Airport | MBSC | 62 km (33 NM) |
| JAGS McCartney International Airport | MBGT | 98 km (53 NM) |
| Mayaguana Airport | MYMM | 122 km (66 NM) |
| Inagua Airport | MYIG | 207 km (112 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for North Caicos Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 10 ft field elevation of North Caicos 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 North Caicos Airport
What is the ICAO code of North Caicos Airport?
The ICAO identifier of North Caicos Airport is MBNC, and its IATA code is NCA. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is North Caicos Airport above sea level?
North Caicos Airport sits at an elevation of 10 feet (3 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is North Caicos Airport located?
The airport lies at 21.9161, -71.9430 — in North Caicos, North Caicos, Turks and Caicos Islands, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Providenciales International Airport, about 37 km away.
Does MBNC publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for MBNC 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 North Caicos Airport?
North Caicos Airport has one runway. The longest, 08/26, measures 4,245 ft (1294 m) with a ASP surface.