South Caicos Airport (MBSC)
Medium airport · South Caicos, South Caicos, Turks and Caicos Islands
Airport data
| Name | South Caicos Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | MBSC |
| IATA | XSC |
| Elevation | 6 ft (2 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 21°30'57" W 71°31'43" 21.51570, -71.52850 |
| Location | South Caicos, South Caicos, Turks and Caicos Islands |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/29 | 6,335 ft (1931 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
South Caicos Airport at a glance
South Caicos Airport is a medium airport in South Caicos, South Caicos, Turks and Caicos Islands, known to airline systems as XSC. The field elevation of 6 ft (2 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at MBSC 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 6,335 ft (1931 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 MBSC 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 South Caicos Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| JAGS McCartney International Airport | MBGT | 41 km (22 NM) |
| North Caicos Airport | MBNC | 62 km (33 NM) |
| Providenciales International Airport | MBPV | 82 km (44 NM) |
| Mayaguana Airport | MYMM | 181 km (98 NM) |
| Cap Haitien International Airport | MTCH | 211 km (114 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for South Caicos Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 6 ft field elevation of South 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 South Caicos Airport
What is the ICAO code of South Caicos Airport?
The ICAO identifier of South Caicos Airport is MBSC, and its IATA code is XSC. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is South Caicos Airport above sea level?
South Caicos Airport sits at an elevation of 6 feet (2 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is South Caicos Airport located?
The airport lies at 21.5157, -71.5285 — in South Caicos, South Caicos, Turks and Caicos Islands, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is JAGS McCartney International Airport, about 41 km away.
Does MBSC publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for MBSC 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 South Caicos Airport?
South Caicos Airport has one runway. The longest, 11/29, measures 6,335 ft (1931 m) with a ASP surface.