Clarence A. Bain Airport (MYAB)
Medium airport · Mangrove Cay, South Andros, Bahamas
Airport data
| Name | Clarence A. Bain Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | MYAB |
| IATA | MAY |
| Elevation | 19 ft (6 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 24°17'16" W 77°41'5" 24.28770, -77.68460 |
| Location | Mangrove Cay, South Andros, Bahamas |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 5,000 ft (1524 m) | 75 ft | BIT | No |
Clarence A. Bain Airport at a glance
Clarence A. Bain Airport is a medium airport in Mangrove Cay, South Andros, Bahamas, known to airline systems as MAY. The field elevation of 19 ft (6 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at MYAB are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 09/27, offers 5,000 ft (1524 m) of bit surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 09 points roughly 90° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for MYAB 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 Clarence A. Bain Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Congo Town Airport | MYAK | 17 km (9 NM) |
| Andros Town Airport | MYAF | 47 km (25 NM) |
| Lynden Pindling International Airport | MYNN | 86 km (46 NM) |
| San Andros Airport | MYAN | 93 km (50 NM) |
| Normans Cay Airport | MYEN | 94 km (51 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Clarence A. Bain Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 19 ft field elevation of Clarence A. Bain 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 28 airports and airfields we list for Bahamas — 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 Clarence A. Bain Airport
What is the ICAO code of Clarence A. Bain Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Clarence A. Bain Airport is MYAB, and its IATA code is MAY. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Clarence A. Bain Airport above sea level?
Clarence A. Bain Airport sits at an elevation of 19 feet (6 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Clarence A. Bain Airport located?
The airport lies at 24.2877, -77.6846 — in Mangrove Cay, South Andros, Bahamas, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Congo Town Airport, about 17 km away.
Does MYAB publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for MYAB 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 Clarence A. Bain Airport?
Clarence A. Bain Airport has one runway. The longest, 09/27, measures 5,000 ft (1524 m) with a BIT surface.