Andros Town Airport (MYAF)
Medium airport · Andros Town, North Andros, Bahamas
Airport data
| Name | Andros Town Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | MYAF |
| IATA | ASD |
| Elevation | 5 ft (2 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 24°41'52" W 77°47'44" 24.69790, -77.79560 |
| Location | Andros Town, North Andros, Bahamas |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 4,058 ft (1237 m) | 100 ft | ASP | Yes |
Andros Town Airport at a glance
Andros Town Airport is a medium airport in Andros Town, North Andros, Bahamas, known to airline systems as ASD. The field elevation of 5 ft (2 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at MYAF 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, 09/27, offers 4,058 ft (1237 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 09 points roughly 90° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for MYAF 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 Andros Town Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Clarence A. Bain Airport | MYAB | 47 km (25 NM) |
| San Andros Airport | MYAN | 47 km (25 NM) |
| Lynden Pindling International Airport | MYNN | 50 km (27 NM) |
| Congo Town Airport | MYAK | 63 km (34 NM) |
| Chub Cay Airport | MYBC | 80 km (43 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Andros Town Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 5 ft field elevation of Andros Town 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 Andros Town Airport
What is the ICAO code of Andros Town Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Andros Town Airport is MYAF, and its IATA code is ASD. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Andros Town Airport above sea level?
Andros Town Airport sits at an elevation of 5 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 Andros Town Airport located?
The airport lies at 24.6979, -77.7956 — in Andros Town, North Andros, Bahamas, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Clarence A. Bain Airport, about 47 km away.
Does MYAF publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for MYAF 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 Andros Town Airport?
Andros Town Airport has one runway. The longest, 09/27, measures 4,058 ft (1237 m) with a ASP surface.