Congo Town Airport (MYAK)
Medium airport · Andros, South Andros, Bahamas
Airport data
| Name | Congo Town Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | MYAK |
| IATA | TZN |
| Elevation | 15 ft (5 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 24°9'31" W 77°35'23" 24.15870, -77.58980 |
| Location | Andros, South Andros, Bahamas |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/28 | 5,300 ft (1615 m) | 100 ft | ASP | No |
Congo Town Airport at a glance
Congo Town Airport is a medium airport in Andros, South Andros, Bahamas, known to airline systems as TZN. The field elevation of 15 ft (5 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at MYAK 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, 10/28, offers 5,300 ft (1615 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 10 points roughly 100° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for MYAK 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 Congo 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 | 17 km (9 NM) |
| Andros Town Airport | MYAF | 63 km (34 NM) |
| Normans Cay Airport | MYEN | 92 km (50 NM) |
| Lynden Pindling International Airport | MYNN | 99 km (53 NM) |
| San Andros Airport | MYAN | 110 km (59 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Congo Town Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 15 ft field elevation of Congo 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 Congo Town Airport
What is the ICAO code of Congo Town Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Congo Town Airport is MYAK, and its IATA code is TZN. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Congo Town Airport above sea level?
Congo Town Airport sits at an elevation of 15 feet (5 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Congo Town Airport located?
The airport lies at 24.1587, -77.5898 — in Andros, South Andros, Bahamas, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Clarence A. Bain Airport, about 17 km away.
Does MYAK publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for MYAK 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 Congo Town Airport?
Congo Town Airport has one runway. The longest, 10/28, measures 5,300 ft (1615 m) with a ASP surface.