San Andros Airport (MYAN)
Medium airport · Andros Island, North Andros, Bahamas
Airport data
| Name | San Andros Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | MYAN |
| IATA | SAQ |
| Elevation | 5 ft (2 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 25°3'14" W 78°2'56" 25.05380, -78.04900 |
| Location | Andros Island, North Andros, Bahamas |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/30 | 5,025 ft (1532 m) | 75 ft | BIT | Yes |
San Andros Airport at a glance
San Andros Airport is a medium airport in Andros Island, North Andros, Bahamas, known to airline systems as SAQ. The field elevation of 5 ft (2 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at MYAN 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, 12/30, offers 5,025 ft (1532 m) of bit surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 12 points roughly 120° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for MYAN 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 San Andros Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Chub Cay Airport | MYBC | 44 km (24 NM) |
| Andros Town Airport | MYAF | 47 km (25 NM) |
| Lynden Pindling International Airport | MYNN | 59 km (32 NM) |
| Great Harbour Cay Airport | MYBG | 79 km (43 NM) |
| Clarence A. Bain Airport | MYAB | 93 km (50 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for San Andros Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 5 ft field elevation of San Andros 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 San Andros Airport
What is the ICAO code of San Andros Airport?
The ICAO identifier of San Andros Airport is MYAN, and its IATA code is SAQ. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is San Andros Airport above sea level?
San Andros 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 San Andros Airport located?
The airport lies at 25.0538, -78.0490 — in Andros Island, North Andros, Bahamas, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Chub Cay Airport, about 44 km away.
Does MYAN publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for MYAN 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 San Andros Airport?
San Andros Airport has one runway. The longest, 12/30, measures 5,025 ft (1532 m) with a BIT surface.