Spring Point Airport (MYAP)
Medium airport · Spring Point, Acklins, Bahamas
Airport data
| Name | Spring Point Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | MYAP |
| IATA | AXP |
| Elevation | 11 ft (3 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 22°26'30" W 73°58'15" 22.44180, -73.97090 |
| Location | Spring Point, Acklins, Bahamas |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/31 | 5,000 ft (1524 m) | 150 ft | ASP | No |
Spring Point Airport at a glance
Spring Point Airport is a medium airport in Spring Point, Acklins, Bahamas, known to airline systems as AXP. The field elevation of 11 ft (3 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at MYAP 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, 13/31, offers 5,000 ft (1524 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 13 points roughly 130° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for MYAP 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 Spring Point Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Colonel Hill Airport | MYCI | 40 km (22 NM) |
| Mayaguana Airport | MYMM | 99 km (53 NM) |
| Hard Bargain Airport | MYLR | 115 km (62 NM) |
| Deadman's Cay Airport | MYLD | 141 km (76 NM) |
| Inagua Airport | MYIG | 166 km (90 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Spring Point Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 11 ft field elevation of Spring Point 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 Spring Point Airport
What is the ICAO code of Spring Point Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Spring Point Airport is MYAP, and its IATA code is AXP. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Spring Point Airport above sea level?
Spring Point Airport sits at an elevation of 11 feet (3 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Spring Point Airport located?
The airport lies at 22.4418, -73.9709 — in Spring Point, Acklins, Bahamas, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Colonel Hill Airport, about 40 km away.
Does MYAP publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for MYAP 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 Spring Point Airport?
Spring Point Airport has one runway. The longest, 13/31, measures 5,000 ft (1524 m) with a ASP surface.