Treasure Cay Airport (MYAT)
Medium airport · Treasure Cay, Central Abaco, Bahamas
Airport data
| Name | Treasure Cay Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | MYAT |
| IATA | TCB |
| Elevation | 8 ft (2 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 26°44'43" W 77°23'29" 26.74530, -77.39130 |
| Location | Treasure Cay, Central Abaco, Bahamas |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/32 | 7,001 ft (2134 m) | 150 ft | ASP | No |
Treasure Cay Airport at a glance
Treasure Cay Airport is a medium airport in Treasure Cay, Central Abaco, Bahamas, known to airline systems as TCB. The field elevation of 8 ft (2 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at MYAT 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, 14/32, offers 7,001 ft (2134 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 14 points roughly 140° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for MYAT 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 Treasure Cay Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Leonard M. Thompson International Airport | MYAM | 40 km (22 NM) |
| Great Harbour Cay Airport | MYBG | 121 km (65 NM) |
| Grand Bahama International Airport | MYGF | 131 km (71 NM) |
| Chub Cay Airport | MYBC | 156 km (84 NM) |
| North Eleuthera Airport | MYEH | 158 km (85 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Treasure Cay Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 8 ft field elevation of Treasure Cay 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 Treasure Cay Airport
What is the ICAO code of Treasure Cay Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Treasure Cay Airport is MYAT, and its IATA code is TCB. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Treasure Cay Airport above sea level?
Treasure Cay Airport sits at an elevation of 8 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 Treasure Cay Airport located?
The airport lies at 26.7453, -77.3913 — in Treasure Cay, Central Abaco, Bahamas, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Leonard M. Thompson International Airport, about 40 km away.
Does MYAT publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for MYAT 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 Treasure Cay Airport?
Treasure Cay Airport has one runway. The longest, 14/32, measures 7,001 ft (2134 m) with a ASP surface.