Chub Cay Airport (MYBC)
Medium airport · Chub Cay, North Andros, Bahamas
Airport data
| Name | Chub Cay Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | MYBC |
| IATA | CCZ |
| Elevation | 5 ft (2 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 25°25'2" W 77°52'51" 25.41710, -77.88090 |
| Location | Chub Cay, North Andros, Bahamas |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/29 | 5,000 ft (1524 m) | 78 ft | BIT | Yes |
Chub Cay Airport at a glance
Chub Cay Airport is a medium airport in Chub Cay, North Andros, Bahamas, known to airline systems as CCZ. The field elevation of 5 ft (2 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at MYBC 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, 11/29, offers 5,000 ft (1524 m) of bit surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 11 points roughly 110° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for MYBC 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 Chub Cay Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Great Harbour Cay Airport | MYBG | 36 km (19 NM) |
| San Andros Airport | MYAN | 44 km (24 NM) |
| Lynden Pindling International Airport | MYNN | 59 km (32 NM) |
| Andros Town Airport | MYAF | 80 km (43 NM) |
| North Eleuthera Airport | MYEH | 121 km (65 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Chub Cay Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 5 ft field elevation of Chub 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 Chub Cay Airport
What is the ICAO code of Chub Cay Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Chub Cay Airport is MYBC, and its IATA code is CCZ. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Chub Cay Airport above sea level?
Chub Cay 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 Chub Cay Airport located?
The airport lies at 25.4171, -77.8809 — in Chub Cay, North Andros, Bahamas, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Great Harbour Cay Airport, about 36 km away.
Does MYBC publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for MYBC 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 Chub Cay Airport?
Chub Cay Airport has one runway. The longest, 11/29, measures 5,000 ft (1524 m) with a BIT surface.