Arthur's Town Airport (MYCA)
Medium airport · Arthur's Town, Cat Island, Bahamas
Airport data
| Name | Arthur's Town Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | MYCA |
| IATA | ATC |
| Elevation | 18 ft (5 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 24°37'46" W 75°40'26" 24.62940, -75.67380 |
| Location | Arthur's Town, Cat Island, Bahamas |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/30 | 7,015 ft (2138 m) | 150 ft | ASP | No |
| 14/32 | 7,000 ft (2134 m) | 150 ft | ASPH | No |
Arthur's Town Airport at a glance
Arthur's Town Airport is a medium airport in Arthur's Town, Cat Island, Bahamas, known to airline systems as ATC. The field elevation of 18 ft (5 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at MYCA are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 12/30 — offers 7,015 ft (2138 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 12 points roughly 120° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for MYCA 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 Arthur's Town Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| New Bight Airport | MYCB | 42 km (23 NM) |
| Rock Sound International Airport | MYER | 59 km (32 NM) |
| Staniel Cay Airport | MYES | 93 km (50 NM) |
| Governor's Harbour Airport | MYEM | 98 km (53 NM) |
| Normans Cay Airport | MYEN | 116 km (63 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Arthur's Town Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 18 ft field elevation of Arthur's 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 Arthur's Town Airport
What is the ICAO code of Arthur's Town Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Arthur's Town Airport is MYCA, and its IATA code is ATC. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Arthur's Town Airport above sea level?
Arthur's Town Airport sits at an elevation of 18 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 Arthur's Town Airport located?
The airport lies at 24.6294, -75.6738 — in Arthur's Town, Cat Island, Bahamas, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is New Bight Airport, about 42 km away.
Does MYCA publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for MYCA 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 Arthur's Town Airport?
Arthur's Town Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 12/30, measures 7,015 ft (2138 m) with a ASP surface.