New Bight Airport (MYCB)
Medium airport · Cat Island, Cat Island, Bahamas
Airport data
| Name | New Bight Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | MYCB |
| IATA | TBI |
| Elevation | 5 ft (2 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 24°18'55" W 75°27'8" 24.31530, -75.45230 |
| Location | Cat Island, Cat Island, Bahamas |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 5,050 ft (1539 m) | 100 ft | ASP | No |
New Bight Airport at a glance
New Bight Airport is a medium airport in Cat Island, Cat Island, Bahamas, known to airline systems as TBI. The field elevation of 5 ft (2 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at MYCB 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, 09/27, offers 5,050 ft (1539 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 09 points roughly 90° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for MYCB 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 New Bight Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Arthur's Town Airport | MYCA | 42 km (23 NM) |
| Stella Maris Airport | MYLS | 84 km (45 NM) |
| Exuma International Airport | MYEF | 94 km (51 NM) |
| Rock Sound International Airport | MYER | 97 km (52 NM) |
| San Salvador International Airport | MYSM | 98 km (53 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for New Bight Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 5 ft field elevation of New Bight 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 New Bight Airport
What is the ICAO code of New Bight Airport?
The ICAO identifier of New Bight Airport is MYCB, and its IATA code is TBI. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is New Bight Airport above sea level?
New Bight 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 New Bight Airport located?
The airport lies at 24.3153, -75.4523 — in Cat Island, Cat Island, Bahamas, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Arthur's Town Airport, about 42 km away.
Does MYCB publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for MYCB 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 New Bight Airport?
New Bight Airport has one runway. The longest, 09/27, measures 5,050 ft (1539 m) with a ASP surface.