Colonel Hill Airport (MYCI)
Medium airport · Colonel Hill, Crooked Island and Long Cay, Bahamas
Airport data
| Name | Colonel Hill Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | MYCI |
| IATA | CRI |
| Elevation | 5 ft (2 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 22°44'44" W 74°10'57" 22.74560, -74.18240 |
| Location | Colonel Hill, Crooked Island and Long Cay, Bahamas |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 4,061 ft (1238 m) | 60 ft | ASP | No |
Colonel Hill Airport at a glance
Colonel Hill Airport is a medium airport in Colonel Hill, Crooked Island and Long Cay, Bahamas, known to airline systems as CRI. The field elevation of 5 ft (2 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at MYCI 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 4,061 ft (1238 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 MYCI 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 Colonel Hill Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Spring Point Airport | MYAP | 40 km (22 NM) |
| Hard Bargain Airport | MYLR | 80 km (43 NM) |
| Deadman's Cay Airport | MYLD | 105 km (57 NM) |
| Mayaguana Airport | MYMM | 127 km (69 NM) |
| Stella Maris Airport | MYLS | 145 km (78 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Colonel Hill Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 5 ft field elevation of Colonel Hill 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 Colonel Hill Airport
What is the ICAO code of Colonel Hill Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Colonel Hill Airport is MYCI, and its IATA code is CRI. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Colonel Hill Airport above sea level?
Colonel Hill 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 Colonel Hill Airport located?
The airport lies at 22.7456, -74.1824 — in Colonel Hill, Crooked Island and Long Cay, Bahamas, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Spring Point Airport, about 40 km away.
Does MYCI publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for MYCI 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 Colonel Hill Airport?
Colonel Hill Airport has one runway. The longest, 09/27, measures 4,061 ft (1238 m) with a ASP surface.