Normans Cay Airport (MYEN)
Medium airport · Normans Cay, Exuma, Bahamas
Airport data
| Name | Normans Cay Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | MYEN |
| IATA | NMC |
| Elevation | 8 ft (2 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 24°35'39" W 76°49'13" 24.59430, -76.82020 |
| Location | Normans Cay, Exuma, Bahamas |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 4,703 ft (1433 m) | 80 ft | ASP | No |
Normans Cay Airport at a glance
Normans Cay Airport is a medium airport in Normans Cay, Exuma, Bahamas, known to airline systems as NMC. The field elevation of 8 ft (2 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at MYEN are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 03/21, offers 4,703 ft (1433 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 03 points roughly 30° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for MYEN 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 Normans Cay Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Staniel Cay Airport | MYES | 61 km (33 NM) |
| Rock Sound International Airport | MYER | 73 km (39 NM) |
| Lynden Pindling International Airport | MYNN | 82 km (44 NM) |
| Governor's Harbour Airport | MYEM | 91 km (49 NM) |
| Congo Town Airport | MYAK | 92 km (50 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Normans Cay Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 8 ft field elevation of Normans 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 Normans Cay Airport
What is the ICAO code of Normans Cay Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Normans Cay Airport is MYEN, and its IATA code is NMC. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Normans Cay Airport above sea level?
Normans 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 Normans Cay Airport located?
The airport lies at 24.5943, -76.8202 — in Normans Cay, Exuma, Bahamas, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Staniel Cay Airport, about 61 km away.
Does MYEN publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for MYEN 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 Normans Cay Airport?
Normans Cay Airport has one runway. The longest, 03/21, measures 4,703 ft (1433 m) with a ASP surface.