Rock Sound International Airport (MYER)
Medium airport · Rock Sound, South Eleuthera, Bahamas
Airport data
| Name | Rock Sound International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | MYER |
| IATA | RSD |
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 24°53'30" W 76°10'39" 24.89165, -76.17760 |
| Location | Rock Sound, South Eleuthera, Bahamas |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 7,213 ft (2199 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
Rock Sound International Airport at a glance
Rock Sound International Airport is a medium airport in Rock Sound, South Eleuthera, Bahamas, known to airline systems as RSD. The field elevation of 10 ft (3 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at MYER 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 7,213 ft (2199 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 09 points roughly 90° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for MYER 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 Rock Sound International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Governor's Harbour Airport | MYEM | 46 km (25 NM) |
| Arthur's Town Airport | MYCA | 59 km (32 NM) |
| Normans Cay Airport | MYEN | 73 km (39 NM) |
| North Eleuthera Airport | MYEH | 82 km (44 NM) |
| Staniel Cay Airport | MYES | 85 km (46 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Rock Sound International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 10 ft field elevation of Rock Sound International 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 Rock Sound International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Rock Sound International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Rock Sound International Airport is MYER, and its IATA code is RSD. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Rock Sound International Airport above sea level?
Rock Sound International Airport sits at an elevation of 10 feet (3 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Rock Sound International Airport located?
The airport lies at 24.8916, -76.1776 — in Rock Sound, South Eleuthera, Bahamas, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Governor's Harbour Airport, about 46 km away.
Does MYER publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for MYER 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 Rock Sound International Airport?
Rock Sound International Airport has one runway. The longest, 09/27, measures 7,213 ft (2199 m) with a ASP surface.