Staniel Cay Airport (MYES)
Medium airport · Staniel Cay, Exuma, Bahamas
Airport data
| Name | Staniel Cay Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | MYES |
| IATA | TYM |
| Elevation | 5 ft (2 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 24°10'9" W 76°26'21" 24.16910, -76.43910 |
| Location | Staniel Cay, Exuma, Bahamas |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | 3,030 ft (924 m) | 75 ft | BIT | No |
Staniel Cay Airport at a glance
Staniel Cay Airport is a medium airport in Staniel Cay, Exuma, Bahamas, known to airline systems as TYM. The field elevation of 5 ft (2 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at MYES 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, 17/35, offers 3,030 ft (924 m) of bit surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 17 points roughly 170° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for MYES 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 Staniel Cay Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Normans Cay Airport | MYEN | 61 km (33 NM) |
| Rock Sound International Airport | MYER | 85 km (46 NM) |
| Exuma International Airport | MYEF | 88 km (48 NM) |
| Arthur's Town Airport | MYCA | 93 km (50 NM) |
| New Bight Airport | MYCB | 101 km (55 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Staniel Cay Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 5 ft field elevation of Staniel 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 Staniel Cay Airport
What is the ICAO code of Staniel Cay Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Staniel Cay Airport is MYES, and its IATA code is TYM. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Staniel Cay Airport above sea level?
Staniel Cay 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 Staniel Cay Airport located?
The airport lies at 24.1691, -76.4391 — in Staniel Cay, Exuma, Bahamas, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Normans Cay Airport, about 61 km away.
Does MYES publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for MYES 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 Staniel Cay Airport?
Staniel Cay Airport has one runway. The longest, 17/35, measures 3,030 ft (924 m) with a BIT surface.