Stella Maris Airport (MYLS)
Medium airport · Stella Maris, Long Island, Bahamas
Airport data
| Name | Stella Maris Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | MYLS |
| IATA | SML |
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 23°34'56" W 75°16'7" 23.58232, -75.26862 |
| Location | Stella Maris, Long Island, Bahamas |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/31 | 4,000 ft (1219 m) | 75 ft | ASP | No |
Stella Maris Airport at a glance
Stella Maris Airport is a medium airport in Stella Maris, Long Island, Bahamas, known to airline systems as SML. The field elevation of 10 ft (3 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at MYLS 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, 13/31, offers 4,000 ft (1219 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 13 points roughly 130° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for MYLS 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 Stella Maris Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Deadman's Cay Airport | MYLD | 48 km (26 NM) |
| Exuma International Airport | MYEF | 62 km (33 NM) |
| Hard Bargain Airport | MYLR | 74 km (40 NM) |
| New Bight Airport | MYCB | 84 km (45 NM) |
| San Salvador International Airport | MYSM | 93 km (50 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Stella Maris Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 10 ft field elevation of Stella Maris 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 Stella Maris Airport
What is the ICAO code of Stella Maris Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Stella Maris Airport is MYLS, and its IATA code is SML. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Stella Maris Airport above sea level?
Stella Maris 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 Stella Maris Airport located?
The airport lies at 23.5823, -75.2686 — in Stella Maris, Long Island, Bahamas, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Deadman's Cay Airport, about 48 km away.
Does MYLS publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for MYLS 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 Stella Maris Airport?
Stella Maris Airport has one runway. The longest, 13/31, measures 4,000 ft (1219 m) with a ASP surface.