MBGT JAGS McCartney Intl Airport

Before you fly into MBGT

Conditions

VFR

Good for visual flying

Airport

Towered

1100-0100Z++ UTC-5(-4DT); OTR HRS ON REQ. local · CTAF after hrs

Pattern alt

1,011'

MSL · field 11' + 1,000 AGL

Favored RWY

RWY 11

H/W +2 · X/W 8 kt R

METAR & TAF MBGT

Current METAR

Observed 18:00Z

MBGT 051800Z 18008KT 9999 FEW015 30/24 Q1015

Wind: 180° @ 8 kt
Visibility: —
Temp / Dew: 30°C / 24°C
Altimeter: —
Clouds: FEW
Density alt: 1,814 ft
Ceiling: Unlimited
Rules: VFR

Forecast · TAF

Valid 08 12:00Z–09 12:00Z

TAF MBGT 081100Z 0812/0912 10012KT 9999 SCT020

BASEVFR

08 12:00Z–09 12:00Z

Wind: 100° at 12 kt
Visibility: ≥ 6 SM
Sky: Scattered 2,000 ft
Weather: None forecast

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How to read

The top lane is always the active baseline (BASE + FM). Secondary lanes stack temporary and probabilistic deviations in the order they appear in the TAF.

Tap any pill to see the decoded conditions for that period.

Change indicators

BASEBase

Initial conditions at the start of the forecast.

FMFrom

A new baseline that replaces the previous forecast completely, starting at the stated time.

BECMGBecoming

Conditions change gradually over the window shown. By the end, the new conditions apply.

TEMPOTemporary

Fluctuating conditions lasting less than an hour at a time within the window — not the dominant forecast.

PROB30/40Probability

30 or 40% chance of the conditions occurring within the period. Never combined with BECMG.

Airport info & contacts

Manager on record, flight service, ARTCC, attendance schedule and pattern altitude — published by the FAA and refreshed every 28 days.

Location

From city: 2 NM S
ARTCC: ZMA · MIAMI

Airport manager

Name: AERODROME ADMINISTRATION
Phone: 1-649-946-2137

Flight service · Hours

FSS MIA: MIAMI1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance: 1100-0100Z++ UTC-5(-4DT); OTR HRS ON REQ

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Clearance / Ground

Tower / Local

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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180° · 8 kt

See full METAR & TAF

RWY 11

093°M

Head/Tail

+2 kt

Crosswind

8 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 11

LEFT TRAFFIC

Runway	Heading (°M)	Length	Surface	Traffic
11/29Favored	93° / 273°	6,368 ft	ASPH	Standard L

Runway end performance

End	TORA	TODA	ASDA	LDA	VGSI	Approach lights	Obstruction
11	—	—	—	—	—	SALS	—
29	—	—	—	—	—	—	—

Declared distances in feet. TORA = takeoff run available, TODA = takeoff distance, ASDA = accelerate-stop, LDA = landing distance.

Airport sketch

Runways drawn to scale from FAA survey coordinates, rendered over live satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

Services on the field

Fuel grades, oxygen, maintenance, ramp storage and lighting — as declared to the FAA by the airport operator.

Fuel & services

Fuel: Not available
Other services: CARGO

Ramp & ground

Transient storage: Not published
Customs: Not available
Beacon schedule: SEE RMK
Beacon: White / Green (civil land)(WG)

Fuel & FBOs

Cheapest 100LL and Jet A on the field and nearby. Always confirm with the FBO before taxi.

No fuel prices published right now. Call the FBO directly.

Airport notes

Surface conditions, obstructions, local procedures, lighting outages and other notes published with each FAA cycle.

General notes

Firefighting equipment includes three foam tenders, each with 5,999 gallons of water, 717 gallons of foam, and 2,701 pounds of dry chemical, plus one truck with 500 gallons of water.Show FAA

Lighting notes

Beacon lighting is available as required.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

11Precision approach path indicator is on the left side of runway 11.Show FAA
29Precision approach path indicator is on the left side of runway 29.Show FAA

Other notes

Foreign civil government landing fees and diplomatic clearance may be required.Show FAA
Local aeronautical information service briefings are available on the airport.Show FAA
CARGOCargo service is available by prior arrangement only.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

VFR sectional. Tap any ICAO chip to open that airport.

Key facts · MBGT

Answer card

ICAO: MBGT
Name: JAGS MCCARTNEY INTL
Location: COCKBURN TOWN
Elevation: 11 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude: 1,011 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower: Towered · 1100-0100Z++ UTC-5(-4DT); OTR HRS ON REQ.
Total runways: 1
Longest runway: 11/29 · 6,368 ft
Published ILS approaches: 0
Published frequencies: 3
Magnetic variation: 11°
Current flight rules: VFR
Current wind: 180° at 8 kt
Favored runway now: RWY 11

JAGS McCartney Intl sits at Cockburn Town in the Turks and Caicos Islands. Field elevation is 11 ft MSL. The airport has one runway, 11/29, which is 6,368 ft long. The tower is open 1100-0100Z. Outside those hours, tower service is on request.

No ILS approaches are published here. Pattern altitude is not published, so use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless ATC or the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. The airport uses local pilot and ground frequencies on 118.6 and 121.9. Emergency frequency is 121.5.

There are no on-field FBOs listed in the facts. Plan to verify handling, fuel and parking with the airport operator or the FBO directly before arrival. Published remarks also note that foreign civil government landing fees and diplomatic clearance may be required. Cargo service is available only by prior arrangement. Beacon lighting is available as required.

For a first-time arrival, the main things to watch are the tower hours, the lack of published ILS and the administrative side of the trip. Check clearance needs early if you are coming from outside the country. The field is low and coastal. Expect a straightforward arrival profile. Always confirm current procedures with the airport operator or the current FAA Chart Supplement.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at MBGT and can larger aircraft use it?

MBGT has one asphalt runway, 11/29, that is 6,368 ft long. That length supports a range of traffic. Performance still depends on aircraft weight, temperature, wind and runway condition.

What are the tower hours at JAGS McCartney Intl?

The tower is published as 1100-0100Z. Outside those hours, tower service is on request.

Does MBGT have an ILS approach?

No ILS approaches are published for MBGT. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach options before you go.

What is the pattern altitude at MBGT?

Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless ATC or the current Chart Supplement gives you something different.

Which frequencies are used at MBGT?

The published frequencies are 118.6 for local/pilot. 121.9 is for ground/pilot. 121.5 is the emergency frequency. Use the current Chart Supplement for any changes before departure.

Are there any FBOs on the field at MBGT?

No on-field FBOs are listed in the facts. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival. You can also call the field on CTAF/UNICOM for current FBO availability.

Do I need landing clearance or government paperwork for MBGT?

Published remarks say foreign civil government landing fees and diplomatic clearance may be required. Verify the current entry requirements with the airport operator before you depart.

Is cargo service available at MBGT?

Yes. The published remarks say cargo service is available by prior arrangement only. Arrange that ahead of time with the airport operator or the handling provider.

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