MBSC South Caicos Intl Airport

Before you fly into MBSC

Conditions

VFR

Good for visual flying

Airport

Non-towered

Self-announce on CTAF

Pattern alt

1,009'

MSL · field 9' + 1,000 AGL

Favored RWY

RWY 11

H/W +9 · X/W 4 kt R

METAR & TAF MBSC

MBSC does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: MBGT (JAGS MCCARTNEY INTL) · 22.0 NM away. Conditions at MBSC may differ.

METAR · MBGT

Observed 19:00Z

MBGT 081900Z 12010KT 9999 SCT018TCU SCT050 29/26 Q1014

Wind: 120° @ 10 kt
Visibility: —
Temp / Dew: 29°C / 26°C
Altimeter: —
Clouds: SCT
Density alt: 1,691 ft
Ceiling: Unlimited
Rules: VFR

MBSC does not issue a TAF.

Showing the forecast from the nearest station: MBGT (JAGS MCCARTNEY INTL) · 22.0 NM away. Conditions at MBSC may differ.

Forecast · TAF

Valid 08 18:00Z–09 18:00Z

TAF MBGT 081700Z 0818/0918 09010KT 9999 FEW018 SCT030

BASEVFR

08 18:00Z–09 18:00Z

Wind: 090° at 10 kt
Visibility: ≥ 6 SM
Sky: Scattered 3,000 ft, Few clouds 1,800 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.

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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: 3 NM N
ARTCC: ZMA · MIAMI

Airport manager

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

Flight service · Hours

FSS MIA: MIAMI1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance: DAWN TO DUSK; OTR HRS ON REQ.

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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120° · 10 kt

See full METAR & TAF

RWY 11

088°M

Head/Tail

+9 kt

Crosswind

4 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 11

LEFT TRAFFIC

Runway	Heading (°M)	Length	Surface	Traffic
11/29Favored	88° / 268°	6,007 ft	ASPH	Standard L

Runway end performance

End	TORA	TODA	ASDA	LDA	VGSI	Approach lights	Obstruction
11	6,007'	6,007'	6,007'	6,007'	—	—	—
29	6,007'	6,007'	6,007'	6,007'	—	—	—

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

Ramp & ground

Transient storage: Not published
Customs: Not available

Fuel & FBOs

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

Cheapest 100LLNearby

$6.73

MBPV·Provo Air Center·44 nm

Cheapest Jet ANearby

$7.39

MBPV·Provo Air Center·44 nm

No on-field FBO prices. See nearby fuel options below.

Cheaper nearby (within 50 nm)

100LL$6.73atMBPVProvo Air Center44 nm
Jet A$7.39atMBPVProvo Air Center44 nm

Airport notes

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

General notes

There is loose gravel in the movement area.Show FAA
There is a wildlife hazard.Show FAA
Firefighting equipment includes three foam tenders; each has 3,025 gallons of water, 360 gallons of foam, and 992 pounds of dry chemical available.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

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

Other notes

South Caicos Airport flight information service is available.Show FAA
Foreign civil government landing fees and diplomatic clearance may be required.Show FAA
South Caicos local information is available at 1-649-946-3228.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · MBSC

Answer card

ICAO: MBSC
Name: SOUTH CAICOS INTL
Location: COCKBURN HARBOUR
Elevation: 9 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude: 1,009 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower: Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways: 1
Longest runway: 11/29 · 6,007 ft
Published ILS approaches: 0
Published frequencies: 1
Magnetic variation: 10°
Current flight rules: VFR
Current wind: 120° at 10 kt
Favored runway now: RWY 11

South Caicos Intl (MBSC) sits at Cockburn Harbour in the Turks and Caicos Islands. Field elevation is 9 ft MSL. The airport has one runway, 11/29, which is 6,007 ft long with asphalt surface. There is no control tower. CTAF is 118.9. No ILS approaches are published here.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. The field has published PAPI on both runway ends. The PAPI is on the left side for runway 11 and runway 29. Expect loose gravel in the movement area. Wildlife hazard is also published, so keep a sharp scan on taxi and takeoff.

This field also has firefighting equipment on site. The published remarks note foreign civil government landing fees and diplomatic clearance may be required. South Caicos Airport flight information service is available. Local information is available by phone at 1-649-946-3228. With a low field elevation and a coastal island setting, plan for normal sea-level performance. Verify current procedures with the airport operator or the current FAA Chart Supplement before departure.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at MBSC South Caicos Intl?

MBSC has one runway, 11/29. It is 6,007 ft long. The surface is asphalt.

Does South Caicos Intl have a control tower?

No. MBSC is non-towered. CTAF is 118.9.

Is there an ILS at MBSC?

No ILS approaches are published for MBSC. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before you go.

What is the pattern altitude at South Caicos Intl?

Pattern altitude is not published in the facts provided. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.

Which runway end has the PAPI at MBSC?

The PAPI is on the left side of runway 11. The PAPI is also on the left side of runway 29.

Are there any operational hazards at South Caicos Intl?

Yes. The published remarks call out loose gravel in the movement area. Wildlife hazard is also published. Plan your taxi and rollout with that in mind.

Do I need foreign civil government landing fees or diplomatic clearance at MBSC?

The published remarks say foreign civil government landing fees and diplomatic clearance may be required. Verify with the airport operator and the current FAA Chart Supplement before arrival.

Is there local airport contact information for MBSC?

Yes. The published local information number is 1-649-946-3228. South Caicos Airport flight information service is also available.

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