MYAB

VFR

CLARENCE A BAIN

MANGROVE CAY

Elev
12'
Longest RWY
5,015'09/27
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR16:00Z
© Esri
Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into MYAB
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,012'
MSL · field 12' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 09
H/W +0 · X/W 2 kt L

METAR & TAF MYAB

MYAB does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: MYAF (FRESH CREEK) · 25.4 NM away. Conditions at MYAB may differ.

METAR · MYAF

Observed 16:00Z

MYAF 081600Z AUTO VRB02KT //// // ///////// ///// A////
Wind
VAR @ 2 kt
Visibility
Temp / Dew
Altimeter
Clouds
Clear
Density alt
Ceiling
Unlimited
Rules
VFR

Airport info & contacts

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

Location

VFR sectional
MIAMI
ARTCC
ZMA · MIAMI

Airport manager

Name
DISTRICT ADMINISTRATOR

Flight service · Hours

FSS MIA
MIAMI1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • 1400-2230Z++ UTC-5(-4DT)

Frequencies

Tap any row to copy the frequency to your clipboard.

Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
000° · 2 kt
RWY 09
075°M
Head/Tail
+0 kt
Crosswind
2 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 09

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 09 · 075° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,012 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
09/27Favored75° / 255°5,015 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
095,015'5,015'5,015'5,015'
275,015'5,015'5,015'5,015'

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.

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Approaches & charts

No charts indexed for MYAB yet.

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

Fuel & FBOs

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

Airport notes

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

General notes

  • Customs and immigration are available all months, all days, from 1400 to 2230 Zulu time, UTC minus 5 hours, or minus 4 hours during daylight time.Show FAA
  • Fire extinguishers are available.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 09/27Runway lighting is for emergency use only.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Foreign civil government landing fees and diplomatic clearance may be required.Show FAA
  • Nassau flight service provides local information at 1-242-377-7116 extension 2006; emergency contact is 1-242-377-2040.Show FAA
  • CARGOCargo service is available on request at 1-242-369-0544.Show FAA
  • 09/27The runway surface is bitumen.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · MYAB

Answer card
ICAO
MYAB
Name
CLARENCE A BAIN
Location
MANGROVE CAY
Elevation
12 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,012 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
09/27 · 5,015 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
000° at 2 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 09

Clarence A Bain is at Mangrove Cay in the Bahamas. The field elevation is 12 ft MSL. It has one runway, 09/27, which is 5,015 ft long. The runway surface is bitumen. Runway lighting is for emergency use only, so plan for daylight operations unless you have confirmed current lighting status with the airport operator.

There is no control tower. UNICOM is 122.8. No ILS approaches are published. The pattern altitude is not published, so use the current FAA Chart Supplement and confirm the traffic pattern before arrival. Magnetic variation is 8°, so treat runway headings as magnetic when you brief the approach.

There are no on-field FBOs listed. If you need fuel, handling, or ramp details, contact the airport operator or the FBO directly by phone before departure. Customs and immigration are available all months, all days, from 1400 to 2230 Zulu time. Foreign civil government landing fees and diplomatic clearance may be required. Fire extinguishers are available. Nassau flight service also provides local information, which can help if you need an operational update before you launch.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at Clarence A Bain (MYAB)?
MYAB has one runway. Runway 09/27 is 5,015 ft long and the surface is bitumen.
Does Clarence A Bain have a control tower?
No. Clarence A Bain is non-towered, so use UNICOM 122.8 for airport advisories and self-announce as needed.
Are there any ILS approaches at MYAB?
No ILS approaches are published for MYAB. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before you go.
What is the pattern altitude at Clarence A Bain?
The pattern altitude is not published. Use the current FAA Chart Supplement and confirm the traffic pattern before arrival.
What runway lighting is available at MYAB?
Runway lighting on 09/27 is for emergency use only. Plan accordingly and verify current lighting status with the airport operator if you expect to arrive near dusk or after dark.
Which FBOs are on the field at Clarence A Bain?
No on-field FBOs are listed. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on UNICOM for current service availability.
When are customs and immigration available at MYAB?
Customs and immigration are available all months, all days, from 1400 to 2230 Zulu time. Confirm any entry requirements and clearance needs before departure.
Do I need diplomatic clearance or landing fees at Clarence A Bain?
Foreign civil government landing fees and diplomatic clearance may be required. Verify the current requirements with the airport operator before you fly in.

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