MYAK Congo Town Airport

Before you fly into MYAK

Conditions

VFR

Good for visual flying

Airport

Non-towered

Self-announce on CTAF

Pattern alt

1,020'

MSL · field 20' + 1,000 AGL

Favored RWY

RWY 28

H/W +0 · X/W 2 kt R

METAR & TAF MYAK

MYAK does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: MYAF (FRESH CREEK) · 34.3 NM away. Conditions at MYAK 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

MYAK does not issue a TAF.

Showing the forecast from the nearest station: MYNN (LYNDEN PINDLING INTL) · 53.3 NM away. Conditions at MYAK may differ.

Forecast · TAF

Valid 08 12:00Z–09 12:00Z

TAF MYNN 081100Z 0812/0912 21008KT 9999 SCT025

BASEVFR

08 12:00Z–09 12:00Z

Wind: 210° at 8 kt
Visibility: ≥ 6 SM
Sky: Scattered 2,500 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: 4 NM S
VFR sectional: MIAMI
ARTCC: ZMA · MIAMI

Airport manager

Name: DISTRICT ADMINISTRATOR
Phone: 1-242-369-4900

Flight service · Hours

FSS MIA: MIAMI1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance: 1100-2200Z++ UTC-5(-4DT)

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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000° · 2 kt

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RWY 28

274°M

Head/Tail

+0 kt

Crosswind

2 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 28

LEFT TRAFFIC

Runway	Heading (°M)	Length	Surface	Traffic
10/28Favored	94° / 274°	5,321 ft	ASPH	Standard L

Runway end performance

End	TORA	TODA	ASDA	LDA	VGSI	Approach lights	Obstruction
10	5,321'	5,321'	5,321'	5,321'	—	—	—
28	5,321'	5,321'	5,321'	4,957'	—	—	fence

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

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

Runway load capacity is Dash 8-300 aircraft or equivalent; approximately 43,000 pounds takeoff weight.Show FAA
Fire extinguishers are available.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

10/28Runway 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 number is 1-242-377-2040.Show FAA
CARGOCargo service is available on request through the district administrator.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · MYAK

Answer card

ICAO: MYAK
Name: CONGO TOWN
Location: CONGO TOWN
Elevation: 20 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude: 1,020 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower: Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways: 1
Longest runway: 10/28 · 5,321 ft
Published ILS approaches: 0
Published frequencies: 1
Magnetic variation: 7°
Current flight rules: VFR
Current wind: 000° at 2 kt
Favored runway now: RWY 28

Congo Town Airport (MYAK) sits at Congo Town in the Bahamas. Field elevation is 20 ft MSL. The airport has one runway. Runway 10/28 is 5,321 ft long with asphalt surface. The published magnetic headings are 101° and 281°. No control tower is listed. Expect self-announced traffic on UNICOM 122.8.

No ILS approaches are published here. Pattern altitude is not published in the facts, so use the current Chart Supplement before you go. The published remarks matter for planning. Runway lighting is for emergency use only. Cargo service is available on request through the district administrator. Foreign civil government landing fees and diplomatic clearance may be required. The runway load capacity is listed as Dash 8-300 aircraft or equivalent. That is about 43,000 lb takeoff weight.

There are no on-field FBOs listed. Plan ahead for handling, fuel and any required permissions. Nassau flight service is listed as a local information contact at 1-242-377-7116 ext. 2006. The emergency number is 1-242-377-2040. For a first-time arrival, the big points are simple. Verify current procedures. Confirm your permissions. Do not count on runway lighting for normal night ops.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at MYAK Congo Town Airport?

MYAK has one runway, 10/28. It is 5,321 ft long and paved with asphalt.

Does Congo Town Airport have a control tower?

No control tower is listed for MYAK. Use UNICOM 122.8 and standard self-announced traffic procedures.

Is there an ILS at MYAK?

No ILS approaches are published for Congo Town Airport. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before departure.

What is the pattern altitude at MYAK?

The facts do not publish a pattern altitude for MYAK. Verify the current Chart Supplement before flying the pattern.

What runway lighting is available at Congo Town Airport?

The published remarks say runway lighting is for emergency use only. Do not plan normal night operations around it without checking current status.

Are there any FBOs on the field at MYAK?

No on-field FBOs are listed in the facts. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival. Or call the field on CTAF or UNICOM for current handling and fuel availability.

Can larger turboprops use MYAK?

The published runway load capacity is Dash 8-300 aircraft or equivalent. The remarks also list about 43,000 lb takeoff weight. Confirm performance and weight limits before planning a flight.

Do I need special clearance or landing fees at Congo Town Airport?

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

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