MYBS South Bimini Airport

Before you fly into MYBS

Conditions

VFR

Good for visual flying

Airport

Non-towered

Self-announce on CTAF

Pattern alt

1,008'

MSL · field 8' + 1,000 AGL

Favored RWY

RWY 10

H/W +10 · X/W 2 kt L

METAR & TAF MYBS

MYBS does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KFLL (FORT LAUDERDALE/HOLLYWOOD INTL) · 52.7 NM away. Conditions at MYBS may differ.

METAR · KFLL

Observed 16:53Z

KFLL 081653Z AUTO 08010KT 10SM CLR 31/21 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP149 T03110211 TSNO

Wind: 080° @ 10 kt
Visibility: 10 SM
Temp / Dew: 31°C / 21°C
Altimeter: 29.98 inHg
Clouds: CLR
Density alt: 1,856 ft
Ceiling: Unlimited
Rules: VFR

MYBS does not issue a TAF.

Showing the forecast from the nearest station: KFLL (FORT LAUDERDALE/HOLLYWOOD INTL) · 52.7 NM away. Conditions at MYBS may differ.

Forecast · TAF

Valid 08 18:00Z–10 00:00Z

TAF KFLL 081724Z 0818/0924 09010KT P6SM FEW035 FM090000 14006KT P6SM SCT250 FM091300 19009KT P6SM SCT025 SCT150 FM091700 15012KT P6SM SCT030 SCT150

BASEVFR

08 18:00Z–09 00:00Z

Wind: 090° at 10 kt
Visibility: ≥ 6 SM
Sky: Few clouds 3,500 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: 3 NM SE
VFR sectional: MIAMI
ARTCC: ZMA · MIAMI

Airport manager

Name: DISTRICT ADMINISTRATOR
Phone: 1-242-347-3222

Flight service · Hours

FSS MIA: MIAMI1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance: MON-FRI · 1400-2200Z++ UTC-5(-4DT)

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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080° · 10 kt

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RWY 10

083°M

Head/Tail

+10 kt

Crosswind

2 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 10

LEFT TRAFFIC

Runway	Heading (°M)	Length	Surface	Traffic
10/28Favored	83° / 263°	5,391 ft	ASPH	Standard L

Runway end performance

End	TORA	TODA	ASDA	LDA	VGSI	Approach lights	Obstruction
10	5,391'	5,391'	5,391'	5,391'	—	—	—
28	5,391'	5,391'	5,391'	5,391'	—	—	—

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

Fire extinguishers are available.Show FAA
Customs and immigration are available all months, all days, from 1400 to 2200 Zulu time, UTC minus 5 hours, or minus 4 hours during daylight time.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 contact 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 · MYBS

Answer card

ICAO: MYBS
Name: SOUTH BIMINI
Location: SOUTH BIMINI
Elevation: 8 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude: 1,008 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower: Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways: 1
Longest runway: 10/28 · 5,391 ft
Published ILS approaches: 0
Published frequencies: 1
Magnetic variation: 7°
Current flight rules: VFR
Current wind: 080° at 10 kt
Favored runway now: RWY 10

South Bimini Airport (MYBS) sits on South Bimini in the Bahamas. Field elevation is 8 ft MSL. The airport has one runway, 10/28, at 5,391 ft. There is no control tower. UNICOM is 122.8. No ILS approaches are published. The pattern altitude is not published, so use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.

Runway lighting is for emergency use only. That matters here if you are planning a night arrival or a late departure. Customs and immigration are available all months, all days, from 1400 to 2200 Zulu. Foreign civil government landing fees and diplomatic clearance may be required. Cargo service is available on request through the district administrator. Fire extinguishers are available on the field.

There are no on-field FBOs listed in the facts, so plan to verify handling and fuel support with the airport operator or the field on UNICOM before arrival. For local information, Nassau flight service can be reached at 1-242-377-7116 extension 2006. The emergency contact is 1-242-377-2040. If you are coming in from outside the area, check the current Chart Supplement for any airport-specific operating notes before you go.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at MYBS South Bimini Airport?

South Bimini has one runway, 10/28, at 5,391 ft. That is the longest runway on the field.

Does MYBS have a control tower?

No. MYBS is non-towered, so use UNICOM 122.8 for local traffic coordination and monitor closely in the pattern.

Is there an ILS at South Bimini Airport?

No ILS approaches are published for MYBS. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach information before you file or launch.

What is the pattern altitude at MYBS?

The pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.

Can I clear customs and immigration at MYBS?

Yes. Customs and immigration are available all months, all days, from 1400 to 2200 Zulu. Verify your arrival time against those published hours before departure.

Are the runway lights at MYBS usable for normal night operations?

Runway lighting is for emergency use only. Plan carefully for night operations and verify the current status with the airport operator before you go.

Which fuel or FBO options are on the field at MYBS?

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

Do I need special clearance or fees to land at MYBS?

The published remarks say foreign civil government landing fees and diplomatic clearance may be required. Confirm those requirements with the airport operator before you depart.

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