MYCB New Bight Airport Guide

Before you fly into MYCB

Conditions

MVFR

Marginal · IFR-rated preferred

Airport

Non-towered

Self-announce on CTAF

Pattern alt

1,013'

MSL · field 13' + 1,000 AGL

Favored RWY

RWY 09

H/W +4 · X/W 7 kt R

METAR & TAF MYCB

MYCB does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: MYSM (SAN SALVADOR INTL) · 53.1 NM away. Conditions at MYCB may differ.

METAR · MYSM

Observed 13:00Z

MYSM 071300Z AUTO 15008KT 9999 SCT015/// BKN017/// BKN020/// 28/24 A3004

Wind: 150° @ 8 kt
Visibility: —
Temp / Dew: 28°C / 24°C
Altimeter: 30.04 inHg
Clouds: BKN
Density alt: 1,427 ft
Ceiling: 1,700 ft AGL
Rules: MVFR

No TAF on file for this station.

Airport info & contacts

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

Location

ARTCC: ZMA · MIAMI

Airport manager

Name: DISTRICT ADMINISTRATOR
Phone: 1-242-342-2016

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

tap a runway

150° · 8 kt

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RWY 09

078°M

Head/Tail

+4 kt

Crosswind

7 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 09

LEFT TRAFFIC

Runway	Heading (°M)	Length	Surface	Traffic
09/27Favored	78° / 258°	4,980 ft	ASPH	Standard L

Runway end performance

End	TORA	TODA	ASDA	LDA	VGSI	Approach lights	Obstruction
09	4,980'	4,980'	4,980'	4,980'	—	—	—
27	4,980'	4,980'	4,980'	4,980'	—	—	—

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.

Cheapest 100LLNearby

$9.90

MYLS·Hawkline Aviation·45.1 nm

Cheapest Jet A

—

Not published

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

Cheaper nearby (within 50 nm)

100LL$9.90atMYLSHawkline Aviation45.1 nm

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 1330 to 2200 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 station 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 · MYCB

Answer card

ICAO: MYCB
Name: NEW BIGHT
Location: NEW BIGHT
Elevation: 13 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude: 1,013 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower: Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways: 1
Longest runway: 09/27 · 4,980 ft
Published ILS approaches: 0
Published frequencies: 1
Magnetic variation: 8°
Current flight rules: MVFR
Current wind: 150° at 8 kt
Favored runway now: RWY 09

New Bight Airport (MYCB) sits at New Bight in the Bahamas. Field elevation is 13 ft MSL. The airport has one runway. Runway 09/27 is 4,980 ft long with asphalt pavement. The published magnetic headings are 86° and 266°. There is no control tower. UNICOM is on 122.8.

No ILS approaches are published here. Pattern altitude is not published. For light piston operations, use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern unless the current Chart Supplement or local procedures say otherwise. The field is low and coastal. Expect sea-level performance. Stay sharp for weather and crosswind planning.

Customs and immigration are available all months. They are open daily from 1330 to 2200 Zulu. Runway lighting is for emergency use only. Fire extinguishers are available. Cargo service is available on request through the district administrator. Foreign civil government landing fees and diplomatic clearance may be required. No on-field FBOs are listed, so call the airport operator or the field on UNICOM before arrival if you need ramp support or fuel status.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at MYCB New Bight Airport?

MYCB has one runway. Runway 09/27 is 4,980 ft long and asphalt. That is the longest runway on the field.

Is there a tower at New Bight Airport?

No. MYCB is not towered. Use UNICOM 122.8 and check the current Chart Supplement or local procedures before arrival.

Does MYCB have an ILS approach?

No ILS approaches are published for MYCB. Plan with the current Chart Supplement and be ready for non-precision or visual work if conditions allow.

What is the pattern altitude at MYCB?

Pattern altitude is not published in the facts for MYCB. For light piston aircraft, use the standard 1,000 ft AGL unless the current Chart Supplement or local procedures say otherwise.

What are the customs and immigration hours at New Bight Airport?

Customs and immigration are available all months. They are open daily from 1330 to 2200 Zulu, which is UTC minus 5 hours or UTC minus 4 hours during daylight time.

Can I use the runway lights at MYCB at night?

Runway lighting is for emergency use only. Do not plan on normal night operations unless you have confirmed current lighting status with the airport operator or the current Chart Supplement.

Is fuel or an FBO available on the field at MYCB?

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

Do I need special clearance or landing fees at MYCB?

Foreign civil government landing fees and diplomatic clearance may be required. Verify the current requirements with the airport operator before you go.

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