MYES

VFR

STANIEL CAY

STANIEL CAY

Elev
5'
Longest RWY
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR15:00Z
VFR sectional · MYES
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Before you fly into MYES
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,005'
MSL · field 5' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
Calm
No wind component

METAR & TAF MYES

MYES does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: MYNN (LYNDEN PINDLING INTL) · 75.0 NM away. Conditions at MYES may differ.

METAR · MYNN

Observed 15:00Z

MYNN 081500Z 25006KT 190V300 9999 SCT020 30/22 A3003
Wind
250° @ 6 kt
Visibility
Temp / Dew
30°C / 22°C
Altimeter
30.03 inHg
Clouds
SCT
Density alt
1,670 ft
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

From city
1 NM E
ARTCC
ZMA · MIAMI

Airport manager

Name
DISTRICT ADMINISTRATOR

Flight service · Hours

FSS MIA
MIAMI1-800-WX-BRIEF

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
250° · 6 kt

Pattern entry · RWY

No runway selected.
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic

Approaches & charts

No charts indexed for MYES 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

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.

Runway surface & condition

  • 17/35Runway 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
  • 17/35The runway surface is bitumen.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · MYES

Answer card
ICAO
MYES
Name
STANIEL CAY
Location
STANIEL CAY
Elevation
5 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,005 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
0
Longest runway
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
250° at 6 kt
Favored runway now

Staniel Cay Airport sits on Staniel Cay in the Bahamas. Field elevation is 5 ft MSL. The facts block does not list any runways, so verify the current operating surface and any usable landing details with the airport operator before you go. There is no control tower. UNICOM is on 122.8.

No ILS approaches are published here. Pattern altitude is not published in the facts, so use the current Chart Supplement for the correct traffic pattern guidance before arrival. The published remarks also note that runway lighting on 17/35 is for emergency use only. They also note that the runway surface is bitumen. Cargo service is available on request through the district administrator. Foreign civil government landing fees and diplomatic clearance may be required, so plan ahead if your trip is international.

There are no on-field FBOs listed. Contact the airport operator directly or call the field on UNICOM for current services before departure. Nassau flight service also provides local information at 1-242-377-7116 extension 2006. For emergency contact, use 1-242-377-2040. With a low field elevation and a coastal island setting, the main pilot concern is getting current operational details before you launch.

Frequently asked questions

Does MYES have any published runways for planning an arrival?
No runways are listed in the facts block. Verify the current operating surface and landing details with the airport operator before you go.
What is the field elevation at Staniel Cay Airport?
Field elevation is 5 ft MSL. That low elevation matters less for density altitude than for confirming the latest field conditions and surface status.
Is there a control tower at MYES?
No. The airport is non-towered, so use UNICOM 122.8 and standard non-towered traffic procedures.
Does Staniel Cay Airport have an ILS approach?
No ILS approaches are published. Check the current Chart Supplement for any other instrument procedure details before flight planning.
What is the pattern altitude at MYES?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts block. Use the current Chart Supplement for the correct traffic pattern altitude before arrival.
Are there any FBOs on the field at Staniel Cay?
No on-field FBOs are listed. Contact the airport operator directly or call the field on UNICOM for current service availability.
Is runway lighting available at Staniel Cay Airport?
The published remarks say runway lighting on 17/35 is for emergency use only. Plan for that limitation and verify current lighting status before night operations.
Do I need special clearance or landing fees for MYES?
The published remarks say foreign civil government landing fees and diplomatic clearance may be required. Confirm the current requirements with the airport operator before arrival.

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