MYSM

MVFR

SAN SALVADOR INTL

COCKBURN TOWN

Elev
24'
Longest RWY
8,000'10/28
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR13:00Z
© Esri
Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into MYSM
Conditions
MVFR
Marginal · IFR-rated preferred
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,024'
MSL · field 24' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 10
H/W +5 · X/W 7 kt R

METAR & TAF MYSM

Current METAR

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
1,441 ft
Ceiling
1,700 ft AGL
Rules
MVFR

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
DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL AVIATION

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
RWY 10
086°M
Head/Tail
+5 kt
Crosswind
7 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 10

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 10 · 086° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,024 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
10/28Favored86° / 266°8,000 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
108,000'8,000'8,200'8,000'PAPI 4-box right(3°)SALS
288,000'8,000'8,760'8,000'VASI 2-box left(3°)

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 MYSM 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
A
Other services
CARGO

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Not published
Customs
Not available
Lighting schedule
SS-SR

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 2200 Zulu time, UTC minus 5 hours (minus 4 hours during daylight time). Other hours are available on request.Show FAA
  • Firefighting equipment includes T-1500 Oshkosh with 1,500 gallons of water, 500 gallons of foam, and 200 pounds of dry chemical, and T-1500 Quality with 1,500 gallons of water, 500 gallons of foam, and 200 pounds of dry chemical.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
  • CARGOCall 1-242-331-2125 for cargo service.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · MYSM

Answer card
ICAO
MYSM
Name
SAN SALVADOR INTL
Location
COCKBURN TOWN
Elevation
24 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,024 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
10/28 · 8,000 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
MVFR
Current wind
150° at 8 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 10

San Salvador Intl (MYSM) is at Cockburn Town in the Bahamas. Field elevation is 24 ft MSL. The airport has one runway. Runway 10/28 is 8,000 ft of asphalt. The field is not towered, so plan on UNICOM coordination on 122.8. Use standard self-announce procedures.

No ILS approaches are published here. Pattern altitude is not published, so use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless current published guidance says otherwise. The runway headings are magnetic. Runway 10 is 095°. Runway 28 is 275°.

There are no on-field FBOs listed in the facts. Contact the airport operator or the field directly before arrival if you need handling, fuel, or ramp details. Published remarks note that foreign civil government landing fees and diplomatic clearance may be required. Customs and immigration are available daily from 1400 to 2200 Zulu. Other hours are available on request. That matters for international planning.

For first-time arrivals, the big items are simple. This is an uncontrolled island field with no published ILS. Build your arrival around current weather, daylight and the customs window. If you are coming in from outside the country, verify paperwork and clearance before departure. The field sits close to sea level, so density altitude is usually not the main issue. Coordination and paperwork are the bigger ones here.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway at MYSM and how long is it?
MYSM has one runway, 10/28. It is 8,000 ft long and paved with asphalt.
Is San Salvador Intl towered or uncontrolled?
There is no control tower listed for MYSM. Use UNICOM 122.8 and make standard position calls.
Does MYSM have an ILS approach?
No ILS approaches are published for MYSM. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before you go.
What is the pattern altitude at MYSM?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless current published guidance says otherwise.
Which way do the runways at MYSM point magnetic?
Runway 10 is 095° magnetic. Runway 28 is 275° magnetic.
Are customs and immigration available at MYSM?
Yes. Customs and immigration are available all months, all days from 1400 to 2200 Zulu. Other hours are available on request.
Do I need special clearance or fees to land at MYSM?
Published remarks say foreign civil government landing fees and diplomatic clearance may be required. Verify with the airport operator before departure.
Is there fuel or an FBO on the field at MYSM?
No on-field FBOs are listed in the facts. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on UNICOM for current service availability.

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