
Regional airport · South Caicos Island, Turks & Caicos Islands
South Caicos
- Elevation
- 6 ft
- Coordinates
- 21°31′N 71°32′W
- Local time
- America/Grand Turk
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Field information
MBSC runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
South Caicos (MBSC/XSC) has one runway, 11/29, 6,335 ft (1,931 m) long of asphalt. Fuel on the field: No fuel available. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 3. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at MBSC, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.
Classification
Regional airport
Time zone
America/Grand Turk
Country
Turks & Caicos Islands
TC
Municipality
South Caicos
Elevation
6 ft
Position
21.5157, -71.5285
Fuel
No fuel available
Fire & rescue
RFFS category 3
Runways · MBSC
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/29 | 6,335 ft (1,931 m) | 98 ft | asphalt | Lighted |
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at MBSC.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at South Caicos (MBSC / XSC) in South Caicos Island, Turks and Caicos, through one 24/7 OCC desk. MBSC is listed in our network as a regional airport. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.
Services coordinated at MBSC
One 24/7 OCC desk
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Overflight & Landing Permits – Turks and Caicos
Efficient coordination of overflight, landing, ad hoc, and seasonal block permit applications with the civil aviation authority of Turks and Caicos. Applicable permit lead times for Turks and Caicos are confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request. For airline operators, navigation fee verifications, overflight charge audits, and CAA account reconciliations for Turks and Caicos are managed end-to-end.
- 02
Ground Handling at MBSC
Direct FBO and handler coordination at MBSC covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
- 03
Fuel Arrangements at MBSC
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at MBSC is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
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Flight Planning & Dispatch to MBSC
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for MBSC: 21° 30′ 57″ N 71° 31′ 43″ W; elevation 6 ft.
- 05
Crew & Passenger Services in South Caicos Island
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into South Caicos Island. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at MBSC.
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Cargo Operations at MBSC
Support for freighter operations into MBSC covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where MBSC sits in the network
Nearest airports in our network
- MBGTGrand Turk (Jags McCartney) IntlGrand Turk Island, Turks & Caicos Islands22 NM101°→
- MBPVProvidencialesProvidenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands44 NM291°→
- MYMMMayaguanaMayaguana, Bahamas98 NM302°→
- MTCHCap HaitienCap Haitien, Haiti114 NM199°→
- MDPPPuerto Plata/Gregorio Luperon InternationalPuerto Plata, Dominican Republic118 NM153°→
- MYIGGreat Inagua Island/Matthew TownGreat Inagua Island, Bahamas124 NM255°→
Operating into MBSC?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at South Caicos — one desk for the whole trip.