International hub · Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands

Grand Cayman/Owen Roberts Intl

MWCRGCM
Elevation
8 ft
Coordinates
19°18′N 81°21′W
Local time
America/Cayman

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Field information

MWCR runways, fuel & airport data

Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.

Grand Cayman/Owen Roberts Intl (MWCR/GCM) has one runway, 08/26, 7,867 ft (2,398 m) long of asphalt. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1 & Avgas. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 7. Operating hours: 1200-0200Z. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at MWCR, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.

  • Classification

    International hub

  • Time zone

    America/Cayman

  • Country

    Cayman Islands

    KY

  • Municipality

    George Town

  • Elevation

    8 ft

  • Position

    19.2928, -81.3577

  • Fuel

    Jet A-1 & Avgas

  • Fire & rescue

    RFFS category 7

  • Operating hours

    1200-0200Z

Runways · MWCR

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLighting
08/267,867 ft (2,398 m)148 ftasphaltLighted

Flight support

Ground handling, permits & fuel at MWCR.

The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Grand Cayman/Owen Roberts Intl (MWCR / GCM) in Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, through one 24/7 OCC desk. MWCR is listed in our network as an international hub. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.

Services coordinated at MWCR

  1. 01

    Overflight & Landing Permits – Cayman Islands

    Efficient coordination of overflight, landing, ad hoc, and seasonal block permit applications with the civil aviation authority of Cayman Islands. Applicable permit lead times for Cayman Islands 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 Cayman Islands are managed end-to-end.

  2. 02

    Ground Handling at MWCR

    Direct FBO and handler coordination at MWCR covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.

  3. 03

    Fuel Arrangements at MWCR

    Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at MWCR is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.

  4. 04

    Flight Planning & Dispatch to MWCR

    Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for MWCR: 19° 17′ 34″ N 81° 21′ 28″ W; elevation 8 ft.

  5. 05

    Crew & Passenger Services in Grand Cayman

    Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Grand Cayman. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at MWCR.

  6. 06

    Cargo Operations at MWCR

    Support for freighter operations into MWCR covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.

Location

Where MWCR sits in the network

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Operating into MWCR?

Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Grand Cayman/Owen Roberts Intl — one desk for the whole trip.

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