South Caicos Airport
South Caicos · Turks and Caicos IslandsICAO MBSC
South Caicos Airport (XSC) is an airport serving South Caicos, Turks and Caicos Islands, located in the Northern and Western hemispheres at coordinates 21° 30' 56.5" N, 71° 31' 42.6" W. The airport sits at an elevation of 6 feet (2 meters) above sea level. With 2 direct destinations served by 1 airline, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is America/Grand_Turk (GMT-4).
Airport Details
Coordinates
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Airlines Operating at XSC
1 active airline serving South Caicos Airport.
CO2 Emissions Reference
Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.
| Route Type | Distance | Economy | Premium Eco | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-haul | 800 km | 204 kg | 326 kg | 592 kg | 816 kg |
| Medium-haul | 3,000 km | 468 kg | 749 kg | 1357 kg | 1872 kg |
| Long-haul | 8,000 km | 1200 kg | 1920 kg | 3480 kg | 4800 kg |
Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.
Nearby Airports
Airports closest to South Caicos Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JAGS McCartney International Airport | GDT | Cockburn Town | Turks and Caicos Islands | 41 km |
| Salt Cay Airport | SLX | Salt Cay | Turks and Caicos Islands | 40 km |
| Providenciales Airport | PLS | Providenciales | Turks and Caicos Islands | 81 km |
| Mayaguana Airport | MYG | Mayaguana | Bahamas | 181 km |
| Cap Haitien International Airport | CAP | Cap Haitien | Haiti | 209 km |
| Inagua Airport | IGA | Matthew Town | Bahamas | 230 km |
| Gregorio Luperon International Airport | POP | Puerto Plata | Dominican Republic | 219 km |
| Cibao International Airport | STI | Santiago | Dominican Republic | 253 km |
Other Airports in Turks and Caicos Islands
Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 21° 30' 56.5" N
- Longitude (DMS)
- 71° 31' 42.6" W
- Latitude (Decimal)
- 21.515699
- Longitude (Decimal)
- -71.528503
- Hemisphere
- Northern / Western
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- America/Grand_Turk
- UTC Offset
- GMT-4
- Current Local Time
- 02:32 PM
- Elevation (ft)
- 6 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 2 m
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