South Caicos Airport (XSC): Codes, Runways & Location
South Caicos Airport (IATA: XSC · ICAO: MBSC) is a medium-sized airport serving South Caicos, Turks and Caicos Islands. It lies at 21.5157° N, 71.5285° W, 6 ft (2 m) above sea level.
Overview of South Caicos Airport
South Caicos Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of South Caicos in Turks and Caicos Islands. It is identified by the IATA code XSC and the ICAO code MBSC. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
South Caicos Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 1931 m (6335 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support narrow-body jets such as the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 families, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 6 ft (2 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Salt Cay Airport (SLX) about 40 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 1,931 m — narrow-body capable
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Seaports near South Caicos Airport
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Frequently Asked Questions about South Caicos Airport
Where is South Caicos Airport located?
South Caicos Airport is located in South Caicos, Turks and Caicos Islands. Its coordinates are 21.5157° N, 71.5285° W.
What is the airport code for South Caicos Airport?
South Caicos Airport has an IATA code of XSC and an ICAO code of MBSC.
How long is the runway at South Caicos Airport?
South Caicos Airport's longest runway is about 1931 m (6335 ft), which can support narrow-body jets such as the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 families.
How many runways does South Caicos Airport have?
South Caicos Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is South Caicos Airport a major airport?
South Caicos Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport with scheduled service.
About this data
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