South Caicos Airport is a medium-sized airport serving South Caicos, Turks & Caicos Islands. Its IATA code is XSC and its ICAO code is MBSC. The airport lies at an elevation of 6 ft (2 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 11/29, 6,335 ft (1,931 m) long. Local time follows the America/Grand_Turk time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- XSC
- ICAO code
- MBSC
- Airport type
- Medium airport
- Elevation
- 6 ft (2 m)
- Coordinates
- 21.5157, -71.5285
- Time zone
- America/Grand_Turk
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/29 | 6,335 ft · 1,931 m | 98 ft · 30 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to South Caicos Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| SLX Salt Cay Airport | Salt Cay, Turks & Caicos Islands | 40 km · 25 mi |
| GDT JAGS McCartney International Airport | Cockburn Town, Turks & Caicos Islands | 41 km · 25 mi |
| NCA North Caicos Airport | North Caicos, Turks & Caicos Islands | 62 km · 39 mi |
| PLS Providenciales International Airport | Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands | 82 km · 51 mi |
| MYG Mayaguana Airport | Abraham Bay Settlement, Bahamas | 181 km · 112 mi |
| CAP Cap Haitien International Airport | Cap Haitien, Haiti | 211 km · 131 mi |
| POP Gregorio Luperon International Airport | Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic | 219 km · 136 mi |
| IGA Inagua Airport | Matthew Town, Bahamas | 230 km · 143 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from XSC. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATL Atlanta | 1,849 | 1,149 | 999 | View route |
| JFK New York | 2,137 | 1,328 | 1,154 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 2,875 | 1,786 | 1,552 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 4,772 | 2,965 | 2,577 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 5,687 | 3,533 | 3,070 | View route |
| LHR London | 6,855 | 4,259 | 3,701 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 7,075 | 4,396 | 3,820 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 7,497 | 4,658 | 4,048 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 9,258 | 5,753 | 4,999 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 11,971 | 7,439 | 6,464 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 12,277 | 7,629 | 6,629 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 12,864 | 7,993 | 6,946 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 13,115 | 8,149 | 7,081 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 13,509 | 8,394 | 7,294 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 15,626 | 9,710 | 8,437 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 17,426 | 10,828 | 9,410 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| AFIS | INFO | 118.900 |
| APP | PROVO APP | 126.000 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of South Caicos Airport?
The IATA code of South Caicos Airport is XSC and its ICAO code is MBSC.
Where is South Caicos Airport located?
South Caicos Airport is in South Caicos, South Caicos, Turks & Caicos Islands, at 21.5157, -71.5285.
What time zone is South Caicos Airport in?
South Caicos Airport uses the IANA time zone America/Grand_Turk. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at South Caicos Airport?
The longest runway listed is 11/29, 6,335 ft (1,931 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to South Caicos Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Salt Cay Airport (SLX), about 40 km (25 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.