Charles Kirkconnell International Airport
Daylight today(Aug 29, 2026, local time)
About 12h 34m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.
About Charles Kirkconnell International Airport
Sir Captain Charles Kirkconnell International Airport is an airport serving Cayman Brac, Cayman Islands. It is one of the hubs for Cayman Airways with flights to Owen Roberts International Airport on Grand Cayman, and Edward Bodden Airfield on Little Cayman. It is the only airport on Cayman Brac.
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Live weather
MWCBNOTAMs
MWCBReference only — not an official briefing. Always obtain a certified briefing (e.g. 1800wxbrief.com / your AIS) before flight.
NOTAM data via the FAA NOTAM system.
Live departures & arrivals
Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.
Where you can fly from here
Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.
Live traffic nearby
Aircraft currently within ~40 nm, from live ADS-B. Positions are approximately real-time — not for navigation.
Live ADS-B by adsb.lol & the OpenSky Network. Not for navigation.
Map
Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.
Runways (1)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 / 27 | 6,000 ft / 1,829 m | 148 ft | Asp | Lighted | Open |
Radio frequencies (2)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| APP | CAYMAN APP | 120.200 MHz |
| TWR | TWR | 118.400 MHz |
Navaids(1)
Airlines & destinations
Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date. Check current schedules.
Weather by month
Share of VFR / marginal-VFR / IFR / low-IFR conditions by month over the last 8 years, with the prevailing wind and typical density altitude. Historical climatology — not a forecast.
Prevailing wind: E (from about 90°), on 25% of observations, averaging 8 kt.
| Month | VFR / MVFR / IFR / LIFR | % VFR | Median DA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 87% | 1,300 ft | |
| Feb | 91% | 1,337 ft | |
| Mar | 93% | 1,422 ft | |
| Apr | 94% | 1,574 ft | |
| May | 93% | 1,730 ft | |
| Jun | 88% | 1,738 ft | |
| Jul | 95% | 1,812 ft | |
| Aug | 92% | 1,849 ft | |
| Sep | 92% | 1,886 ft | |
| Oct | 88% | 1,804 ft | |
| Nov | 87% | 1,611 ft | |
| Dec | 88% | 1,418 ft |
VFR MVFR IFR LIFR· density altitude ranges ~1,300–1,886 ft through the year· Source: NWS/IEM ASOS archive.
Nearby airports
Great-circle distance and true bearing from Charles Kirkconnell International Airport.
Frequently asked questions
What is the ICAO code for Charles Kirkconnell International Airport?
The ICAO code for Charles Kirkconnell International Airport is MWCB, and its IATA code is CYB.
Where is Charles Kirkconnell International Airport located?
Charles Kirkconnell International Airport is medium airport located in West End, Cayman Islands, at an elevation of 8 ft (2 m).
How many runways does Charles Kirkconnell International Airport have?
Charles Kirkconnell International Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 6,000 ft / 1,829 m.
Which airlines fly to Charles Kirkconnell International Airport?
Airlines historically serving Charles Kirkconnell International Airport include Cayman Airways (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).
How many destinations are served from Charles Kirkconnell International Airport?
Historical data lists 2 nonstop destinations from Charles Kirkconnell International Airport. Always check current schedules.
What time zone is Charles Kirkconnell International Airport in?
Charles Kirkconnell International Airport is in the America/Cayman time zone (UTC-05:00).
What is the magnetic variation at Charles Kirkconnell International Airport?
The magnetic variation (declination) at Charles Kirkconnell International Airport is approximately 6.8° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.
What airports are near Charles Kirkconnell International Airport?
The nearest airport to Charles Kirkconnell International Airport is Edward Bodden Little Cayman Airfield (LYB), about 11.8 nm to the w, followed by Negril Airport and Fundo de Buenaventura Airport.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Charles Kirkconnell International Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.