Small gateway serving Cat Island in the Bahamas.
Location
Arthur's Town, Bahamas
Arthur's Town Airport (IATA: ATC, ICAO: MYCA) is a small domestic airport serving Arthur's Town, the administrative capital of Cat Island in the Bahamas. It provides essential air connectivity for residents and visitors traveling to this relatively remote Out Island destination.
The airport operates on a modest scale befitting the low population of Cat Island. It primarily handles light aircraft and small regional turboprops, with no significant international services. The facility is owned and operated by the Bahamian government through its civil aviation authority.
Terminals
The airport has a single small terminal building with basic passenger amenities appropriate for a rural Out Island facility.
Getting to & from
Ground transport on Cat Island is limited, with taxis and rental vehicles available as the primary options for reaching the town and surrounding areas.
Airlines here
Bahamasair and small regional charter operators have historically provided service connecting Arthur's Town to Nassau.
Notable facts
- ›Arthur's Town is the birthplace of legendary actor Sidney Poitier, who grew up on Cat Island.
- ›Cat Island is known for its relatively undeveloped, tranquil environment, which keeps air traffic at the airport very low.
- ›The airport serves as one of two main air access points on Cat Island, the other being New Bight Airport.
- ›The runway is unpaved or lightly paved, suitable only for small propeller aircraft.
- ›The facility is managed under the Bahamas civil aviation authority framework.
This profile is provided for general information only. Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
