Duncan Town Airport — Duncan Town, Bahamas
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Distance & flight time from DCT
Duncan Town Airport
DCT identifies Duncan Town Airport, a small unpaved-strip facility serving the tiny settlement of Duncan Town on Ragged Island in the southern Bahamas. This is one of the most remote inhabited outposts in the archipelago, and the airstrip functions as a lifeline connecting islanders to Nassau and other Family Islands for supplies, medical evacuation, and mail rather than for tourism. Scheduled service is sparse and often operated by small charter or mailboat-adjacent air services rather than major carriers. Ragged Island's population dwindled significantly after Hurricane Irma devastated the island in 2017, and DCT's activity reflects that recovery, with flights largely tied to residents, contractors, and government personnel rather than visitors.
Runways at Duncan Town Airport (DCT)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13/31 | 3800 ft (1158 m) | 75 ft (23 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for Duncan Town Airport (DCT)
No published frequency data for this airport.
Airports near Duncan Town Airport (DCT)
- Deadman's Cay Airport (LGI) — 128.7 km (80.0 mi)
- Exuma International Airport (GGT) — 154.3 km (95.9 mi)
- Stella Maris Airport (SML) — 162.7 km (101.1 mi)
- Frank Pais International Airport (HOG) — 166.7 km (103.6 mi)
- Colonel Hill Airport (CRI) — 170.9 km (106.2 mi)
- Hermanos Ameijeiras Airport (VTU) — 182.2 km (113.2 mi)
- Spring Point Airport (AXP) — 183.2 km (113.8 mi)
- Orestes Acosta Airport (MOA) — 189.3 km (117.6 mi)
Searchers looking up DCT usually want to confirm it is Duncan Town, Ragged Island, Bahamas, not to be confused with larger Bahamian gateways like Nassau (NAS); flight options here are extremely limited and irregular.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Duncan Town Airport?
The IATA code for Duncan Town Airport is DCT.
What is the ICAO code for Duncan Town Airport?
The ICAO code for Duncan Town Airport is MYRD. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.