Edward Bodden Little Cayman Airfield — Blossom Village, Cayman Islands
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Distance & flight time from LYB
Edward Bodden Little Cayman Airfield
LYB is the IATA code for Edward Bodden Little Cayman Airfield, a small airstrip serving Blossom Village on Little Cayman in the Cayman Islands. The runway handles light aircraft and small commuter planes that connect Little Cayman to Grand Cayman and Cayman Brac, since the island has no scheduled large-jet service. Traffic is dominated by visitors headed to the island's dive resorts, particularly those seeking access to Bloody Bay Wall, one of the Caribbean's premier scuba diving sites. With a population of only around 170 residents, Little Cayman relies heavily on LYB for supplies, tourism, and medical evacuation flights. The airfield is named after a local figure, Edward Bodden, reflecting its community-rooted origins rather than commercial aviation scale.
Runways at Edward Bodden Little Cayman Airfield (LYB)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/28 | 3275 ft (998 m) | 0 ft (0 m) | GRS |
Radio frequencies for Edward Bodden Little Cayman Airfield (LYB)
No published frequency data for this airport.
Airports near Edward Bodden Little Cayman Airfield (LYB)
- Charles Kirkconnell International Airport (CYB) — 21.8 km (13.5 mi)
- Owen Roberts International Airport (GCM) — 139.1 km (86.4 mi)
- Alberto Delgado Airport (TND) — 236.8 km (147.1 mi)
- Sangster International Airport (MBJ) — 262.3 km (163.0 mi)
- Vilo Acuña International Airport (CYO) — 265.2 km (164.8 mi)
- Jaime Gonzalez Airport (CFG) — 278.9 km (173.3 mi)
- Máximo Gómez Airport (AVI) — 295.8 km (183.8 mi)
- Ignacio Agramonte International Airport (CMW) — 304.5 km (189.2 mi)
Searchers typing LYB usually want Little Cayman flight info or how to reach Bloody Bay Wall diving sites. LYB is a small airstrip, not an international airport, so only short inter-island flights operate there.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Edward Bodden Little Cayman Airfield?
The IATA code for Edward Bodden Little Cayman Airfield is LYB.
What is the ICAO code for Edward Bodden Little Cayman Airfield?
The ICAO code for Edward Bodden Little Cayman Airfield is MWCL. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.