Salt Cay Airport
Salt Cay · Turks and Caicos IslandsICAO MBSY
Salt Cay Airport (SLX) is an airport serving Salt Cay, Turks and Caicos Islands, located in the Northern and Western hemispheres at coordinates 21° 19' 58.8" N, 71° 11' 60.0" W. The airport sits at an elevation of 3 feet (1 meters) above sea level. With 1 direct destinations served by 1 airline, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is America/Grand_Turk (GMT-4).
Airport Details
Coordinates
Popular Routes from SLX
| Destination | City | Distance | Flight Time | Type | CO2 (Economy) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDT | Cockburn Town, Turks and Caicos Islands | 9 mi | 0h 31m | short-haul | 4 kg | View |
Airlines Operating at SLX
1 active airline serving Salt Cay Airport.
CO2 Emissions Reference
Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.
| Route Type | Distance | Economy | Premium Eco | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-haul | 800 km | 204 kg | 326 kg | 592 kg | 816 kg |
| Medium-haul | 3,000 km | 468 kg | 749 kg | 1357 kg | 1872 kg |
| Long-haul | 8,000 km | 1200 kg | 1920 kg | 3480 kg | 4800 kg |
Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.
Nearby Airports
Airports closest to Salt Cay Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JAGS McCartney International Airport | GDT | Cockburn Town | Turks and Caicos Islands | 14 km |
| South Caicos Airport | XSC | South Caicos | Turks and Caicos Islands | 40 km |
| Providenciales Airport | PLS | Providenciales | Turks and Caicos Islands | 121 km |
| Gregorio Luperon International Airport | POP | Puerto Plata | Dominican Republic | 186 km |
| Cibao International Airport | STI | Santiago | Dominican Republic | 222 km |
| Cap Haitien International Airport | CAP | Cap Haitien | Haiti | 205 km |
| Inagua Airport | IGA | Matthew Town | Bahamas | 259 km |
| Mayaguana Airport | MYG | Mayaguana | Bahamas | 220 km |
Other Airports in Turks and Caicos Islands
Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 21° 19' 58.8" N
- Longitude (DMS)
- 71° 11' 60.0" W
- Latitude (Decimal)
- 21.333000
- Longitude (Decimal)
- -71.199997
- Hemisphere
- Northern / Western
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- America/Grand_Turk
- UTC Offset
- GMT-4
- Current Local Time
- 04:57 PM
- Elevation (ft)
- 3 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 1 m
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