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Owen Roberts International Airport (MWCR/GCM) — Georgetown, Cayman Islands

At a glance

Operating hours: 12:00–02:00 UTC (on request)
Customs: 13:30–02:00 UTC
Port of entry: Yes
Fuel: JET A-1, 100LL
Tower: 118.0
Runways: 08/26
Elevation: 8 ft

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Runways 4/4

Frequencies 4/4

Operations 2/2

Fuel 1/1

Contacts 2/2

Additional Info 10/10

Observed Activity · Oct 27

22 aircraft observed within 6 NM · 21 on the ground · busiest hour 17:00Z

2026-10-142026-10-27

Distinct ADS-B aircraft seen within 6 NM below 10,000 ft AGL per UTC day · community-feed coverage varies · not official movement totals

Data last updated: 2026-04-04

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Basic Airport Information

ICAO: MWCR
Name: Owen Roberts International Airport
Type: large_airport
Category: International
Latitude: 19.292801
Longitude: -81.357697
Elevation: 8 ft
Country: Cayman Islands
Municipality: Georgetown
IATA Code: GCM
FAA Code: N/A
FIR: MKJK
Timezone: America/Cayman
Distance from City: 2.0 km
VFR: Yes
IFR: Yes

Runways

Runway 08/26

Designation: 08/26
Dimensions: 7867 X 148
Surface: ASP
PCN: N/A
Lighting: HIRL, REIL both ends
NAVAIDs: VOR/DME GCM 115.60, NDB ZIY 344
Approach Types: VOR, VOR/DME, NDB, RNAV (GNSS)
Remarks: Displaced threshold: 265m on Rwy 08, 124m on Rwy 26. Extended 243m in Nov 2020. Grooved surface.

Frequencies

Tower: 118.000 MHz
Ground: 121.900 MHz
Operations: 120.200 MHz
Traffic/Approach: 128.100 MHz
ATIS: 132.350 MHz

Operation Hours

Monday 12:00 – 02:00

Tuesday 12:00 – 02:00

Wednesday 12:00 – 02:00

Thursday 12:00 – 02:00

Friday 12:00 – 02:00

Saturday 12:00 – 02:00

Sunday 12:00 – 02:00

Extra Hours On Request: Yes
Remarks: 07:00-21:00 local (12:00-02:00 UTC). O/T on request. Tower: 07:00-21:00 local. Admin: Mon-Fri 08:30-17:00 local.

Contacts

AIS Tel: +1 3452445826
ARO Tel: N/A
MET Tel: N/A
Admin Tel: +1 3459437070
Health Tel: N/A
Police Tel: N/A
Authorities Tel: N/A
Website: https://www.caymanairports.com
Remarks: AIS email: [email protected]. AOCC: +1 3452445835, [email protected]. Customs: +1 3459491594. Immigration: +1 3459494019. Atlantic Aviation FBO: +1 3459495252. Universal Aviation: +1 3453258811. Air Agencies: +1 3459165442.

Slots / PPR

Slot Required: Yes
PPR Required: Yes
PPR Contact: [email protected] / +1 3459437070
Remarks: Slots mandatory for ALL flights, request 48h+ in advance. ±20 min tolerance. 1h max turnaround. Standard processing: 6 business days; peak months (Jan/Mar/Apr/Nov/Dec): 12 business days. Slot confirmation required before filing flight plan. PPR required for ops outside 07:00-21:00 local.

Customs

Open: 13:30
Close: 02:00
Phone: N/A
Extra Hours On Request: No
Remarks: 08:30-21:00 local (UTC-5). After-hours fee applies outside regular customs hours. Passengers/crew must proceed to GAT for clearance. GenDec required in advance for arrival and departure.

Fees

Landing Fee: N/A
Parking Fee: N/A
Handling Mandatory: Yes
Currency: KYD
Remarks: Slots required for all operations, request 48h in advance. Handling mandatory. Fee schedule in AIP GEN 4.1-1. Contact CIAA: [email protected]

Fuel Information

Fuel Type: JET A-1
Price/L: 9.99
Last Updated: 2026-04-04
Remarks: Available from Atlantic Aviation, AEG Fuels, and others. Prices vary by FBO.

Fuel Type: 100LL
Price/L: N/A
Last Updated: 2026-04-04
Remarks: Available from Atlantic Aviation. Prist additive $45/can.

Immigration

Port of Entry: Yes
APIS Required: Yes
GAR Required: No
Remarks: CARICOM APIS notifications must be submitted via caricomeapis.org before arrival and departure. Immigration office at GAT open 07:00-21:00 local (12:00-02:00 UTC).

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Restrictions

Curfew Start: 02:00
Curfew End: 12:00
Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
Remarks: Curfew 21:00-07:00 local (02:00-12:00 UTC). Movements after 21:00 local require airport authority approval. Jet aircraft with low bypass ratio engines prohibited below 1500ft within 2000ft of coastline except for takeoff/landing. ARFF Cat 7.

Alternates

MWCL

ICAO: MWCL
Name: Edward Bodden Little Cayman Airfield
Distance (NM): 75.0
Has IFR: No
Port of Entry: Not recorded
Immigration Remarks: N/A

MWCB

ICAO: MWCB
Name: Charles Kirkconnell International Airport
Distance (NM): 86.7
Has IFR: Yes
Port of Entry: Yes
Immigration Remarks: Designated airport of entry. All arriving international passengers processed through Customs & Border Control (CBC). British Overseas Territory — GAR not required (UK GAR applies only to UK mainland airports)

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Active NOTAMs

A0337/26

caution

Runway lighting out

W RWY GUARD LGT ON TWY C U/S.

2026-08-21 22:50 UTC 2026-11-20 22:00 UTC

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Nearby Airports

MWCL Edward Bodden Little Cayman Airfield 75 NM MWCB Charles Kirkconnell International Airport 87 NM

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the operating hours of MWCR?: Owen Roberts International Airport operates from 12:00 to 02:00 (on request).
What is the tower frequency at MWCR?: The tower frequency at Owen Roberts International Airport is 118.0 MHz.
What fuel is available at MWCR?: Owen Roberts International Airport offers JET A-1, 100LL.
Is customs available at MWCR?: Yes, customs at Owen Roberts International Airport is available from 13:30 to 02:00.
Does MWCR require slots or PPR?: Slots are required and PPR is required at Owen Roberts International Airport.
Where is MWCR located?: Owen Roberts International Airport (MWCR) is located in Georgetown, Cayman Islands.
What is the IATA code for MWCR?: The IATA code for Owen Roberts International Airport is GCM.
Is MWCR a port of entry?: Yes, Owen Roberts International Airport is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.

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