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JAGS McCartney International Airport (GDT)
JAGS McCartney International Airport is an international airport serving Cockburn Town (Grand Turk), Turks & Caicos Islands. Its IATA code is GDT and its ICAO code is MBGT. It has one runway, 1,939 m long.
- IATAGDT
- ICAOMBGT
- This airport
- International airport
Airport facts
- IATA code
- GDT
- ICAO code
- MBGT
- City
- Cockburn Town
- Region / province
- Grand Turk
- Country / territory
- Turks & Caicos Islands
- Category
- Medium-sized airport
- Coordinates
- 21.4445° N, 71.1423° W
- Elevation
- 4 m (13 ft)
- Time zone
- America/Grand Turk (UTC-04:00)estimated from location
- Runways
- 1
- Longest runway
- 1,939 m (6,362 ft)
Runways
Runway data as published by OurAirports. Lengths are given in metres and feet.
| Runway | Length | Surface |
|---|---|---|
| 11/29 | 1,939 m6,362 ft | Asphalt |
Distance and flight time to Vietnam
Great-circle distance to Vietnam’s three main international airports and an indicative direct flight time (about 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing). Real air cargo routings often include a transit hub and take longer.
Da Nang (DAD)
15,846 km
Direct flight: ≈ 20 h 20 min
Hanoi (HAN)
15,259 km
Direct flight: ≈ 19 h 35 min
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
16,420 km
Direct flight: ≈ 21 h
Radio frequencies
Published frequencies for reference only — not for navigation.
| Service | Frequency |
|---|---|
| Approach APP | 126.000 MHz |
| Ground GND | 121.900 MHz |
| Tower TWR | 118.600 MHz |
Air freight to and from JAGS McCartney International Airport
Global Logistic Group arranges air cargo between Vietnam and Cockburn Town through airline and partner networks. Typical services include:
- Export and import air freight, consolidated or direct, with booking on scheduled passenger and freighter flights
- Pick-up, packing, labelling and documentation, including air waybills (AWB) and certificates of origin
- Customs clearance in Vietnam and coordination with partners at destination
- Special cargo on request, such as dangerous goods, perishables or temperature-sensitive shipments, subject to airline acceptance
- Door-to-door delivery and combined sea–air or road–air solutions
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.
Nearby international airports in Turks & Caicos Islands
| Airport | IATA | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Providenciales International Airport | PLS | 122 km |
Frequently asked questions
What are the airport codes of JAGS McCartney International Airport?
The IATA code of JAGS McCartney International Airport is GDT and its ICAO code is MBGT. Use the IATA code on air waybills and cargo bookings.
Where is JAGS McCartney International Airport located?
JAGS McCartney International Airport is in Cockburn Town, Grand Turk, Turks & Caicos Islands, at coordinates 21.4445° N, 71.1423° W and an elevation of 4 m (13 ft).
How far is JAGS McCartney International Airport from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance from JAGS McCartney International Airport to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is about 16,420 km, to Hanoi (HAN) about 15,259 km and to Da Nang (DAD) about 15,846 km. An indicative direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City takes ≈ 21 h.
How long is the runway at JAGS McCartney International Airport?
The longest runway at JAGS McCartney International Airport is 1,939 m (6,362 ft) long, with a asphalt surface. The airport has one runway in the source data.
Can Global Logistic Group ship cargo to or from JAGS McCartney International Airport?
Yes. GLG arranges air freight between Vietnam and JAGS McCartney International Airport (GDT) through airline and partner networks, including pick-up, documentation, customs clearance and delivery. Send us your cargo details for a quote and routing options.
Air Freight
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.