Owen Roberts International Airport
Owen Roberts International Airport is the main air gateway for George Town and the wider Cayman Islands, making it the place most visitors will first encounter when arriving for beach holidays, diving trips, cruises, or business travel. Known by the codes GCM and MWCR, it is classified as a large airport and handles the islands’ core passenger traffic. Its low elevation of just 8 feet above sea level reflects the flat coastal landscape around Grand Cayman, so travelers should expect an airport setting that feels close to the water, the capital, and the island’s main hotel areas.
About Owen Roberts International Airport
Owen Roberts International Airport is the main air gateway for George Town and the wider Cayman Islands, making it the place most visitors will first encounter when arriving for beach holidays, diving trips, cruises, or business travel. Known by the codes GCM and MWCR, it is classified as a large airport and handles the islands’ core passenger traffic. Its low elevation of just 8 feet above sea level reflects the flat coastal landscape around Grand Cayman, so travelers should expect an airport setting that feels close to the water, the capital, and the island’s main hotel areas.
Overview
Owen Roberts International Airport is the main air gateway for George Town and the wider Cayman Islands, making it the place most visitors will first encounter when arriving for beach holidays, diving trips, cruises, or business travel. Known by the codes GCM and MWCR, it is classified as a large airport and handles the islands’ core passenger traffic. Its low elevation of just 8 feet above sea level reflects the flat coastal landscape around Grand Cayman, so travelers should expect an airport setting that feels close to the water, the capital, and the island’s main hotel areas.
At a glance
- Official name: Owen Roberts International Airport
- Location served: George Town, Cayman Islands
- Airport type: large airport
- Runway: 08/26, 7,867 feet, asphalt, and lighted
- Time zone: America/Cayman
Why it matters for travelers
For most visitors, the airport’s biggest advantage is convenience: it serves the capital and sits close to the island’s main transport, accommodation, and tourism hubs, which helps keep onward journeys relatively straightforward after landing. The single lighted asphalt runway, designated 08/26, is long enough to support regular commercial operations while also giving aviation-minded travelers a useful point of reference when checking flights or watching aircraft movements. Because the airport operates in the America/Cayman time zone, it is worth confirming local time on arrival, especially if you are connecting to a resort transfer, dive charter, or same-day excursion.
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FAQ
Owen Roberts International Airport — frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the details travellers usually check first, from codes and locations to the practical basics that help with planning.
9 common questions
- Owen Roberts International Airport is located in Grand Cayman Island, Cayman Islands (North America), at coordinates 19.300°, -81.360°.
- Its IATA code is GCM and its ICAO code is MWCR.
- Owen Roberts International Airport serves Grand Cayman Island, Cayman Islands. When comparing fares, check whether other airports also serve the same area — prices and transfer times can differ between them.
- Owen Roberts International Airport operates on America/Cayman local time. Departure and arrival times on tickets are always shown in each airport's local time, so double-check the offset when planning connections or pick-ups.
- Owen Roberts International Airport sits at latitude 19.300° and longitude -81.360°. The map link in the details panel on this page opens the exact location for driving directions.
- Originfacts does not yet track scheduled routes from GCM. Use the flight search on this page to see live airline options for your travel dates.
- Route coverage for GCM is still being added to Originfacts. Run a search from GCM on the flight search page to see every destination airlines currently sell for your dates.
- Its address is George Town, George Town, Cayman Islands, the phone number is +1 345-943-7070, the official website is http://www.caymanairports.com/. For flight-specific questions (delays, baggage, rebooking), contact the operating airline directly rather than the airport.
- Yes — Originfacts lists 2 other airports in Cayman Islands. The nearby-airports section on this page links to each of them, which is useful when comparing fares or finding an alternative departure point.