Owen Roberts International Airport – GCM Grand Cayman
The Owen Roberts International Airport is the main international airport for the Cayman Islands. It is a major public airport that is located in Georgetown, Cayman Island and serves the Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands. Its airport code, GCM, stands for the island’s name Grand Cayman. In 1952, the construction of Cayman airfield was begun by retired Wing Commander of Royal Air Force Owen Roberts which the airport was named after. The airport had expansion constructions started in 2007 until present. As of the present, the airport has handled up to25,146 commercial and private aircraft movements and processes approximately 1,095,586 passenger movements.
Best Time to Visit
The GCM-Owen Roberts International Airport has one terminal building. It has also 42 check-in desks, five gates, and one baggage claim. The airport has 7000 paved and grooved runway with asphalt surface. It has several expansions and improvements such as the purchase of a new x-ray machine and baggage screening machine. Some of the best places to go from Owen Roberts International Airport include Seven Mile Beach and many others.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Get to book at the nearby hotels around the Owen Roberts International Airport (GCM). The Grandview Condos on Seven Mile Beach is just 6 km from Owen Roberts, while the beautiful The Westin Grand Cayman Seven Mile Beach Resort & Spa is located just around 5 km away. You can book rooms and suites at the nearby Seven Mile Beach Resort & Club.
Another airport close to Owen Roberts International Airport is the Edward Bodden Airfield (SFB), which accommodates domestic flights from and to Cayman Islands.
On this page it is easy to search for George Town, Cayman Islands airport hotels, we have listed hotels, airport motels, resorts, inns in order of proximity, closest airport lodging options are listed first. George Town, Cayman Islands (GCM-Owen Roberts Intl.) airport area map also gives you guidance on the distance of these hotels from the GCM airport. Most of these GCM hotels are designed to serve frequent travelers. If you are on business trip or family vacation or if your flight is delayed and you need an overnight stay near the airport. Some of these George Town, Cayman Islands motels have passenger pick up or free airport shuttle service which you can take advantage of. Some of the main attractions in the area around the GCM airport are Galleria Plaza, Britannia Golf Course, and Galleria Plaza.
