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Medium airport

Playa Baracoa Airport

IATA UPBICAO MUPB🇨🇺 Havana
Coordinates
23.0328°N, 82.5794°W
Elevation
102 ft (31 m)
Type
Medium airport
Region
CU-15
Time zone
Havana(UTC-04:00)
Magnetic variation
5.6° W

Daylight today(Sep 2, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:51
Sunrise
07:14
Sunset
19:48
Civil dusk
20:11

About 12h 34m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Playa Baracoa Airport

Playa Baracoa Airport

Playa Baracoa Airport is an airport west of Havana, Cuba. It is located in the municipality of Caimito, Artemisa Province, in front of the village of Playa Baracoa, belonging to the neighboring municipality of Bauta.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

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NOTAMs

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NOTAM data via the FAA NOTAM system.

Live departures & arrivals

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Where you can fly from here

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Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
02 / 20▸ displaced7,563 ft / 2,305 m148 ftAspLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (1)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
TWRTWR128.800 MHz

Navaids(2)

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Playa Baracoa Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Playa Baracoa Airport?

The ICAO code for Playa Baracoa Airport is MUPB, and its IATA code is UPB.

Where is Playa Baracoa Airport located?

Playa Baracoa Airport is medium airport located in Havana, Cuba, at an elevation of 102 ft (31 m).

How many runways does Playa Baracoa Airport have?

Playa Baracoa Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 7,563 ft / 2,305 m.

What time zone is Playa Baracoa Airport in?

Playa Baracoa Airport is in the America/Havana time zone (UTC-04:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Playa Baracoa Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Playa Baracoa Airport is approximately 5.6° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Playa Baracoa Airport?

The nearest airport to Playa Baracoa Airport is Santa Fe Airport (CU-0073), about 4.4 nm to the ene, followed by San Pedro Highway Airstrip and Ciudad Libertad Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Playa Baracoa Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.