Gustavo Rizo Airport (MUBA)
Medium airport · Baracoa, Guantánamo Province, Cuba
Airport data
| Name | Gustavo Rizo Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | MUBA |
| IATA | BCA |
| Elevation | 26 ft (8 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 20°21'55" W 74°30'22" 20.36530, -74.50620 |
| Location | Baracoa, Guantánamo Province, Cuba |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16/34 | 6,070 ft (1850 m) | 98 ft | CON | No |
Gustavo Rizo Airport at a glance
Gustavo Rizo Airport is a medium airport in Baracoa, Guantánamo Province, Cuba, known to airline systems as BCA. The field elevation of 26 ft (8 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at MUBA are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 16/34, offers 6,070 ft (1850 m) of con surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 16 points roughly 160° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for MUBA shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Gustavo Rizo Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Orestes Acosta Airport | MUMO | 54 km (29 NM) |
| Mariana Grajales Airport | MUGT | 75 km (41 NM) |
| Leeward Point Field | MUGM | 89 km (48 NM) |
| Inagua Airport | MYIG | 111 km (60 NM) |
| Antonio Maceo International Airport | MUCU | 145 km (78 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Gustavo Rizo Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 26 ft field elevation of Gustavo Rizo Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 25 airports and airfields we list for Cuba — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Gustavo Rizo Airport
What is the ICAO code of Gustavo Rizo Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Gustavo Rizo Airport is MUBA, and its IATA code is BCA. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Gustavo Rizo Airport above sea level?
Gustavo Rizo Airport sits at an elevation of 26 feet (8 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Gustavo Rizo Airport located?
The airport lies at 20.3653, -74.5062 — in Baracoa, Guantánamo Province, Cuba, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Orestes Acosta Airport, about 54 km away.
Does MUBA publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for MUBA appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Gustavo Rizo Airport?
Gustavo Rizo Airport has one runway. The longest, 16/34, measures 6,070 ft (1850 m) with a CON surface.