Carlos Manuel de Cespedes Airport (MUBY)
Medium airport · Bayamo, Granma Province, Cuba
Airport data
| Name | Carlos Manuel de Cespedes Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | MUBY |
| IATA | BYM |
| Elevation | 203 ft (62 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 20°23'47" W 76°37'17" 20.39640, -76.62140 |
| Location | Bayamo, Granma Province, Cuba |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/25 | 6,887 ft (2099 m) | 148 ft | ASP | No |
Carlos Manuel de Cespedes Airport at a glance
Carlos Manuel de Cespedes Airport is a medium airport in Bayamo, Granma Province, Cuba, known to airline systems as BYM. The field elevation of 203 ft (62 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at MUBY 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, 07/25, offers 6,887 ft (2099 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 07 points roughly 70° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for MUBY 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 Carlos Manuel de Cespedes Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sierra Maestra International Airport | MUMZ | 50 km (27 NM) |
| [Duplicate] Holguín Air Base | CU-0115 | 54 km (29 NM) |
| Frank Pais International Airport | MUHG | 54 km (29 NM) |
| Hermanos Ameijeiras Airport | MUVT | 73 km (39 NM) |
| Antonio Maceo International Airport | MUCU | 94 km (51 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Carlos Manuel de Cespedes Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 203 ft field elevation of Carlos Manuel de Cespedes 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 Carlos Manuel de Cespedes Airport
What is the ICAO code of Carlos Manuel de Cespedes Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Carlos Manuel de Cespedes Airport is MUBY, and its IATA code is BYM. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Carlos Manuel de Cespedes Airport above sea level?
Carlos Manuel de Cespedes Airport sits at an elevation of 203 feet (62 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Carlos Manuel de Cespedes Airport located?
The airport lies at 20.3964, -76.6214 — in Bayamo, Granma Province, Cuba, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Sierra Maestra International Airport, about 50 km away.
Does MUBY publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for MUBY 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 Carlos Manuel de Cespedes Airport?
Carlos Manuel de Cespedes Airport has one runway. The longest, 07/25, measures 6,887 ft (2099 m) with a ASP surface.