Máximo Gómez Airport (MUCA)
Medium airport · Ciro Redondo, Ciego de Ávila Province, Cuba
Airport data
| Name | Máximo Gómez Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | MUCA |
| IATA | AVI |
| Elevation | 335 ft (102 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 22°1'38" W 78°47'23" 22.02710, -78.78960 |
| Location | Ciro Redondo, Ciego de Ávila Province, Cuba |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/25 | 11,588 ft (3532 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Máximo Gómez Airport at a glance
Máximo Gómez Airport is a medium airport in Ciro Redondo, Ciego de Ávila Province, Cuba, known to airline systems as AVI. The field elevation of 335 ft (102 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at MUCA are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 07/25, offers 11,588 ft (3532 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 07 points roughly 70° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for MUCA 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 Máximo Gómez Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jardines Del Rey Airport | MUCC | 68 km (37 NM) |
| Ignacio Agramonte International Airport | MUCM | 118 km (64 NM) |
| Alberto Delgado Airport | MUTD | 127 km (69 NM) |
| Abel Santamaria International Airport | MUSC | 129 km (70 NM) |
| Jaime Gonzalez Airport | MUCF | 168 km (91 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Máximo Gómez Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 335 ft field elevation of Máximo Gómez 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 Máximo Gómez Airport
What is the ICAO code of Máximo Gómez Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Máximo Gómez Airport is MUCA, and its IATA code is AVI. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Máximo Gómez Airport above sea level?
Máximo Gómez Airport sits at an elevation of 335 feet (102 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Máximo Gómez Airport located?
The airport lies at 22.0271, -78.7896 — in Ciro Redondo, Ciego de Ávila Province, Cuba, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Jardines Del Rey Airport, about 68 km away.
Does MUCA publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for MUCA 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 Máximo Gómez Airport?
Máximo Gómez Airport has one runway. The longest, 07/25, measures 11,588 ft (3532 m) with a ASP surface.