Jaime Gonzalez Airport (MUCF)
Medium airport · Cienfuegos, Cienfuegos Province, Cuba
Airport data
| Name | Jaime Gonzalez Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | MUCF |
| IATA | CFG |
| Elevation | 102 ft (31 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 22°8'60" W 80°24'51" 22.15000, -80.41420 |
| Location | Cienfuegos, Cienfuegos Province, Cuba |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/20 | 7,874 ft (2400 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Jaime Gonzalez Airport at a glance
Jaime Gonzalez Airport is a medium airport in Cienfuegos, Cienfuegos Province, Cuba, known to airline systems as CFG. The field elevation of 102 ft (31 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at MUCF 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, 02/20, offers 7,874 ft (2400 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 02 points roughly 20° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for MUCF 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 Jaime Gonzalez Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Alberto Delgado Airport | MUTD | 59 km (32 NM) |
| Abel Santamaria International Airport | MUSC | 62 km (33 NM) |
| Vilo Acuña International Airport | MUCL | 131 km (71 NM) |
| Kawama Airport | MUKW | 142 km (77 NM) |
| Juan Gualberto Gomez International Airport | MUVR | 144 km (78 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Jaime Gonzalez Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 102 ft field elevation of Jaime Gonzalez 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 Jaime Gonzalez Airport
What is the ICAO code of Jaime Gonzalez Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Jaime Gonzalez Airport is MUCF, and its IATA code is CFG. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Jaime Gonzalez Airport above sea level?
Jaime Gonzalez Airport sits at an elevation of 102 feet (31 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Jaime Gonzalez Airport located?
The airport lies at 22.1500, -80.4142 — in Cienfuegos, Cienfuegos Province, Cuba, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Alberto Delgado Airport, about 59 km away.
Does MUCF publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for MUCF 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 Jaime Gonzalez Airport?
Jaime Gonzalez Airport has one runway. The longest, 02/20, measures 7,874 ft (2400 m) with a ASP surface.