Leeward Point Field (MUGM)
Medium airport · Guantanamo Bay Naval Station, Guantánamo Province, Cuba
Airport data
| Name | Leeward Point Field |
|---|---|
| ICAO | MUGM |
| IATA | NBW |
| Elevation | 56 ft (17 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 19°54'23" W 75°12'26" 19.90650, -75.20710 |
| Location | Guantanamo Bay Naval Station, Guantánamo Province, Cuba |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/28 | 8,000 ft (2438 m) | 200 ft | ASP | Yes |
Leeward Point Field at a glance
Leeward Point Field is a medium airport in Guantanamo Bay Naval Station, Guantánamo Province, Cuba, known to airline systems as NBW. The field elevation of 56 ft (17 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at MUGM 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, 10/28, offers 8,000 ft (2438 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 10 points roughly 100° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for MUGM 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 Leeward Point Field
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mariana Grajales Airport | MUGT | 21 km (11 NM) |
| Antonio Maceo International Airport | MUCU | 66 km (36 NM) |
| Orestes Acosta Airport | MUMO | 88 km (48 NM) |
| Gustavo Rizo Airport | MUBA | 89 km (48 NM) |
| Frank Pais International Airport | MUHG | 151 km (82 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Leeward Point Field
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 56 ft field elevation of Leeward Point Field 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 Leeward Point Field
What is the ICAO code of Leeward Point Field?
The ICAO identifier of Leeward Point Field is MUGM, and its IATA code is NBW. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Leeward Point Field above sea level?
Leeward Point Field sits at an elevation of 56 feet (17 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Leeward Point Field located?
The airport lies at 19.9065, -75.2071 — in Guantanamo Bay Naval Station, Guantánamo Province, Cuba, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Mariana Grajales Airport, about 21 km away.
Does MUGM publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for MUGM 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 Leeward Point Field?
Leeward Point Field has one runway. The longest, 10/28, measures 8,000 ft (2438 m) with a ASP surface.