Mariana Grajales Airport (MUGT)
Medium airport · Guantánamo, Guantánamo Province, Cuba
Airport data
| Name | Mariana Grajales Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | MUGT |
| IATA | GAO |
| Elevation | 56 ft (17 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 20°5'7" W 75°9'30" 20.08530, -75.15830 |
| Location | Guantánamo, Guantánamo Province, Cuba |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | 8,025 ft (2446 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Mariana Grajales Airport at a glance
Mariana Grajales Airport is a medium airport in Guantánamo, Guantánamo Province, Cuba, known to airline systems as GAO. The field elevation of 56 ft (17 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at MUGT 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, 17/35, offers 8,025 ft (2446 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 17 points roughly 170° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for MUGT 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 Mariana Grajales Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Leeward Point Field | MUGM | 21 km (11 NM) |
| Orestes Acosta Airport | MUMO | 68 km (37 NM) |
| Antonio Maceo International Airport | MUCU | 72 km (39 NM) |
| Gustavo Rizo Airport | MUBA | 75 km (41 NM) |
| Frank Pais International Airport | MUHG | 144 km (78 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Mariana Grajales Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 56 ft field elevation of Mariana Grajales 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 Mariana Grajales Airport
What is the ICAO code of Mariana Grajales Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Mariana Grajales Airport is MUGT, and its IATA code is GAO. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Mariana Grajales Airport above sea level?
Mariana Grajales Airport 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 Mariana Grajales Airport located?
The airport lies at 20.0853, -75.1583 — in Guantánamo, Guantánamo Province, Cuba, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Leeward Point Field, about 21 km away.
Does MUGT publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for MUGT 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 Mariana Grajales Airport?
Mariana Grajales Airport has one runway. The longest, 17/35, measures 8,025 ft (2446 m) with a ASP surface.