Sierra Maestra International Airport (MUMZ)
Medium airport · Manzanillo, Granma Province, Cuba
Airport data
| Name | Sierra Maestra International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | MUMZ |
| IATA | MZO |
| Elevation | 112 ft (34 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 20°17'19" W 77°5'15" 20.28861, -77.08755 |
| Location | Manzanillo, Granma Province, Cuba |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 7,875 ft (2400 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Sierra Maestra International Airport at a glance
Sierra Maestra International Airport is a medium airport in Manzanillo, Granma Province, Cuba, known to airline systems as MZO. The field elevation of 112 ft (34 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at MUMZ 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, 08/26, offers 7,875 ft (2400 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 08 points roughly 80° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for MUMZ 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 Sierra Maestra International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Carlos Manuel de Cespedes Airport | MUBY | 50 km (27 NM) |
| Hermanos Ameijeiras Airport | MUVT | 79 km (43 NM) |
| [Duplicate] Holguín Air Base | CU-0115 | 97 km (52 NM) |
| Frank Pais International Airport | MUHG | 98 km (53 NM) |
| Antonio Maceo International Airport | MUCU | 135 km (73 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Sierra Maestra International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 112 ft field elevation of Sierra Maestra International 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 Sierra Maestra International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Sierra Maestra International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Sierra Maestra International Airport is MUMZ, and its IATA code is MZO. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Sierra Maestra International Airport above sea level?
Sierra Maestra International Airport sits at an elevation of 112 feet (34 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Sierra Maestra International Airport located?
The airport lies at 20.2886, -77.0875 — in Manzanillo, Granma Province, Cuba, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Carlos Manuel de Cespedes Airport, about 50 km away.
Does MUMZ publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for MUMZ 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 Sierra Maestra International Airport?
Sierra Maestra International Airport has one runway. The longest, 08/26, measures 7,875 ft (2400 m) with a ASP surface.