Playa Baracoa Airport (MUPB)
Medium airport · Havana, Artemisa Province, Cuba
Airport data
| Name | Playa Baracoa Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | MUPB |
| IATA | UPB |
| Elevation | 102 ft (31 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 23°1'58" W 82°34'46" 23.03280, -82.57940 |
| Location | Havana, Artemisa Province, Cuba |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/20 | 7,563 ft (2305 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Playa Baracoa Airport at a glance
Playa Baracoa Airport is a medium airport in Havana, Artemisa Province, Cuba, known to airline systems as UPB. The field elevation of 102 ft (31 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at MUPB 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, 02/20, offers 7,563 ft (2305 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 MUPB 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 Playa Baracoa Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| José Martí International Airport | MUHA | 18 km (10 NM) |
| San Nicolás de Bari Airport | MUNB | 74 km (40 NM) |
| Juan Gualberto Gomez International Airport | MUVR | 117 km (63 NM) |
| Kawama Airport | MUKW | 131 km (71 NM) |
| Rafael Cabrera Airport | MUNG | 135 km (73 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Playa Baracoa Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 102 ft field elevation of Playa Baracoa 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 Playa Baracoa Airport
What is the ICAO code of Playa Baracoa Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Playa Baracoa Airport is MUPB, and its IATA code is UPB. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Playa Baracoa Airport above sea level?
Playa Baracoa 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 Playa Baracoa Airport located?
The airport lies at 23.0328, -82.5794 — in Havana, Artemisa Province, Cuba, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is José Martí International Airport, about 18 km away.
Does MUPB publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for MUPB 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 Playa Baracoa Airport?
Playa Baracoa Airport has one runway. The longest, 02/20, measures 7,563 ft (2305 m) with a ASP surface.