Juan Gualberto Gomez International Airport (MUVR)

Large airport · Matanzas, Matanzas Province, Cuba

Airport data

NameJuan Gualberto Gomez International Airport
ICAOMUVR
IATAVRA
Elevation210 ft (64 m) above mean sea level
CoordinatesN 23°2'4" W 81°26'7"
23.03440, -81.43530
LocationMatanzas, Matanzas Province, Cuba
Scheduled serviceYes

About Juan Gualberto Gomez International Airport on Wikipedia

Runways

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLighted
06/2411,490 ft (3502 m)148 ftASPYes

Juan Gualberto Gomez International Airport at a glance

Juan Gualberto Gomez International Airport is a large airport in Matanzas, Matanzas Province, Cuba, known to airline systems as VRA. The field elevation of 210 ft (64 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at MUVR 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, 06/24, offers 11,490 ft (3502 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 06 points roughly 60° magnetic.

For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for MUVR 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 Juan Gualberto Gomez International Airport

Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.

AirportCodeDistance
Kawama AirportMUKW17 km (9 NM)
San Nicolás de Bari AirportMUNB59 km (32 NM)
José Martí International AirportMUHA100 km (54 NM)
Playa Baracoa AirportMUPB117 km (63 NM)
Jaime Gonzalez AirportMUCF144 km (78 NM)

Flight-planning notes for Juan Gualberto Gomez International Airport

Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 210 ft field elevation of Juan Gualberto Gomez 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 Juan Gualberto Gomez International Airport

What is the ICAO code of Juan Gualberto Gomez International Airport?

The ICAO identifier of Juan Gualberto Gomez International Airport is MUVR, and its IATA code is VRA. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.

How high is Juan Gualberto Gomez International Airport above sea level?

Juan Gualberto Gomez International Airport sits at an elevation of 210 feet (64 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.

Where exactly is Juan Gualberto Gomez International Airport located?

The airport lies at 23.0344, -81.4353 — in Matanzas, Matanzas Province, Cuba, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Kawama Airport, about 17 km away.

Does MUVR publish METAR weather reports?

Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for MUVR 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 Juan Gualberto Gomez International Airport?

Juan Gualberto Gomez International Airport has one runway. The longest, 06/24, measures 11,490 ft (3502 m) with a ASP surface.

Current METAR & TAF for MUVR