Antonio Maceo International Airport

MUCU / SCU

Santiago, CU

Last Updated
Feb 7, 15:50Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 21 min ago
15:50Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
22°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 11°C
12 kt
340°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR MUCU 071550Z 34012KT 9999 SKC 22/11 Q1019

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF MUCU 071100Z 0712/0812 35008KT 9000 SCT020
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
16:10Z BASE
+0h
VFR 350° 8 kt
Visibility: 9 km

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Airport Runway Layout

N
UCU
10
28
19
01 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
10/28 13,130 ft 148 ft ASP 91°
4.3 kt 11.2 kt
111° angle
✈️ 19/01
Active: 01
4,593 ft 148 ft ASP 179°
10.4 kt 6.0 kt
30° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - MUCU

3,443 observations | Sep 2025 - Feb 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
87.3%
MVFR
11.9%
IFR
0.5%
LIFR
0.3%

Antonio Maceo International Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 87.3% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the N averaging 6.4 knots. Temperatures typically range between 13°C and 33°C with an average of 26.2°C. The best months for VFR flying are December, November, January.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: N (0°)
Average Speed: 6.4 kt
Maximum Recorded: 21 kt
Calm Winds: 0%
Direction Distribution:
N
50.7%
NE
11.6%
E
3.1%
SE
11.6%
S
13.2%
SW
3.8%
W
0.8%
NW
5.2%

Temperature Range

Average: 26.2°C
Range: 13°C to 33°C
13°C 33°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0%

Best Months for VFR

December November January

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 10/28
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.3 kt
Runway 19/01
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.6 kt

Statistics computed from 3,443 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Feb 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Antonio Maceo International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: MUCU
IATA Code: SCU
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 249 ft MSL

Location

City: Santiago
Country: CU
Latitude: 19.969801°
Longitude: -75.835403°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 10/28
Length: 13,130 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 19/01
Length: 4,593 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Antonio Maceo International Airport

Overview

Antonio Maceo International Airport serves Santiago, Cuba as a medium-sized airport located at 19.969801, -75.835403 with an elevation of 249 feet MSL. The airport features two asphalted runways: a primary 10/28 runway measuring 13,130 feet and a secondary 19/01 runway measuring 4,593 feet. Its strategic location makes it an important transportation hub for the region.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Antonio Maceo are predominantly favorable for visual flight, with 86.9% of observations showing VFR conditions. The prevailing wind comes from the north at an average of 6.2 knots, with maximum gusts up to 21 knots. Temperature remains consistently warm, averaging 26.5°C with a range between 20°C and 33°C. December, November, and January represent the best months for VFR flying.

Notable Features

Both runways demonstrate excellent wind alignment, with 100% favorable wind conditions for each orientation. The primary 10/28 runway experiences an average crosswind of 5.1 knots, while the 19/01 runway has an even more favorable average crosswind of just 2.6 knots. The airport's substantial primary runway length of 13,130 feet provides significant operational flexibility for various aircraft types.

Approach Considerations

Pilots can expect consistently good visibility, with an average of 10 statute miles and no recorded instances of visibility below 3 miles or fog presence. The north-prevailing winds suggest that runway 10/28 might typically be the preferred approach, though pilots should always confirm current conditions. The long primary runway and stable weather patterns contribute to predictable and straightforward approach and landing scenarios.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.