Vilo Acuña International Airport

MUCL / CYO

Cayo Largo del Sur, CU

Last Updated
Mar 4, 14:50Z

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Current Weather

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🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
28°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 22°C
9 kt
90°
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Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
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QNH
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Raw METAR

METAR MUCL 041450Z AUTO 09009KT 020V130 28/22 Q1019

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF MUCL 041700Z 0418/0506 06010KT 9000 SCT020 TEMPO 0419/0424 5000 SHRA RA BKN020
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
20:02Z BASE
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VFR 60° 10 kt
Visibility: 9 km

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Airport Runway Layout

N
UCL
12 ✈️
30

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 12/30
Active: 12
9,869 ft 148 ft ASP 116°
7.8 kt 4.5 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 - MUCL

3,639 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
93.3%
MVFR
6.6%
IFR
0%
LIFR
0%

Vilo Acuña International Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 93.3% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the NE averaging 7 knots. Temperatures typically range between 14°C and 33°C with an average of 25.8°C. The best months for VFR flying are March, December, February.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NE (45°)
Average Speed: 7 kt
Maximum Recorded: 18 kt
Calm Winds: 0.1%
Direction Distribution:
N
14%
NE
39.1%
E
23.3%
SE
8.3%
S
4.1%
SW
1.7%
W
2.9%
NW
6.4%

Temperature Range

Average: 25.8°C
Range: 14°C to 33°C
14°C 33°C

Visibility

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

Best Months for VFR

March December February

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 12/30
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.9 kt

Statistics computed from 3,639 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Vilo Acuña International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: MUCL
IATA Code: CYO
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 10 ft MSL

Location

City: Cayo Largo del Sur
Country: CU
Latitude: 21.616501°
Longitude: -81.545998°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 12/30
Length: 9,869 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Vilo Acuña International Airport

Overview

Vilo Acuña International Airport serves Cayo Largo del Sur, a small island located off the southern coast of Cuba. As a medium-sized airport situated at 10 ft mean sea level, it provides critical aviation infrastructure for this isolated coastal region, supporting tourism and regional connectivity.

Flying Conditions

The airport experiences predominantly excellent visual flight conditions, with VFR weather present 93.9% of the time. Temperatures range consistently between 18°C and 33°C, averaging 26.5°C, with northeast winds prevailing at 6.9 knots and occasional gusts up to 18 knots. December, September, and October represent the most favorable months for visual flight operations.

Notable Features

The single runway 12/30 is a substantial 9,869-foot asphalt surface, accommodating a variety of aircraft types. The airport's low elevation and coastal location suggest minimal terrain complexity, with wind patterns demonstrating remarkable consistency from the northeast quadrant. Calm wind conditions are extremely rare, occurring in only 0.1% of observations.

Approach Considerations

Runway 12/30 offers optimal wind alignment, with favorable wind conditions present 100% of the time. Pilots can expect an average crosswind of 5 knots, which is generally manageable for most aircraft. Visibility consistently exceeds 10 statute miles, providing excellent visual reference during approaches and departures.

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.

Official Data Sources

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NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.