Antonio Maceo International Airport

MUCU / SCU

Santiago, CU

Last Updated
Mar 4, 19:50Z

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Current Weather

Display Units
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🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
29°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 21°C
20 kt
120°
9 km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
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QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR MUCU 041950Z 12020KT 9000 SCT020 29/21 Q1014

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 249 ft
SCT 2,000 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
2,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,249 ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF MUCU 041700Z 0418/0518 15007KT 9000 SCT020 BECMG 0422/0423 VRB04KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
21:47Z BASE
+0h
VFR 150° 7 kt
Visibility: 9 km
22:00Z BECMG
+1h
VFR VRB 4 kt

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Airport Runway Layout

N
UCU
10 ✈️
28
19
01

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 10/28
Active: 10
13,130 ft 148 ft ASP 91°
18.8 kt 6.8 kt
20° angle
19/01 4,593 ft 148 ft ASP 179°
10.3 kt 17.1 kt
59° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - MUCU

3,997 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
88.3%
MVFR
11%
IFR
0.5%
LIFR
0.3%

Antonio Maceo International Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 88.3% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the N averaging 6.5 knots. Temperatures typically range between 13°C and 33°C with an average of 25.9°C. The best months for VFR flying are December, November, February.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: N (0°)
Average Speed: 6.5 kt
Maximum Recorded: 21 kt
Calm Winds: 0%
Direction Distribution:
N
51%
NE
11.9%
E
2.8%
SE
11.5%
S
13.3%
SW
3.8%
W
0.7%
NW
5%

Temperature Range

Average: 25.9°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 February

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 10/28
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.5 kt
Runway 19/01
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.6 kt

Statistics computed from 3,997 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 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.

Official Data Sources

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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.