Playa Baracoa Airport

MUPB / UPB

Havana, CU

Last Updated
Dec 14, 10:19Z

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Current Weather

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LIFR
Flight Rules
22°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 20°C
9 kt
Variable G20 kt
0.3 km
Visibility
1,500 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
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Raw METAR

SPECI MUPB 141019Z VRB09G20KT 0300 TSRA OVC015CB 22/20 Q1018

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 102 ft
OVC 1,500 ft AGL (CB)
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OVC (CB)
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
1,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,602 ft AMSL

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Airport Runway Layout

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UPB
02
20

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
02/20 7,563 ft 148 ft ASP 21° No wind data
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Playa Baracoa Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: MUPB
IATA Code: UPB
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 102 ft MSL

Location

City: Havana
Country: CU
Latitude: 23.032801°
Longitude: -82.579399°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+6

Runway Information

Runway 02/20
Length: 7,563 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Playa Baracoa Airport

Overview

Playa Baracoa Airport (MUPB) is a medium-sized airport located near Havana, Cuba, situated at an elevation of 102 feet mean sea level. The airport serves the metropolitan area of Havana and surrounding regions, providing critical aviation infrastructure for transportation and regional connectivity.

Flying Conditions

Located at 23.032801, -82.579399, Playa Baracoa experiences typical Caribbean coastal weather conditions with potential for variable wind patterns. Pilots should anticipate humidity and potential thermal variations given the airport's proximity to the coast and low elevation.

Notable Features

The airport features a single runway (02/20) with an asphalt surface measuring 7,563 feet in length, providing substantial operational capacity for medium-sized aircraft. Its geographical position near Havana offers strategic access to urban and regional aviation requirements.

Approach Considerations

Runway 02/20's significant length of 7,563 feet provides flexibility for various aircraft approach profiles and operational scenarios. Pilots should conduct standard terrain and wind assessments, particularly noting potential crosswind components given the runway's orientation.

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

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
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.