Abel Santamaria Airport

MUSC / SNU

Santa Clara, CU

Last Updated
Mar 4, 08:50Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 48 min ago
08:50Z

☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
22°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 22°C
4 kt
90°
8 km
Visibility
3,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR MUSC 040850Z 09004KT 8000 BKN030 22/22 Q1018

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 338 ft
BKN 3,000 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
3,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,338 ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF MUSC 040500Z 0406/0506 07009KT 9000 SCT020 BECMG 0414/0416 06012KT TEMPO 0418/0500 5000 SHRA RA BKN020
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
09:37Z BASE
+0h
VFR 70° 9 kt
Visibility: 9 km
14:00Z BECMG
+5h
VFR 60° 12 kt
18:00Z TEMPO
+9h
MVFR
Visibility: 5 km
Ceiling: 2,000 ft
Showers Rain, Rain

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Airport Runway Layout

N
USC
08 ✈️
26

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 08/26
Active: 08
9,898 ft 148 ft ASP 76°
3.9 kt 0.7 kt
10° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - MUSC

4,242 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
46.3%
MVFR
45.7%
IFR
3.9%
LIFR
4%

Abel Santamaria Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 46.3% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 7.9% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 6.1 knots. Temperatures typically range between 6°C and 34°C with an average of 22.6°C. The best months for VFR flying are March, February, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: E (90°)
Average Speed: 6.1 kt
Maximum Recorded: 17 kt
Calm Winds: 1.9%
Direction Distribution:
N
7.1%
NE
14.2%
E
43.7%
SE
10.3%
S
2.2%
SW
1.6%
W
11.7%
NW
7.4%

Temperature Range

Average: 22.6°C
Range: 6°C to 34°C
6°C 34°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 6.2%

Best Months for VFR

March February September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 08/26
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.3 kt

Statistics computed from 4,242 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Abel Santamaria Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: MUSC
IATA Code: SNU
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 338 ft MSL

Location

City: Santa Clara
Country: CU
Latitude: 22.492201°
Longitude: -79.943604°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 08/26
Length: 9,898 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Abel Santamaria Airport

Overview

Abel Santamaria Airport serves Santa Clara, Cuba as a medium-sized airport at 338 feet above mean sea level. Located at coordinates 22.492201, -79.943604, the airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for the central Cuban region. Its single runway 08/26 spans 9,898 feet with an asphalt surface, supporting a range of aircraft operations.

Flying Conditions

Meteorological data indicates highly predictable flying conditions with 92% of observations in VFR or MVFR ranges. Wind patterns are consistently easterly at an average of 6 knots, with maximum gusts reaching 17 knots. Temperature remains stable, averaging 23.5°C with a moderate range between 8°C and 34°C, creating generally favorable flying environments.

Notable Features

The airport's single runway 08/26 demonstrates exceptional wind alignment, with 100% favorable wind conditions. Low calm wind percentages (2.2%) suggest minimal periods of stagnant air masses. The geographical positioning suggests minimal terrain interference, with an elevation that indicates a relatively flat surrounding landscape.

Approach Considerations

Pilots can expect optimal approach conditions, particularly during September, November, and December, which represent the best VFR months. The consistently easterly winds and minimal crosswind average of 2.2 knots provide predictable landing and takeoff scenarios. Visibility averages 10 statute miles, with negligible instances of visibility below 3 miles and only 6.1% fog occurrence.

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.