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Máximo Gómez Airport

Ciro Redondo, Cuba

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Máximo Gómez Airport

Ciro Redondo, Cuba

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Central Cuba's regional gateway serving Ciego de Ávila province.

Location

Ciro Redondo, Cuba

Máximo Gómez Airport, designated with IATA code AVI and ICAO code MUCA, is a regional airport located near Ciro Redondo in Ciego de Ávila province, Cuba. It serves as a domestic and limited international access point for the central region of the island, including the tourist destinations of the Jardines del Rey archipelago. The airport is named after Máximo Gómez Báez, the Dominican-born Cuban independence hero who played a prominent role in Cuba's wars of independence against Spain. Like many Cuban regional airports, it primarily handles domestic flights operated by state carriers, with occasional charter traffic linked to nearby resort areas.

Terminals

The airport has a small, single terminal facility typical of Cuba's regional airports, with limited passenger amenities.

Getting to & from

Ground transport to the nearby city of Ciego de Ávila and surrounding areas is primarily available by taxi and road.

Airlines here

Cubana de Aviación has historically operated domestic services through this airport, connecting it to Havana and other Cuban cities.

Notable facts

›Named after Máximo Gómez Báez, a hero of Cuba's wars of independence.
›Serves Ciego de Ávila province in central Cuba.
›The airport facilitates access to the Jardines del Rey tourist zone, including Cayo Coco.
›IATA code AVI corresponds to the province's capital, Ciego de Ávila.
›Operates limited international and charter traffic in addition to domestic routes.

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Gateway to Cuba's heartland amid sugarcane fields and history

Máximo Gómez Airport, coded AVI, serves the Ciego de Ávila province in central Cuba, named after the Dominican-born Cuban independence hero Máximo Gómez. It functions primarily as a domestic and limited charter airport connecting this agricultural region to Havana and other Cuban cities. The airport reflects the modest but functional character of Cuba's provincial aviation infrastructure.

Terminals

Main Terminal — Single modest terminal handling domestic arrivals, departures, and occasional international charter flights.

Ground Transport

Taxi (state-run Cubataxi and private almendrones available outside terminal)
Bus connections to Ciego de Ávila city centre
Car rental (Cubacar or Rex desks may operate seasonally)

Nearby Hotels

Hotel Ciego de Ávila
Hotel Santiago-Habana
Hostal Colonial Ciego de Ávila

Dining

In-terminal food and beverage options are very limited, reflecting the airport's small size, so travellers should eat before arriving. The city of Ciego de Ávila, about 5 km away, offers paladares (private restaurants) serving traditional Cuban cuisine including rice, beans, and roasted pork. Bringing snacks for domestic flights is strongly advisable.

Traveller Tips

Arrive early as check-in procedures can be slow and flight schedules may change with little notice.
Cuban pesos (CUP) are useful for local taxis and food; confirm payment currency with drivers beforehand.
Mobile connectivity around the airport is limited — download offline maps of the region before travel.
Ciego de Ávila is a base for visiting Jardines del Rey archipelago, so confirm onward transport to Cayo Coco in advance.

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