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Playa Baracoa Airport

Havana, Cuba

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Playa Baracoa Airport

Havana, Cuba
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Small Cuban airport serving western Havana province.

Location
Havana, Cuba
Playa Baracoa Airport (IATA: UPB, ICAO: MUPB) is a small airport located near the town of Baracoa in Artemisa Province, west of Havana, Cuba. It serves limited commercial and general aviation operations and is not a primary international gateway. The airport is situated along Cuba's northern coast and has historically handled light aircraft, charter flights, and some domestic services. It is far smaller in scope than Havana's main international airport, José Martí International (HAV), which handles the bulk of air traffic for the Cuban capital region.
Getting to & from
The airport can be reached by road from Havana, located approximately 30 kilometers west of the city center.
Notable facts
  • ›Located near the coastal town of Baracoa in Artemisa Province, west of Havana.
  • ›Primarily serves general aviation and limited charter operations.
  • ›Not a major international or domestic hub for Cuba.
  • ›Situated close to Cuba's northern coastline.
  • ›Much smaller in capacity and traffic compared to nearby José Martí International Airport.
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A quiet western gateway where Havana meets the Caribbean coast

Playa Baracoa Airport is a small general aviation and military airfield located on the northwestern outskirts of Havana, Cuba, near the coastal town of Playa Baracoa. It has historically served limited charter and light aircraft operations rather than scheduled commercial traffic. Its modest infrastructure reflects its secondary role in Cuba's aviation network, with José Martí International Airport handling the bulk of Havana's air traffic.

Terminals
  • Main Terminal — A small, basic facility serving general aviation, charter flights, and light aircraft operations with minimal passenger amenities.
Ground Transport
  • Taxi services available outside the airfield
  • Private car hire arranged through local operators
  • Shared 'almendron' vintage taxis common in surrounding areas
Nearby Hotels
  • Club Náutico Internacional Hemingway
  • Villa Cocomar
  • Hotel El Bosque (nearby Havana outskirts)
Dining

In-terminal dining options are extremely limited or nonexistent given the airport's small scale. Travellers are advised to eat before arriving or explore the paladares and local restaurants in the nearby Playa Baracoa and Bauta municipalities. The surrounding area offers modest Cuban home-cooking establishments within a short drive.

Traveller Tips
  • Confirm your flight details directly with your charter operator, as schedules can change with little notice.
  • Carry Cuban pesos (CUP) as card payment infrastructure in this area is very limited.
  • Arrange ground transport in advance, as taxis are not always readily available at this remote airfield.
  • José Martí International Airport (HAV) handles most commercial flights to and from Havana and may be a better alternative for connections.

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Playa Baracoa Airport
Encyclopaedia

Playa Baracoa Airport is an airport west of Havana, Cuba. It is located in the municipality of Caimito, Artemisa Province, in front of the village of Playa Baracoa, belonging to the neighboring municipality of Bauta.

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