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Jaime Gonzalez Airport (MUCF/CFG) — Cienfuegos, Cuba

Jaime Gonzalez Airport (MUCF/CFG) serves Cienfuegos, Cuba. This is a mid-sized airport with 1 runway (02/20). Field elevation is 102 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.

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Runways 4/4
Frequencies 2/4
Operations 2/2
Fuel 1/1
Contacts 1/2
Additional Info 10/10
Observed Activity · Aug 18
1 aircraft observed within 6 NM · 1 on the ground · busiest hour 13:00Z
Distinct ADS-B aircraft seen within 6 NM below 10,000 ft AGL per UTC day · community-feed coverage varies · not official movement totals
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Basic Airport Information

  • ICAO: MUCF
  • Name: Jaime Gonzalez Airport
  • Type: medium_airport
  • Category: International
  • Latitude: 22.15
  • Longitude: -80.4142
  • Elevation: 102 ft
  • Country: Cuba
  • Municipality: Cienfuegos
  • IATA Code: CFG
  • FAA Code: N/A
  • FIR: MUCM
  • Timezone: America/Havana
  • Distance from City: 4.0 km
  • VFR: Yes
  • IFR: Yes

Runways

Runway 02/20

  • Designation: 02/20
  • Dimensions: 7874 X 148
  • Surface: ASP
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: MIRL, PAPI (Rwy 02), REIL (both ends)
  • NAVAIDs: VOR-DME UCF 112.30 MHz (on field), NDB UCF 212 kHz (2.2nm NNE)
  • Approach Types: VOR/DME, NDB, GPS
  • Remarks: Threshold elevations: 98 ft (Rwy 02), 102 ft (Rwy 20). Medium intensity edge lights with intensity control.

Frequencies

  • Tower: 118.900 MHz
  • Ground: N/A
  • Operations: 340.700 MHz
  • Traffic/Approach: 119.100 MHz
  • ATIS: N/A

Operation Hours

Monday 13:00 – 21:00
Tuesday 13:00 – 21:00
Wednesday 13:00 – 21:00
Thursday 13:00 – 21:00
Friday 13:00 – 21:00
Saturday 13:00 – 21:00
Sunday 13:00 – 21:00
  • Extra Hours On Request: Yes
  • Remarks: Sa-Th 08:00-16:00 local (13:00-21:00 UTC std / 12:00-20:00 UTC DST). Fr 13:00-21:00 local (18:00-02:00 UTC std / 17:00-01:00 UTC DST). Overtime with 48h notice. Tower same hours. DST: 2nd Sun Mar to 1st Sun Nov.

Contacts

  • AIS Tel: N/A
  • ARO Tel: N/A
  • MET Tel: N/A
  • Admin Tel: +53 43552047
  • Health Tel: N/A
  • Police Tel: N/A
  • Authorities Tel: N/A
  • Website: https://www.ecasa.cu
  • Remarks: Alt phones: +53 43552235, +53 43451328, +53 43557994. Email: [email protected]. TWR email: [email protected]. Address: Carretera a Caonao Km 3, Cienfuegos, Cuba. ECASA manages all Cuban airports; no dedicated MUCF website.

Slots / PPR

  • Slot Required: No
  • PPR Required: Yes
  • PPR Contact: Cuba Handling: +1 8445382822, [email protected], [email protected] | C2C Travel: [email protected] | Cuban CAA requires min 3 working days notice + proof of ground handling for landing permit
  • Remarks: Government landing permit required for all flights (distinct from PPR). Overtime operations available on request with 48h prior notice.

Customs

  • Open: 13:00
  • Close: 21:00
  • Phone: N/A
  • Extra Hours On Request: No
  • Remarks: International airport of entry. Sa-Th 08:00-16:00 local (13:00-21:00 UTC std / 12:00-20:00 UTC DST). Fr 13:00-21:00 local (18:00-02:00 UTC std / 17:00-01:00 UTC DST). DST: 2nd Sun Mar to 1st Sun Nov. Tourist Card and D'Viajeros QR Code required. Travel insurance mandatory since 2010.

Fees

  • Landing Fee: 18 CUP per metric ton (ECASA Tier 3: Abel Santamaria & Jaime Gonzalez)
  • Parking Fee: First 3 hours free. After: 20% of landing fee per metric ton per period
  • Handling Mandatory: Yes
  • Currency: USD
  • Remarks: Landing permit required for all flights. Fees managed by ECASA. Fire category 6. International fees typically invoiced in USD.

Fuel Information

  • Fuel Type: JET A-1
  • Price/L: N/A
  • Last Updated: 2026-04-03
  • Remarks: Jet fuel available but supply subject to change. Confirm availability in advance.

Immigration

  • Port of Entry: Yes
  • GENDEC Required: No
  • GAR Required: No
  • Remarks: Valid passport, Tourist Card, and D'Viajeros QR Code required. Photo taken at immigration. Travel medical insurance mandatory.

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Restrictions

  • Curfew Start: N/A
  • Curfew End: N/A
  • Noise Chapter Min: N/A
  • Remarks: Former military air base. Operations limited to airport operating hours (no H24). Small to medium aircraft operations.

Alternates

MUTD

  • ICAO: MUTD
  • Name: Alberto Delgado Airport
  • Distance (NM): 31.7
  • Has IFR: No
  • Port of Entry: No
  • Immigration Remarks: N/A

MUSC

  • ICAO: MUSC
  • Name: Abel Santamaria Airport
  • Distance (NM): 33.2
  • Has IFR: No
  • Port of Entry: No
  • Immigration Remarks: N/A

MUCL

  • ICAO: MUCL
  • Name: Vilo Acuna Intl
  • Distance (NM): 70.6
  • Has IFR: Yes
  • Port of Entry: Yes
  • Immigration Remarks: Port of entry for tourist island. Mandatory handling. Immigration strict.

Airport Services

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Cuba Permit Requirements

Slow Overflight: 3d Landing: 7d
  • Overflight Permit: Yes
  • Landing Permit: Yes
  • Overflight Lead Time: 48 hours (short notice possible via 3rd-party provider, at IACC discretion)
  • Landing Lead Time: 48 hours
Private / GA Operations:

N-registered Part 91 GA aircraft effectively banned since June 2019. Non-US private flights require IACC permit, 48h minimum lead time. OFAC license required for any US-connected operations.

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Active NOTAMs

A3140/26 warning
Aerodrome restriction
AD HR SER, OUT OF THIS HR O/R 24 HR BFR
2026-09-07 15:42:00 2026-09-30 17:00:00
A3056/26 warning
No fuel available
JET A1 FUEL NOT AVBL
2026-08-31 23:34:00 2026-10-01 04:00:00
A3033/26 caution
Approach lighting out
RWY 02/20 PAPI U/S DUE DTHR
2026-09-01 16:45:00 2026-09-30 23:59:00

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Nearby Airports

MUTD Alberto Delgado Airport 32 NM MUSC Abel Santamaria Airport 33 NM MUCO Colón Airport 44 NM MUSG Sagua La Grande Airport 44 NM MUSS Sancti Spiritus Airport 55 NM MUCB Caibarién Airport 57 NM MUCL Vilo Acuna Intl 71 NM MUMJ Mayajigua Airport 75 NM

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the operating hours of MUCF?
Jaime Gonzalez Airport operates from 13:00 to 21:00 (on request).
What is the tower frequency at MUCF?
The tower frequency at Jaime Gonzalez Airport is 118.9 MHz.
What fuel is available at MUCF?
Jaime Gonzalez Airport offers JET A-1.
Does MUCF require landing permits?
Yes, landing permits are required for Jaime Gonzalez Airport (Cuba).
Is customs available at MUCF?
Yes, customs at Jaime Gonzalez Airport is available from 13:00 to 21:00.
Does MUCF require slots or PPR?
PPR is required at Jaime Gonzalez Airport.
Where is MUCF located?
Jaime Gonzalez Airport (MUCF) is located in Cienfuegos, Cuba.
What is the IATA code for MUCF?
The IATA code for Jaime Gonzalez Airport is CFG.
How long is the runway at MUCF?
The main runway at Jaime Gonzalez Airport (02/20) measures 7874 X 148.
Is MUCF a port of entry?
Yes, Jaime Gonzalez Airport is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.
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