Leeward Point Field (MUGM/NBW) — Guantanamo Bay Naval Station, Cuba
Leeward Point Field (MUGM/NBW) serves Guantanamo Bay Naval Station, Cuba. This is a mid-sized airport with 1 runway (10/28). Field elevation is 56 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.
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Basic Airport Information
- ICAO: MUGM
- Name: Leeward Point Field
- Type: medium_airport
- Category: Military
- Latitude: 19.9065
- Longitude: -75.2071
- Elevation: 56 ft
- Country: Cuba
- Municipality: Guantanamo Bay Naval Station
- IATA Code: NBW
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: N/A
- Timezone: America/Havana
- Distance from City: N/A km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: No
Runways
Runway 10/28
- Designation: 10/28
- Dimensions: 2438x61m
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: Lighted
- NAVAIDs: N/A
- Approach Types: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Frequencies
- Tower: 134.100, 134.100 MHz
- Ground: 118.450 MHz
- Operations: N/A
- Traffic/Approach: N/A
- ATIS: 136.175 MHz
Operation Hours
- Extra Hours On Request: No
- Remarks: N/A
Contacts
- AIS Tel: N/A
- ARO Tel: N/A
- MET Tel: N/A
- Admin Tel: N/A
- Health Tel: N/A
- Police Tel: N/A
- Authorities Tel: N/A
- Website: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Slots / PPR
- Slot Required: No
- PPR Required: No
- PPR Contact: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Immigration
- Port of Entry: No
- GENDEC Required: No
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: N/A
Airport Services
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Cuba Permit Requirements
- 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
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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Explore HistoryFrequently Asked Questions
- What is the tower frequency at MUGM?
- The tower frequency at Leeward Point Field is 134.1, 134.1 MHz.
- Does MUGM require landing permits?
- Yes, landing permits are required for Leeward Point Field (Cuba).
- Where is MUGM located?
- Leeward Point Field (MUGM) is located in Guantanamo Bay Naval Station, Cuba.
- What is the IATA code for MUGM?
- The IATA code for Leeward Point Field is NBW.
- How long is the runway at MUGM?
- The main runway at Leeward Point Field (10/28) measures 2438x61m.