Juan G. Gomez Intl (MUVR/VRA) — Varadero, Cuba
Juan G. Gomez Intl (MUVR/VRA) serves Varadero, Cuba. This is a major international airport with 1 runway (06/24). Field elevation is 210 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: MUVR
- Name: Juan G. Gomez Intl
- Type: large_airport
- Category: International
- Latitude: 23.034401
- Longitude: -81.435303
- Elevation: 210 ft
- Country: Cuba
- Municipality: Varadero
- IATA Code: VRA
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: N/A
- Timezone: America/Havana
- Distance from City: 22.0 km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: Yes
Runways
Runway 06/24
- Designation: 06/24
- Dimensions: 11490 X 148
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: YES
- NAVAIDs: NDB, VOR-DME
- Approach Types: ILS CAT I, RNAV (GPS), VOR/DME
- Remarks: N/A
Frequencies
- Tower: 118.400 MHz
- Ground: N/A
- Operations: 119.600 MHz
- Traffic/Approach: N/A
- ATIS: N/A
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: Yes
- PPR Contact: Havana ACC / handling agent
- Remarks: N/A
Fees
- Landing Fee: CUP 1,200 per 1,000 kg MTOW
- Parking Fee: CUP 600 per 1,000 kg per hour
- Handling Mandatory: Yes
- Currency: CUP
- Remarks: Standard airport fees apply at MUVR.
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: Jet A-1
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-02-18
- Remarks: Standard Jet A-1 available at MUVR.
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Yes
- GENDEC Required: No
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: Major international port of entry. Mandatory handling. Strict immigration. Primary resort gateway.
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: N/A
- Curfew End: N/A
- Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
- Remarks: Main tourist airport. Beach resort. Charter and scheduled international.
Alternates
MUHA
- ICAO: MUHA
- Name: Jose Marti Intl
- Distance (NM): 53.9
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: Primary international port of entry. Electronic visas issued on arrival via dviajeros.mitrans.gob.cu (handler arranges). All pax/crew require advance submission through handling agent.
MUCL
- ICAO: MUCL
- Name: Vilo Acuna Intl
- Distance (NM): 85.4
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: Port of entry for tourist island. Mandatory handling. Immigration strict.
KEYW
- ICAO: KEYW
- Name: Key West Intl
- Distance (NM): 93.1
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: eAPIS required for all international arrivals/departures. CBP user fee facility with FIS available.
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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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Airport History
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Explore HistoryFrequently Asked Questions
- What is the tower frequency at MUVR?
- The tower frequency at Juan G. Gomez Intl is 118.4 MHz.
- What fuel is available at MUVR?
- Juan G. Gomez Intl offers Jet A-1.
- Does MUVR require landing permits?
- Yes, landing permits are required for Juan G. Gomez Intl (Cuba).
- Does MUVR require slots or PPR?
- PPR is required at Juan G. Gomez Intl.
- Where is MUVR located?
- Juan G. Gomez Intl (MUVR) is located in Varadero, Cuba.
- What is the IATA code for MUVR?
- The IATA code for Juan G. Gomez Intl is VRA.
- How long is the runway at MUVR?
- The main runway at Juan G. Gomez Intl (06/24) measures 11490 X 148.
- Does MUVR have an ILS approach?
- Yes, Juan G. Gomez Intl has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runway 06/24.
- Is MUVR a port of entry?
- Yes, Juan G. Gomez Intl is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.