# Antonio Maceo International Airport (SCU)

> Santiago, CU · IATA: SCU · ICAO: MUCU · Medium Airport

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| IATA | `SCU` |
| ICAO | `MUCU` |
| City | Santiago |
| Country | CU |
| Type | Medium Airport |
| Elevation | 76 m |
| Cargo | ❌ |
| GPS | 19.96980, -75.83540 |

## Description

Roughly 80 percent domestic and 20 percent international traffic defines the profile of Antonio Maceo International Airport (SCU/MUCU), Cuba's second-largest airport and the main air access to the island's eastern provinces. It is run by the state operator ECASA; a cargo handling facility is listed, but no regular freighter operation is confirmed, so air freight here effectively means belly cargo on passenger aircraft. The route map covers around eight non-stop destinations in five countries, with American Airlines serving Miami year-round alongside Cubana de Aviación, interCaribbean Airways, Air Century and SKYhigh Dominicana. One material constraint: Hurricane Melissa damaged the airport in October 2025 and forced it to close, so operational status and capacity should be verified before planning any shipment. For larger or time-critical consignments José Martí International (HAV) in Havana remains the primary option, while Frank País (HOG) near Holguín is the closest regional alternative. The seaport of Santiago de Cuba sits beside the city and is often the cheaper route for breakbulk and project cargo; customs clearance goes through Cuba's Aduana General de la República, where processing times can be long.

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