# Playa Baracoa Airport (UPB)

> Havana, CU · IATA: UPB · ICAO: MUPB · Medium Airport

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| IATA | `UPB` |
| ICAO | `MUPB` |
| City | Havana |
| Country | CU |
| Type | Medium Airport |
| Elevation | 31 m |
| Cargo | ❌ |
| GPS | 23.03280, -82.57940 |

## Description

Light turboprops bound for Cuba's beaches and provincial towns give Playa Baracoa Airport (IATA: UPB) its character — a military field roughly 30 kilometres west of Havana that doubles as the home base of regional carrier Aerogaviota. Scheduled service runs domestically to points such as Cayo Coco, Holguín and Santiago de Cuba. The airport carries no meaningful freight beyond what fits beneath the cabin; there is no commercial cargo terminal. Air cargo for the capital region is handled at José Martí International (HAV) on Havana's southern edge. Its military designation means passengers must use arranged transfers to reach the terminal.

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