Leeward Point Field (NBW): Codes, Runways & Location
Leeward Point Field (IATA: NBW · ICAO: MUGM) is a medium-sized airport serving Guantanamo Bay Naval Station, Cuba. It lies at 19.9065° N, 75.2071° W, 56 ft (17 m) above sea level.
Overview of Leeward Point Field
Leeward Point Field is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Guantanamo Bay Naval Station in Cuba. It is identified by the IATA code NBW and the ICAO code MUGM. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Leeward Point Field has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 2438 m (8000 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support most wide-body jets, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 56 ft (17 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Mariana Grajales Airport (GAO) about 21 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 2,438 m — wide-body capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Leeward Point Field
Where is Leeward Point Field located?
Leeward Point Field is located in Guantanamo Bay Naval Station, Cuba. Its coordinates are 19.9065° N, 75.2071° W.
What is the airport code for Leeward Point Field?
Leeward Point Field has an IATA code of NBW and an ICAO code of MUGM.
How long is the runway at Leeward Point Field?
Leeward Point Field's longest runway is about 2438 m (8000 ft), which can support most wide-body jets.
How many runways does Leeward Point Field have?
Leeward Point Field has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Leeward Point Field a major airport?
Leeward Point Field is classified as a medium-sized airport.
About this data
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