Jose Marti International Airport (MUHA)

Havana, Cuba · Latin America

By Renzo, CPL

ICAO

MUHA

IATA

HAV

City

Havana

Country

Cuba

Region

Latin America

Elevation

210 ft

Runways

2 runways

Coordinates

22.9892, -82.4091

Overview

Cuban capital airport with Caribbean tropical weather. Limited modern navigation aids compared to US airports.

Current Weather at MUHA

Pilots flying into or out of Jose Marti International Airport should always check the latest METAR (Meteorological Aerodrome Report) before departure. A METAR is a standardized weather observation issued every hour (or more frequently as a SPECI when conditions change rapidly). It includes wind direction and speed, visibility, cloud layers, temperature, dewpoint, and altimeter setting -- everything you need for a safe go/no-go decision.

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Check Weather Before Your Flight

A thorough weather briefing is essential for safe flight operations at Jose Marti International Airport. Here are the key weather products every pilot should review:

METARHourly surface observation for MUHA. Includes wind, visibility, ceiling, temp/dewpoint, and altimeter.
TAFTerminal Aerodrome Forecast covering the next 24-30 hours. Look for expected wind shifts, visibility changes, and precipitation.
NOTAMNotices to Air Missions for MUHA. Check for runway closures, taxiway restrictions, and navaid outages.
PIREPPilot Reports from aircraft near Havana. Real-world turbulence, icing, and cloud top reports.
SIG/AIRMETArea forecasts for significant weather, turbulence, and icing that may affect operations around Jose Marti International Airport.

Learn to read sectional charts to plan your route visually, and use our crosswind calculator to check runway compatibility with current winds.

Pilot Resources at Jose Marti International Airport

Radio Frequencies

Always verify current frequencies in the Chart Supplement (formerly A/FD) before flight. Common frequencies for airports like MUHA include ATIS/AWOS, Ground, Tower (if towered), Approach/Departure, and Clearance Delivery. Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.

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Training Availability

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No On-Field Training Reported

Jose Marti International Airport is primarily a commercial operations airport. Check nearby GA airports for flight training options.

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