Playa Baracoa Airport (UPB)

Havana, CU 🇨🇺 Medium Airport

ICAO

MUPB

IATA

UPB

Elevation

102 ft

Region

CU-15

Local Time

Airport Information

GPS Code: MUPB

Local Code: Not available

Location: 23.032801° N, -82.579399° E

Continent: NA

Type: Medium Airport

Terminal Information Not Available
Terminal arrivals and departures are only available for airports with scheduled commercial service and IATA codes.

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What Travelers Say

AI-Generated Summary Based on web research

While specific recent traveler reviews for Playa Baracoa Airport (MUPB (UPB)) in Havana, Cuba, are scarce, recent data indicates generally efficient processing times for security and immigration. Overall traveler sentiment and detailed experiences regarding terminal facilities and amenities at this particular airport are not widely available in recent public reviews.

What Travelers Love

Efficient Security and Immigration: As of late 2025, security wait times are estimated at approximately 29 minutes, and immigration processing at around 8 minutes.

Common Complaints

Limited Public Information: There is a notable lack of recent, detailed traveler reviews specifically addressing the terminal facilities, amenities, and overall cleanliness of Playa Baracoa Airport (UPB). Some older reports (circa 2018) for *Baracoa Airport* (BCA, a different airport in Baracoa city) described facilities as "primitive," but it is unclear if this applies to UPB.
Confusion with other Baracoa Airports: Search results sometimes conflate Playa Baracoa Airport (UPB) near Havana with Gustavo Rizo Airport (BCA) in Baracoa city, making it difficult to find highly specific information for UPB's traveler experience.

Transportation Connections and Parking:

Taxi Services: Taxis offer a fast and reliable transfer service to and from Playa Baracoa Airport, with an estimated journey time of 24-25 minutes to or from Havana Airport (HAV) costing approximately $20-$25. Services can be pre-booked with fixed prices, flight monitoring, and 24/7 customer service.
Bus Connections: Bus options are available, though they involve transfers and take considerably longer, around 1 hour 50 minutes, with costs ranging from $5-$6 to or from Havana Airport (HAV).

In summary, based on the available information, travelers passing through Playa Baracoa Airport (UPB) can expect relatively quick processing through security and immigration. However, current detailed insights into the airport's facilities, amenities, and overall traveler satisfaction are limited. Taxi services appear to be a convenient and efficient transport option to nearby areas.

Generated False weeks ago

This summary is automatically generated by AI based on web research of traveler reviews and experiences. AI-generated content may not always be 100% accurate.

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Airport Routes

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Routes Not Available: Flight routes are only available for airports with scheduled commercial service. Playa Baracoa Airport is classified as a medium airport without scheduled service.

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For Pilots

Designation	Length	Width	Surface	Status
`02/20`	7563 ft	148 ft	ASP	Active Lighted

Type	Description	Frequency
TWR	TWR	`128.8 MHz`

Ident	Name	Type	Frequency
`UPB`	Playa Baracoa	VOR	`109200 kHz`
`UPB`	Playa Baracoa	NDB	`250 kHz`

Ground Transportation

Ground Transportation Information

Detailed ground transportation information for Playa Baracoa Airport is being prepared. This includes information about taxis, rental cars, and public transportation options.

Taxis

Taxis are typically available outside arrival terminals at most airports.

Rental Cars

Major rental car companies typically have counters at airports with commercial service.

Public Transportation

Many airports offer bus or train connections to nearby city centers.

Distances are approximate and calculated as straight-line distances.