Juan Gualberto Gomez International Airport (VRA)

Matanzas, CU 🇨🇺 Large International Airport Scheduled Service

ICAO

MUVR

IATA

VRA

Elevation

210 ft

Region

CU-04

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Airport Information

GPS Code: MUVR

Local Code: Not available

Location: 23.034401° N, -81.435303° E

Continent: NA

Type: Large International Airport

Keywords: Varadero

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For Pilots

Designation Length Width Surface Status
06/24 11490 ft 148 ft ASP Active Lighted

Type Description Frequency
A/G VARADERO RDO 126.9 MHz
A/G VARADERO RDO 1132.1 MHz
APP VARADERO APP 119.6 MHz
TWR VARADERO TWR 118.4 MHz

Ident Name Type Frequency
URV Varder NDB 390 kHz
UVA Varder VOR-DME 114800 kHz

Airport Routes

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Top Airlines

Operating at Juan Gualberto Gomez International Airport
Airlines by Flight Activity
Based on observed flight operations and route network
Airline Routes Flights Destinations Last Activity
WestJet
WJA / WS
4 80 4 Sep 17, 2025
Air Transat
TSC / TS
2 29 2 Sep 17, 2025
1 26 1 Sep 14, 2025
ROU
ROU / RV
2 13 2 Sep 15, 2025
Air Canada
ACA / AC
2 12 2 Sep 14, 2025
1 11 1 Sep 9, 2025
NWS
NWS / N4
1 8 1 Sep 17, 2025
WPT
WPT / 3P
1 4 1 Sep 6, 2025
1 1 1 Aug 31, 2025
CSQ
CSQ / II
1 1 1 Aug 23, 2025

Ground Transportation

Last updated: Jul 24, 2025
Taxis

State-run taxis are readily available outside the arrivals hall. It is standard practice and highly recommended to agree on the fare with the driver before starting your trip. Taxis provide service to the Varadero resort area, the city of Matanzas, and other nearby destinations. Payment is typically expected in cash.

Rental Cars

Several state-run car rental companies, such as Cubacar, Havanautos, and Rex, operate counters within the airport. Due to high demand and limited vehicle availability, it is strongly advised to reserve a car online well in advance of your arrival. A valid driver's license and passport are required, and purchasing the mandatory local insurance is part of the rental process.

Public Transportation

There are no direct public city buses or long-distance bus connections from the airport terminal. The main tourist bus line, Viazul, has its station in the town of Varadero, which requires a taxi ride to access. The most common form of transit for tourists is a pre-booked shuttle bus, which is typically included in vacation packages and transports travelers directly to their hotels.

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Distances are approximate and calculated as straight-line distances.

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re: NDB URV Frequency Change to 390 kHz Posted by david on October 14, 2019

Updated to 390 KHz: https://ourairports.com/navaids/URV/Varder_NDB_CU/

NDB URV Frequency Change to 390 kHz Posted by on November 6, 2013

A1915/13 NOTAMN
Q) MUFH/QNBCF/IV/BO/AE/000/999/2301N08127W050
A) MUVR B) 1306122000 C) PERM
E) ID URV FREQ 420 KHZ NDB OPR FREQ CHANGED TO 390 KHZ. REF AIP/CUBA
PAG GEN 2.5-1, GEN 2.5-2 EFF 03 MAY 12, GEN 3.2-5, GEN 3.2-9, GEN
3.2-10 30 APR 13, ENR 6-1 EFF 15 DEC 11, ENR 6-3 EFF 26 JUL 12,
MUHA AD 2-16 EFF 15 DEC 11, MUVR AD 2-6 30 APR 12, MUVR AD 2-28,
MUVR AD 2-29 EFF 18 OCT 12 AND WAC 2586 EFF 21 JAN 05. INFO WILL
BE INCLUDED INTO AIP/CUBA AMDT 75/13
CREATED: 14 May 2013 14:34:00
SOURCE: MUHAYNYX

NDB decommissioned Posted by on February 20, 2012

Varder NDB VA 430 kHz was decommissioned April 2009

NDB ident changed Posted by on February 20, 2012

Varder NDB 420 kHz is now URV ex-V Dec 2011

re: Stolen items from luggage Posted by on April 24, 2011

You're an absolute idiot for putting those types of items in your checked baggage anyway, so you have no one to blame but yourself. Firstly - why would you even bring that type of jewellry with you in the first place ( do you really need to flash your baubles on the beach ) and secondly, if they're so precious to you - why aren't you WEARING your engagement/wedding rings??
I wouldn't even put expensive/sentimental items in my checked baggage if I was flying through Heathrow/Frankfurt/Dulles let alone a country like Cuba. If I had something precious and didn't want anything to happen to it, it wouldn't leave my side - so once again, it's your own stupid fault for leaving it in your checked baggage.

Stolen items from luggage Posted by on June 4, 2010

I flew from this airport to the Uk on 03/06/2010 and the padlocks were broken on my luggage, items stolen included my engagement ring, wedding ring, 2 pairs of gold earings, 1 pair of silver earings and perfum..... be very careful!!!!