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Juan Gualberto Gomez International Airport

Matanzas, Matanzas Province (Cuba)
IATA: VRA ICAO: MUVR
Longest Active Runway
11,490 ft
3,502 meters
Field Elevation
210 ft
64 m MSL
Runway Inventory
1 active
Lighted / Paved
Coordinates & Class
23.0344°, -81.4353°
LARGE AIRPORT
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Multi-Universe Rankings & Statistical Standing

Ranking Universes Guide →
RunwayFacts Published Dataset
#267 of 650
In curated primary commercial index
Global Commercial Universe
#436 of 7558
Top 5.8% percentile worldwide
National Standing (Cuba)
#3 in CU
#4 of 24 in full national registry
vs Large Airport Median
+14.9%
Compared to 10,000 ft baseline
💡 Statistical Statement: Juan Gualberto Gomez International Airport's longest active runway measures 11,490 ft (3,502 m). Within RunwayFacts' published index of 650 aerodromes, it ranks #267. Across the broader global dataset of 7558 commercial facilities, it ranks #436 worldwide (Top 5.8%) and #3 nationally in Cuba.

🔬 Operational & Aerodrome Engineering Comparative Analysis

Comparative aviation metrics evaluated against regional and global physical operational criteria.
ICAO Code 4E / 4F Super-Heavy
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Elevation & Atmospheric Density

Lowland / Coastal Basin Aerodrome

Positioned at 210 ft (64 m MSL), this aerodrome operates near standard International Standard Atmosphere (ISA) sea-level air density. High ambient air pressure provides optimal turbine thrust conversion, maximum wing lift coefficients, and minimal ground roll distance requirements, allowing long-haul flights to depart at maximum structural takeoff weight limits without atmospheric density penalties.

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Regional Density & Alternates (100 NM)

2 Qualifying Aerodromes in Vicinity

Within its 100 NM cluster of 2 neighboring aerodromes, Juan Gualberto Gomez International Airport is supported by major regional alternatives. Notably, José Martí International Airport (HAV) lies just 53.9 NM away with a 13,123 ft runway, offering reliable operational redundancy for commercial diversions and congested airspace rerouting.

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Fleet Compatibility & Ground Roll

Primary Runway: 11,490 ft (3,502 m)

With its longest runway exceeding 10,500 ft (3,502 m) and paved surface engineering, Juan Gualberto Gomez International Airport meets the operational runway criteria for unrestricted long-haul operations by Code 4E and 4F heavy widebody aircraft, including the Airbus A380-800, Boeing 747-8, Airbus A350-1000, and Boeing 777-300ER at high operational weights.

🛫 Physical Runway Inventory & Surface Engineering

Runway Designator Length (ft / m) Width (ft / m) Surface Material Lighting Status
06/24 11,490 ft (3502m) 148 ft (45m) Asphalt (ASP) ✅ Lighted ✅ Active

🧭 Comparative Aerodromes (100 NM Radius, ≥5,000 ft Paved)

Great-circle Haversine spatial proximity matching for commercial facilities with paved runway capacity within 100 NM.

Aerodrome Name IATA Distance Longest Runway Lighting
José Martí International Airport (Havana) HAV 53.9 NM (99.8 km) 13,123 ft ✅ Lighted
Abel Santamaria International Airport (Santa Clara) SNU 88.8 NM (164.5 km) 9,898 ft ✅ Lighted

🛡️ Data Provenance & Verification Metadata

Source Dataset: OurAirports Open Aviation Database
Snapshot Version: 2026-09-01
Dataset Integrity: Cryptographic SHA-256 Checksum Verified & Fail-Closed Schema Inspected
Source Verification: Source-reported registry data
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