Airports / Cuba / SZJ
Siguanea Airport.
Isla de la Juventud, Cuba · 39 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
3.8/5
Google rating
59 ratings
0
Operators based
39
Elevation ft
Google rating
Google reviews
Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
#7 / 22
Cuba airports by Google rating
3.8★ across 59 Google ratings , ranked against 22 rated Cuba fields.
15 nm
To the nearest alternate
Rafael Cabrera Airport (GER).
Overview
Siguanea Airport (MUSN / SZJ) sits in Isla de la Juventud, Cuba, where it functions as a mid-sized airport. The airport sits 39 feet above sea level. With no scheduled airline service, it caters to private, charter, and general aviation traffic.
No charter operator is headquartered on the field, but operators routinely position aircraft into SZJ for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Rafael Cabrera Airport (GER, 15 nm), San Julián Air Base (SNJ, 72 nm), and Vilo Acuña International Airport (CYO, 79 nm). With a single 5,905-foot paved runway, SZJ can typically accommodate aircraft as large as heavy jets.
Charter pricing from SZJ depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Isla de la Juventud.
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Field capability
ICAO
MUSN
IATA
SZJ
FAA / Local
MUSN
Elevation
39 ft
Coordinates
21.6425° N · 82.9551° W
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Medium
Scheduled svc
No
Elevation vs Cuba fields
state range 10–413 ft
At 39 ft, SZJ sits lower than 75% of the 24 Cuba fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 5,905 ft
- 05/235,905 ft × 98 ftAsphaltUnlit
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 5,905 ft
SZJ's 5,905 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to heavy jets.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 15nmGERRafael Cabrera AirportNueva Gerona
- 72nmSNJSan Julián Air BaseSandino
- 79nmCYOVilo Acuña International AirportCayo Largo del Sur
- 86nmUPBPlaya Baracoa AirportHavana
- 86nmHAVJosé Martí International AirportHavana
- 88nmMUNBSan Nicolás de Bari AirportSan Nicolás de Bari
Location
Open the full mapMUSN · Siguanea Airport · Isla de la Juventud, Cuba
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from SZJ on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Miami (MIA) | 289 nm | 1h 4m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 341 nm | 1h 12m |
| Houston (HOU) | 821 nm | 2h 19m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 891 nm | 2h 28m |
| Austin (AUS) | 944 nm | 2h 36m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 999 nm | 2h 43m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 1,077 nm | 2h 54m |
| New York (TEB) | 1,239 nm | 3h 17m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use SZJ?
- Siguanea Airport's longest paved runway is 5,905 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to heavy jets. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at SZJ?
- Siguanea Airport has one runway; the longest measures 5,905 ft on a paved surface.
- What is the nearest major airport to SZJ?
- The closest alternate is Rafael Cabrera Airport (GER), about 15 nm away, followed by San Julián Air Base (SNJ) at 72 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from SZJ to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Miami about 1h 4m (289 nm), Palm Beach about 1h 12m (341 nm), Houston about 2h 19m (821 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.