Airports / Cuba / VTU
Hermanos Ameijeiras Airport.
Las Tunas, Cuba · 328 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
3.5/5
Google rating
11 ratings
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Operators based
328
Elevation ft
Google rating
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Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
37 nm
To the nearest alternate
[Duplicate] Holguín Air Base (CU-0115), 4 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Located in Las Tunas, Cuba, Hermanos Ameijeiras Airport (MUVT / VTU) operates as a mid-sized airport. The airport sits 328 feet above sea level. Alongside scheduled airline service, the airport handles a steady flow of private and charter traffic.
No charter operator is headquartered on the field, but operators routinely position aircraft into VTU for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are [Duplicate] Holguín Air Base (CU-0115, 37 nm), Frank Pais International Airport (HOG, 37 nm), and Carlos Manuel de Cespedes Airport (BYM, 40 nm). With a single 5,971-foot paved runway, VTU can typically accommodate aircraft as large as heavy jets.
Charter pricing from VTU depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Las Tunas.
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Field capability
ICAO
MUVT
IATA
VTU
FAA / Local
MUVT
Elevation
328 ft
Coordinates
20.9876° N · 76.9358° 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
Yes
Elevation vs Cuba fields
state range 10–413 ft
At 328 ft, VTU sits higher than 79% of the 24 Cuba fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 5,971 ft
- 05/235,971 ft × 148 ftAsphaltUnlit
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 5,971 ft
VTU's 5,971 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.
- 37nmCU-0115[Duplicate] Holguín Air BaseHolguin
- 37nmHOGFrank Pais International AirportHolguin
- 40nmBYMCarlos Manuel de Cespedes AirportBayamo
- 43nmMZOSierra Maestra International AirportManzanillo
- 57nmCMWIgnacio Agramonte International AirportCamaguey
- 87nmSCUAntonio Maceo International AirportSantiago
Location
Open the full mapMUVT · Hermanos Ameijeiras Airport · Las Tunas, Cuba
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from VTU on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Miami (MIA) | 343 nm | 1h 12m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 383 nm | 1h 17m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 1,043 nm | 2h 50m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 1,078 nm | 2h 54m |
| Houston (HOU) | 1,121 nm | 3h 0m |
| New York (TEB) | 1,202 nm | 3h 12m |
| Austin (AUS) | 1,248 nm | 3h 18m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 1,278 nm | 3h 22m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use VTU?
- Hermanos Ameijeiras Airport's longest paved runway is 5,971 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 VTU?
- Hermanos Ameijeiras Airport has one runway; the longest measures 5,971 ft on a paved surface.
- What is the nearest major airport to VTU?
- The closest alternate is [Duplicate] Holguín Air Base (CU-0115), about 37 nm away, followed by Frank Pais International Airport (HOG) at 37 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from VTU to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Miami about 1h 12m (343 nm), Palm Beach about 1h 17m (383 nm), Nashville about 2h 50m (1,043 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.