Juan Gualberto Gomez International Airport is a large airport serving Matanzas, Cuba. Its IATA code is VRA and its ICAO code is MUVR. The airport lies at an elevation of 210 ft (64 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 06/24, 11,490 ft (3,502 m) long. Local time follows the America/Havana time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- VRA
- ICAO code
- MUVR
- Airport type
- Large airport
- Elevation
- 210 ft (64 m)
- Coordinates
- 23.0344, -81.4353
- Time zone
- America/Havana
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 11,490 ft · 3,502 m | 148 ft · 45 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Juan Gualberto Gomez International Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| HAV José Martí International Airport | Havana, Cuba | 100 km · 62 mi |
| CFG Jaime Gonzalez Airport | Cienfuegos, Cuba | 144 km · 89 mi |
| CYO Vilo Acuña International Airport | Cayo Largo del Sur, Cuba | 158 km · 98 mi |
| SNU Abel Santamaria International Airport | Santa Clara, Cuba | 164 km · 102 mi |
| EYW Key West International Airport | Key West, United States | 172 km · 107 mi |
| GER Rafael Cabrera Airport | Nueva Gerona, Cuba | 192 km · 119 mi |
| TND Alberto Delgado Airport | Trinidad, Cuba | 203 km · 126 mi |
| CCC Jardines Del Rey Airport | Cayo Coco, Cuba | 325 km · 202 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from VRA. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATL Atlanta | 1,215 | 755 | 656 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 1,870 | 1,162 | 1,010 | View route |
| JFK New York | 2,085 | 1,295 | 1,126 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 3,788 | 2,354 | 2,045 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 6,401 | 3,977 | 3,456 | View route |
| LHR London | 7,413 | 4,607 | 4,003 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 7,671 | 4,767 | 4,142 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 8,067 | 5,013 | 4,356 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 9,882 | 6,141 | 5,336 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 12,189 | 7,574 | 6,581 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 12,753 | 7,924 | 6,886 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 12,910 | 8,022 | 6,971 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 12,986 | 8,069 | 7,012 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 13,834 | 8,596 | 7,470 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 14,789 | 9,190 | 7,986 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 17,241 | 10,713 | 9,309 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| A/G | VARADERO RDO | 126.900 |
| A/G | VARADERO RDO | 1132.100 |
| APP | VARADERO APP | 119.600 |
| TWR | VARADERO TWR | 118.400 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Juan Gualberto Gomez International Airport?
The IATA code of Juan Gualberto Gomez International Airport is VRA and its ICAO code is MUVR.
Where is Juan Gualberto Gomez International Airport located?
Juan Gualberto Gomez International Airport is in Matanzas, Matanzas Province, Cuba, at 23.0344, -81.4353.
What time zone is Juan Gualberto Gomez International Airport in?
Juan Gualberto Gomez International Airport uses the IANA time zone America/Havana. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Juan Gualberto Gomez International Airport?
The longest runway listed is 06/24, 11,490 ft (3,502 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Juan Gualberto Gomez International Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is José Martí International Airport (HAV), about 100 km (62 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.