Rafael Cabrera Airport
Rafael Cabrera Airport is the main air gateway for Nueva Gerona, the principal city on Cuba’s Isla de la Juventud. Identified by IATA code GER and ICAO code MUNG, it is classified as a medium airport and plays an important role in linking the island with the rest of Cuba. For travelers, this means a practical arrival point close to the area’s administrative center, with a small-scale airport experience that is usually easier to navigate than a major international hub.
About Rafael Cabrera Airport
Rafael Cabrera Airport is the main air gateway for Nueva Gerona, the principal city on Cuba’s Isla de la Juventud. Identified by IATA code GER and ICAO code MUNG, it is classified as a medium airport and plays an important role in linking the island with the rest of Cuba. For travelers, this means a practical arrival point close to the area’s administrative center, with a small-scale airport experience that is usually easier to navigate than a major international hub.
Overview
Rafael Cabrera Airport is the main air gateway for Nueva Gerona, the principal city on Cuba’s Isla de la Juventud. Identified by IATA code GER and ICAO code MUNG, it is classified as a medium airport and plays an important role in linking the island with the rest of Cuba. For travelers, this means a practical arrival point close to the area’s administrative center, with a small-scale airport experience that is usually easier to navigate than a major international hub.
What travelers should know
- The airport sits at an elevation of 79 feet (24 m), so approaches and departures are at low altitude relative to sea level.
- It operates in the America/Havana time zone, which is useful to confirm when checking flight times, transfers, or hotel arrivals.
- The primary runway, 05/23, is 8,202 feet long, asphalt surfaced, and lighted, supporting regular operations in a range of conditions.
- A second asphalt runway, 17/35, measures 5,325 feet and adds operational flexibility.
- Because it serves Nueva Gerona rather than a huge metro area, visitors can generally expect a more compact and straightforward airport layout.
Why it matters for your trip
For most visitors, the value of Rafael Cabrera Airport is convenience: it provides direct access to Nueva Gerona and the wider Isla de la Juventud without the complexity of a large mainland airport. The runway setup supports dependable regional service, while the airport’s modest scale can make arrival, pickup, and onward ground travel simpler. If you are planning schedules, always match local times to America/Havana and keep transport arrangements organized in advance, especially if you are heading beyond the city center.
Routes
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Nearby airports
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FAQ
Rafael Cabrera Airport — frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the details travellers usually check first, from codes and locations to the practical basics that help with planning.
9 common questions
- Rafael Cabrera Airport is located in Nueva Gerona, Cuba (North America), at coordinates 21.840°, -82.780°.
- Its IATA code is GER and its ICAO code is MUNG.
- Rafael Cabrera Airport serves Nueva Gerona, Cuba. When comparing fares, check whether other airports also serve the same area — prices and transfer times can differ between them.
- Rafael Cabrera Airport operates on America/Havana local time. Departure and arrival times on tickets are always shown in each airport's local time, so double-check the offset when planning connections or pick-ups.
- Rafael Cabrera Airport sits at latitude 21.840° and longitude -82.780°. The map link in the details panel on this page opens the exact location for driving directions.
- Originfacts does not yet track scheduled routes from GER. Use the flight search on this page to see live airline options for your travel dates.
- Route coverage for GER is still being added to Originfacts. Run a search from GER on the flight search page to see every destination airlines currently sell for your dates.
- Its address is Nueva Gerona, Isla de la Juventud, Cuba. For flight-specific questions (delays, baggage, rebooking), contact the operating airline directly rather than the airport.
- Yes — Originfacts lists 9 other airports in Cuba. The nearby-airports section on this page links to each of them, which is useful when comparing fares or finding an alternative departure point.