Medium airport · Guantanamo Bay Naval Station, Cuba
Leeward Point Field
Leeward Point Field is a medium airport serving Guantanamo Bay Naval Station, Cuba. Its IATA code is NBW. Its ICAO code is MUGM. It has 1 runway, longest 8,000 ft (ASP). Elevation 56 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | Guantanamo Bay Naval Station, Cuba |
|---|---|
| IATA code | NBW |
| ICAO code | MUGM |
| Type | Medium airport |
| Runways | 1 runway, longest 8,000 ft (ASP) |
| Elevation | 56 ft |
| Coordinates | 19.9065° N, 75.2071° W |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
History
On August 18th 1993, a DC-8 freighter crashed in Leeward Point field.
National parks near this airport
National parks close to Leeward Point Field, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site National Park Profiles.
- Alexander von Humboldt National Park · Cuba · 46.6 miles away
- Crystal Peak National Park · Cuba · 49.6 miles away
- La Mensura-Pilotos National Park · Cuba · 56.6 miles away
- Pico La Bayamesa National Park · Cuba · 89.8 miles away
- Turquino National Park · Cuba · 105.9 miles away
- Deux Mamelles National Park · Haiti · 118.9 miles away
Airports nearby
The closest airports in this library, by straight-line distance.
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41.1 miles awayOrestes Acosta Airport
54.8 miles awayGustavo Rizo Airport
55.4 miles awayAlfredo Noa Díaz Airport
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code for Leeward Point Field?
Leeward Point Field — its IATA code is NBW and its ICAO code is MUGM.
Where is Leeward Point Field located?
Leeward Point Field serves Guantanamo Bay Naval Station, Cuba. Its coordinates are 19.9065° N, 75.2071° W.
What is the history of Leeward Point Field?
On August 18th 1993, a DC-8 freighter crashed in Leeward Point field.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#4837
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leeward_Point_Field
Page last updated 13 November 2026.