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Leeward Point Field (NBW)

Guantanamo Bay Naval Station, Cuba · medium airport · 19.907° -75.207° ·
Airport Information
IATA CodeNBW
ICAO CodeMUGM
Typemedium airport
NameLeeward Point Field
MunicipalityGuantanamo Bay Naval Station
CountryCuba
ContinentNA
Latitude19.907° N
Longitude-75.207° W
Elevation56 ft
Climate ZoneTropical
Scheduled ServiceYes
Score275
Local TimeLoading...
Country & Timezone Info
CountryCuba
ISO Code
RegionGuantanamo Bay Naval Station
Continent CodeNA
IANA TimezoneAmerica/Havana
UTC Offset (Standard)UTC-5
DST OffsetUTC-4
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🌬 Best Time to Fly

Recommended: December – April
Dry season, avoids hurricane months (Jun–Nov)
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Dry: Dec–AprWet: May–Nov

✈ Airlines Serving NBW

AA — American AirlinesDL — Delta Air LinesUA — United AirlinesWN — Southwest AirlinesAS — Alaska AirlinesB6 — JetBlueAC — Air Canada

🌡 Climate — Tropical (19.9°N)

Jan
30°
22°
Feb
30°
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Mar
31°
22°
Apr
31°
23°
May
31°
23°
Jun
31°
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Jul
30°
22°
Aug
30°
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Sep
30°
22°
Oct
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22°
Nov
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Dec
30°
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* Approximate average temperatures by month based on tropical latitude zone

✨ AI-Enhanced Insights

Leeward Point Field (NBW/MUGM) is the military airfield serving Guantanamo Bay Naval Station on the leeward side of Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. It supports U.S. military, government, and authorized contract flights rather than scheduled commercial service. The airfield is separated from the main base area by the bay, with ferry service providing the primary link.

💡 Local Tip
Frequent visitors know the air terminal is small and amenities are sparse, so bring water, snacks, and any needed medications; also keep your ID/credentials accessible for repeated checks at the terminal and ferry.
🚖 Getting There

Access to Leeward Point Field is restricted; travelers normally arrive on official military or contract flights and must have prior authorization. Ground transportation on Leeward Point is limited, and the ferry to the main base is the main connection, so check its schedule before booking onward plans. Allow extra time for security, baggage handling, and ferry transfers.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is Leeward Point Field open to commercial passengers?
A: No. It primarily supports U.S. military, government, and authorized contract flights; there is no regular scheduled commercial airline service.

Q: What facilities are at NBW?
A: The airfield has a small terminal/operations area and limited amenities. Expect basic military air terminal services rather than a full commercial airport experience.

Q: How do I get from Leeward Point Field to the main base?
A: The primary link is the ferry across Guantanamo Bay to the main base area. Travelers should confirm ferry schedules and base access procedures in advance.

Q: Can civilians fly into Guantanamo Bay?
A: Only with official authorization and usually on military or contract flights. Entry is tightly controlled, so coordinate with the sponsoring command before travel.

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GAO Mariana Grajales Airport Guantánamo, Cuba 20.5 km 12.8 mi View →
SCU Antonio Maceo International Airport Santiago, Cuba 66.1 km 41.1 mi View →
MOA Orestes Acosta Airport Moa, Cuba 88.3 km 54.8 mi View →
BCA Gustavo Rizo Airport Baracoa, Cuba 89.2 km 55.4 mi View →
UMA Alfredo Noa Díaz Airport Maisí, Cuba 116.7 km 72.5 mi View →

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