Airport

NBW Leeward Point Field

Leeward Point Field (NBW) serves Santiago de Cuba, about 65 km east of Santiago de Cuba. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.

IATANBW
ICAOMUGM
ServesSantiago de Cuba
From centre66 km
Elevation17 m

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The airport in numbers

Leeward Point Field — facts & history

We pulled Leeward Point Field's numbers from the open aviation datasets.

Elevation
17 מ׳
above sea level
Operator
United States Navy

Figures: Wikidata (CC0)

Airport to city

Getting from Leeward Point Field to Santiago de Cuba

The airport is about 65 km east of Santiago de Cuba, about 69 minutes by road in normal traffic.

Train & bus: Check in advance whether a train or shuttle bus runs from the terminal — at many airports it's the fastest and cheapest way into town.

Taxi & apps: Take a taxi from the official rank with the meter, or pre-book a ride on a known app. Avoid drivers touting for a fare in the arrivals hall.

Tipping: Rounding up is accepted almost everywhere.

Transport guidance is generic for this country — check exact details on the airport's own site.

Way inTime to centreCost
Train / bus~48 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~69 minmetered
Private transfer~69 minfixed upfront
Car rental~69 min + חניהfrom the terminal
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Which way suits you from Leeward Point Field

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At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Leeward Point Field

Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.

Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.

Sleep nearby

Hotels near Leeward Point Field

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Leeward Point Field to the centre of Santiago de Cuba?
Check in advance whether a train or shuttle bus runs from the terminal — at many airports it's the fastest and cheapest way into town. The airport is about 65 km east of Santiago de Cuba, about 69 minutes by road.
Can I use a ride app from Leeward Point Field?
Take a taxi from the official rank with the meter, or pre-book a ride on a known app. Avoid drivers touting for a fare in the arrivals hall.
What's the cheapest way from Leeward Point Field to Santiago de Cuba?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. Check in advance whether a train or shuttle bus runs from the terminal — at many airports it's the fastest and cheapest way into town.
Can I get from Leeward Point Field into town without a car?
Yes. Check in advance whether a train or shuttle bus runs from the terminal — at many airports it's the fastest and cheapest way into town. For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is Leeward Point Field's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on Leeward Point Field's official site.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes