Abel Santamaría Airport is an international airport located in the city of Santa Clara, Cuba. It is the fourth busiest airport in Cuba and serves as a hub for Cubana de Aviación. The airport is named after Abel Santamaría, a Cuban revolutionary who was killed in 1953.
Abel Santamaría Airport is a popular destination for tourists from all over the world. The airport is located near a number of popular tourist attractions, including the beaches of Varadero and the city of Cienfuegos. The airport also offers a variety of amenities for travelers, including a duty-free shop, restaurants, and bars.
General Information about Abel Santamaría International Airport
The following table is an overview of SNU Airport indicated below:
| Airport | International Airport Abel Santamaría Cuadrado of Santa Clara |
| Airport Type | Military/Public |
| Abel Santamaría Airport Code | SNU |
| Abel Santamaría Airport Terminals | 1 |
| Serves | Villa Clara Province, Cienfuegos Province, and Sancti Spiritus Province in Cuba |
| Operator | ECASA |
| SNU Airport Runways | 1 |
| SNU Airport Coordinates | 22°29′32″N 079°56′37″W |
| Abel Santamaría Airport Address | F3X9+4XV, Province of Villa Clara, Santa Clara, Cuba |
| Official Phone Number | 53 42 209138 |
| Official Website | https://www.airportcuba.net/santaclara.html |
| Elevation | 103 m / 338 ft |
Abel Santamaría Airport Code
Abel Santamaría Airport code is SNU. This three-letter IATA code has been derived from the name of the airport itself.
| IATA CODE | SNU |
| ICAO CODE | MUSC |
| FAA CODE | NA |
| WORLD AREA CODE | +1 |
| COUNTRY CODE | USA |
| IATA METROPOLITAN CODE | SNU |
Abel Santamaría International Airport Map
The Abel Santamaría Airport location Map is a useful tool for finding your way around the airport, and for planning your journey.
Abel Santamaría International Airport Runways
Abel Santamaría Airport Runway features an one state-of-the-art runway:
| Name | Length in (Mtr) | Length in (Ft) | Surface |
| 08/26 | 3,017 | 9,898 | Asphalt |
Abel Santamaría Airport Terminal
The Abel Santamaria Airport has a single terminal that serves both international and domestic flights. The terminal is air-conditioned and non-smoking, except for one designated area. For more information on airport facilities, please refer to the links in the left menu. The airport does not have jet bridges, so passengers embark and disembark from the tarmac using mobile staircases.
Nearest Airports to Abel Santamaría International Airport
Some of the closest airports to SNU Airport are:
- Vilo Acuña Airport – 192 km
- Juan Gualberto Gómez Airport – 229 km
- Jardines del Rey International Airport – 264 km
- Key West International Airport – 296 km
- José Martí International Airport – 298 km
- Ignacio Agramonte International Airport – 299 km
- Sir Captain Charles Kirkconnell International Airport – 312 km
Airlines Operating from Abel Santamaría Airport
The following airlines operate from Abel Santamaría Airport:
- Air Canada Rouge
- Air Transat
- American Airlines
- Aruba Airlines
- Copa Airlines
- Neos
- Nordwind Airlines
- OWG
- Sunwing Airlines
- Viva Aerobus
- World2Fly
