Havana - Playa Baracoa

1East side approach runway 20 & north side ramp

The main road runs past Aerogaviota’s civil terminal. When aircraft are parked on the ramp behind the terminal they can be viewed from the parking lot opposite the terminal and/or from the main road just past the parking lot. Aircraft on finals can also be viewed from the parking lot, although you are clearly visible from the manned gate and the terminal…

2East side approach runway 20

Near the entrance of the parking lot, a dirt road runs to the sea and further under the approach. As this road bends to the left, there’s an open spot with an unhindered view of the approach. Here you can park your car out of sight from the gate and the terminal although at times a security post is manned past the approach, further on the dirt road.

3East side ramp & west side approach 02

Follow the main road for about 3.5kms and turn left to Abajo, after leaving the village, turn left again. This road leads under the southern approach. Before passing the threshold, you will have a diagonal, though distant view of the VIP unit’s fixed wing platform. You might be able to read off some of the aircraft parked there at the end of the day, with the sun at your back and minimal heat-waves. Beware of the guard on the other side of the threshold!

4East side approach 02

On the other side of the threshold you can park your car on shoulder of the road and try to catch some of the aircraft landing from the south side. But beware; a guard is situated just past the threshold and two more can be found a little further down the road.

5Maintenance hangar

The only spot that may give a view of some aircraft parked on the west side of the airfield. The maintenance hangar here has aprons on both sides, though trees may obstruct your view.