Cuba's gateway to the pristine beaches of Cayo Largo del Sur.
Location
Cayo Largo del Sur, Cuba
Vilo Acuña International Airport (IATA: CYO, ICAO: MUCL) serves Cayo Largo del Sur, a small tourist island off the southern coast of Cuba. The airport is named after Vilo Acuña, a Cuban revolutionary fighter, and primarily handles charter and tourist traffic connecting the island to Cuban cities and international destinations.
The island of Cayo Largo del Sur is known for its white-sand beaches and clear waters, making the airport a key entry point for resort visitors. Most traffic consists of charter flights from Europe, Canada, and other parts of Cuba, reflecting the island's nature as an all-inclusive resort destination.
Due to the island's remote location and exclusive tourist focus, the airport operates on a relatively small scale, with limited scheduled services and no significant urban population to serve beyond resort staff and guests.
Terminals
The airport has a single small terminal designed primarily to handle charter and tourist passenger flows.
Getting to & from
Ground transport from the airport is limited to transfers arranged by resort hotels, as Cayo Largo del Sur has no public transit infrastructure.
Airlines here
Cubana de Aviación has operated services to the airport, along with various international charter carriers from Canada and Europe.
Notable facts
- ›The airport is named after Vilo Acuña, a Cuban revolutionary who fought alongside Che Guevara.
- ›Cayo Largo del Sur is a dedicated tourist island with no permanent civilian population beyond resort and airport workers.
- ›The airport handles predominantly charter flights from European and Canadian operators.
- ›Its runway is capable of accommodating medium-haul commercial aircraft.
- ›The island's isolation means the airport is the sole means of arriving by air.
This profile is provided for general information only. Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
