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ECASA — Empresa Cubana de Aeropuertos y Servicios Aeronáuticos
aka ECASA
State airport authority. Operates all civil airports; Jardines del Rey is the only one part-run by a foreign operator (AENA), a template for concessions.
Assets controlled (12)
José Martí International Airport (HAV)
Govt wants 'most competitive Caribbean hub' — major redevelopment/concession opportunity
Jardines del Rey Airport (CCC)
Only Cuban airport partly run by a foreign operator (Spain's AENA) — JV template
Juan Gualberto Gómez Airport (VRA)
Operational; serves the Varadero resort corridor. Terminal repaired/upgraded 2024 under the 2024-2030 airport modernization plan. Concession/JV opportunity in terminal operations and ground services.
Frank País Airport (HOG)
Operational; gateway to Guardalavaca beaches. Comfort/AC upgrades ongoing under the 2024-2030 plan. Open to foreign concession/modernization.
Antonio Maceo Airport (SCU)
Operational; principal airport of eastern Cuba. Full renovation under evaluation for 2025. Concession/upgrade opportunity.
Abel Santamaría Airport (SNU)
Operational; main gateway for Cayo Santa María resorts. In national runway-safety and modernization upgrades. Open to terminal/services investment.
Ignacio Agramonte International Airport (CMW)
Operational; serves Camagüey city and Santa Lucía beach. AC/comfort improvements ongoing under the 2024-2030 plan. Concession/modernization opportunity.
Jaime González Airport (CFG)
Operational with limited scheduled international traffic. In the national runway-safety program. Opportunity to grow tourism/charter capacity.
Vilo Acuña Airport (CYO)
Operational; dedicated resort gateway for Cayo Largo del Sur. Runway rehabilitated (2022). Open to concession tied to resort development.
Sierra Maestra Airport (MZO)
Operational; serves Manzanillo and Granma with mainly domestic and seasonal charter flights. Upside tied to southeastern tourism growth.
Hermanos Ameijeiras Airport (VTU)
Small regional airport serving Las Tunas, primarily domestic Cubana service. Needs runway/terminal investment for international or larger aircraft.
Gustavo Rizo Airport (BCA)
Small domestic airport serving Baracoa, daytime-only. Niche eco/heritage-tourism upside; needs lighting/runway investment.