Santiago De Cuba Base
The airport was home to the Cuban Revolutionary Armed Forces:
- 35th Transport Regiment - Antonov An-2 and Antonov An-26 transports
- 36th Helicopter Regiment - Mil Mi-8 and Mil Mi-24
The helipads are now part of the executive jet terminal on the north end of the airport.
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