Authorities assert that Cuban airspace remains operational despite the crisis

Authorities from the civil aviation system stated on Monday that Cuba's airspace remains operational, despite the crisis the country is experiencing and the energy limitations affecting various sectors.

In a statement published on its official Facebook page, the Cuban Air Navigation Company S.A. affirmed that it maintains its services continuously active 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and that its priority continues to be the safety of all operations under its responsibility.

The entity stated that it is working to ensure the efficiency and accuracy of technical and air traffic control services, as well as adherence to international standards and protocols, with the aim of ensuring the smoothness and order of air traffic.

"We continue to work tirelessly to ensure the safety, efficiency, and order of airspace, supporting airline operations and ensuring that aviation in Cuba maintains the levels of reliability that characterize us," emphasized the official statement.

In a similar message, Juan Gualberto Gómez Ferrer International Airport, located in Varadero, also informed through that it is maintaining its planned operations for the week, emphasizing the efforts of its team to sustain airport activities amidst the current challenges.

Both statements were released on Monday, at a time when the energy crisis is causing concern over its impact on key services, including air transport.

An official aviation notice (NOTAM) from José Martí International Airport in Havana confirmed this Sunday that the terminal did not have Jet A-1 fuel, which is the standard fuel used by commercial aircraft.

The NOTAM, identified as A0356/26 and classified as international, explicitly reported: “JET A-1 FUEL NOT AVBL” (no Jet A-1 fuel available).

The notice is active from February 10, 2026 at 05:00 UTC and will remain in effect, at least, until March 11, 2026, at 05:00 UTC, which implies a full month without guaranteed supply at the country's main airport.

Cuba woke up this Monday almost without visible commercial air traffic in its airspace, in a stark image that brutally reflects the severity of the fuel crisis the country is experiencing.