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A charter flight from Air Key West took off on Wednesday from José Martí International Airport in Havana, heading to Key West International Airport in Florida, according to data from the flight tracking platform Flightradar24.
The details of this unique flight were shared by the user Falcon (@FlconEYES). The aircraft, a Partenavia P.68C with registration N686KW and registered in the United States, departed at 5:04 p.m. with an estimated arrival time of 5:47 p.m., for an approximate flight duration of 43 minutes.
During the journey, the plane flew at an altitude of approximately 5,500 feet and a ground speed of 111 knots. According to flight records, it made round trips between Key West (EYW) and Havana (HAV) on February 9 and 11, 2026.
The aircraft, manufactured in 1986, is a light twin-engine plane commonly used for private flights or regional charter services. The route between Havana and Key West is one of the shortest connections between Cuba and the United States.
The flight takes place amidst the acute fuel crisis affecting the island, with restrictions on transportation and impacts on various sectors.
In recent weeks, the Cuban government has acknowledged difficulties in energy supply.
The operation of this aircraft was discussed on social media, although so far no official details about the passengers or the purpose of the flights have emerged.
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