Santiago de Cuba, Cuba (MUCU/SCU)

This time from Santiago de Cuba on the Southeastern coast of Cuba

They are iPhone pictures so not the best clarity
Enjoy!

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Santiago de Cuba - the destination today

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Like most approaches in Cuba, Santiago features a rather complex ILS when compared to other destinations

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They don't make them like that anymore!

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The main terminal ramp at Antonio Maceo International Airport in Santiago de Cuba

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What makes the ILS complicated, other than the fact that it's a LOC/DME? Do they actually make you fly the DME arc as opposed to getting vectors to begin the approach?

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Originally Posted by Mateo

What makes the ILS complicated, other than the fact that it's a LOC/DME? Do they actually make you fly the DME arc as opposed to getting vectors to begin the approach?

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ATC in Cuba is really good, however they will make you fly the full approach until you call the field in sight for a visual approach (most of the time). Clearly I was tired when I posted and meant LOC/DME (Not ILS). Some things on it that are different from ones in the states are different DME turns for different speeds etc - nothing major. It looks worse than it is! :D

Because those flights are pretty regulated, what do you file as an alternate? Do you use another airport in Cuba, friendly territory nearby (MWCR/MMUN/MYNN/MKJS), or say "screw it" and go back to Miami?