In 1961, diplomatic relations with the United States deteriorated substantially and with the United States embargo against Cuba, airlines from the United States were not permitted to operate regular scheduled flights to the airport.
1961年，由于同美国的外交关系逐渐恶化以及与美国对古巴实施的禁运，美国的航空公司不被允许运营前往该机场的定期航班。