Puerto Cabezas Airport

Puerto Cabezas Airport (IATA: PUZ, ICAO: MNPC) is an airport serving Puerto Cabezas, North Caribbean Coast Autonomous Region. It is located approximately one hour from Managua by aircraft. Operated by the state of Nicaragua, it mainly serves the city of Puerto Cabezas and Bluefields located close to the northeast corner of the country.

Puerto Cabezas Airport
IATA: PUZ ICAO: MNPC
Summary
Airport type	Military/Public
Operator	Republic of Nicaragua
Location	Puerto Cabezas, North Caribbean Coast Autonomous Region
Focus city for	La Costeña
Elevation AMSL	69 ft / 21 m
Coordinates	14°02′15″N 83°23′12″W
Map
PUZ Location in Nicaragua
Runways
Direction Length Surface m ft 09/27 2,472 8,110 Asphalt
Source: WAD[1] SkyVector[2]

Improvement plans

There are plans to make the airport an international airport. The Airport Management Authority of Nicaragua has drawn up plans for improving the paved areas, taxiways, ramps, and an air terminal.

The new air terminal has a total area of 477 m² (5,130 sq ft) and a 2,400 square metres (0.6 acres) parking lot for 30 vehicles. The terminal facilities are modern and air-conditioned. Immigration and customs services are also provided, but must be coordinated by the respective authorities.

Transport links

The airport is approximately one kilometre north of the city center, and there are taxis, buses, and other forms of transportation available.

Airlines and destinations

Airlines	Destinations
La Costeña	Bluefields, Managua[3]

See also

• Nicaragua portal
• Aviation portal
• Transport in Nicaragua
• List of airports in Nicaragua