The international airport is 12 km from Managua. Direct flights from several Latin American countries and the United States arrive daily. Visitors from Europe and elsewhere, usually stop somewhere in the region. Airplanes in the local department of the runways of the airport itself, but limited to small aircraft such as Cessna Caravans. There times smaller airports are set.

Managua International Airport has small but modern, for both passengers and freight facilities. The airport has been converted into one of the most modern airports in Central America. Managua international airport is mixed - civil / military. There are a total of 10 airlines operating flights to and from the airport in connection with Miami Nicaragua, Guatemala, San Salvador, San Jose, Panama, Huston, Atlanta and Fort Lauderdale.

The airport is serving an average of 100 daily flights to the United States, Central America, Mexico and Panama, with connections and domestic flights in Atlantic Coast of Nicaragua. airlines operating in this airport are: Grupo Taca, American Airlines, Continental Airlines, Delta Airlines, Copa Airlines, Aerocaribbean, Atlantic Airlines, The Coastal and cargo airlines Arrow Air, UPS, Copa and Taca Cargo Cargo.

The www.eaai.com.ni official site is a good source of information and is continually updated.

Runways

Among the improvements that have been made to Managua airport is expanding its runway 800 meters in length to 2,400 meters, the installation of a radar air traffic control and weather monitoring equipment.

Airport Infrastructure Details

Additional Airport Details

 VISUAL AIDS TO NAVIGATION

RADIO AIDS TO NAVIGATION

ATS RADIO COMMUNICATIONS

Passenger and Cargo Performance Indicator

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International Freight Traffic: The 5438.1 thousand tonnes recorded during the third quarter of 2013, reflecting an increase of 4.3%, equivalent to 222.1 thousand tonnes carried over, confronted with the same period of 2012. (Table # 10). The International Air Cargo is distributed as follows: Load Entering the country 2343.3 thousand tonnes equal to 43.1%; Load Leaving the country 3094.8 thousand equivalent to 56.9% of total tons.

Airport Operating Details

Storage Facilities

All cargo arriving at Managua airport first moved to bonded warehouse (3,000 m2). Customs clearance is always performed by a customs agent. Customs broker prepares the Import Declaration (US $ 5 per statement). Deleting a broker for air shipments is established by Customs at a fixed price of US $ 120 by air waybill.

You can download the load directly onto trucks for onward delivery by obtaining a permit from the Bureau of Customs to enter the truck loading terminal. A written request must be sent to the administrator of the Customs office.

Managua International Airport has separate loading facilities, including a 3,500 cubic foot cold storage facility. Cold storage is available in the cargo terminal, managed by CEF Fridges-Nicaragua Association of Exporters Manufacturers. There are six (6) cold storage, four 60,000-pound capacity * (Mt 27,21) and the ability of two 40,000 pounds (18.14 Mt) (one is used exclusively for medical purposes). Most common items stored in the freezers are meat (chicken and beef), seafood, flowers and medicines.

Airfield Cost

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Navigation Charges

Note 1: Night landing hours are from 00 - 23 hours

Note 2: Parking costs after the first hour.

Note 3: These charges are administered by the Company and airport management are the same for all airports in Nicaragua.

General Information

The airport normally operates from 06:00 to 22:00 hours, after hours application operates. Services and air traffic control radio navigation aids are active 24 hours a day.

Augusto C. Sandino International Airport beginning of January 2006 fee-for-international terminal of US $ 35.00 for passengers leaving Nicaragua, which is included in the airfare airline.

Cargo Terminal Charges

Security

Along with the police and army, the EAAI safeguard all activities at the airport. Over the past five years, a large investment has been made in modern x-ray machines, drug / explosive detectors, closed circuit television, fire alarm systems, modern systems for access control, vehicle inspection mirrors, detectors manuals metals and digital photography equipment. It has the permanent presence of the national police and army in special emergencies in the country.

Companies Available 

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Information on some aviation service providers can be found at: http://www.azfreight.com/

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Rigoberto Cabezas air terminal is located on the Atlantic Coast of Nicaragua in the North Atlantic Autonomous Region (RAAN), about an hour's flight from Managua and primarily serves the city of Puerto Cabezas, also known as Bilwi, located near the extreme northeast. Its coordinates are: N 14 02 '45 "W 083 22' 00". It features a tennis Concrete Hydraulic 3,000 meters long and 45 meters wide with a capacity for aircraft such as the Cessna Grand Caravan, Shorts 360 aircraft Let 410 to 737. At present this terminal is used daily for scheduled flights per day the airline La Costeña, as well as for charter flights (air taxis) in general aviation aircraft, who travel to Managua and other terminals on the Atlantic Coast. Their hours of operation are diurnal.

The new terminal has a built area of 477 m² and 2,400 m² parking with a capacity of 30 vehicles parked properly.

The terminal has modern and comfortable air-conditioned facilities, with a waiting room where passengers can stay comfortably seated waiting for your flight, has teams of X-rays for review baggage arc metal detectors. It also has four counters, surveillance by the police and army, offices of different airlines and sale ticketing and packages. Service also has permanent migration and customs. 

No service of jet fuel. This is done in the city of Managua

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The Bluefields air terminal is located on the Atlantic Coast of Nicaragua in the South Atlantic Autonomous Region (RAAS), approximately a 45 minute flight from Managua and serves the city of the same name. Its coordinates are N11 59 '20 "W 083 46' 30". It has a paved runway 2,000 meters long and 30 meters wide with guidance 05/23 (NE-SW) at an elevation of 26.21 meters above sea level. It is used daily for regular daytime flights by airline La Costeña and Atlantic Airlines, as well as charter flights (air taxis) in general aviation aircraft. Their hours of operation are diurnal.

It is currently undergoing certification for operation. We have the services of waiting for boarding, inspect your luggage by X-ray equipment, Immigration, Customs, stabling for 4 aircraft drop of rotation for a short stop, parking for 15 vehicles, customer by the airlines, ticket sales, shipping charges, reservations.

Fuel Services Charges

No service of aircraft fuel

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NOTE: Owner / Operator Municipality of Rosita

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Owner / Operator Municipality of BONAZA

Suitability (double and single) specific type and maximum load input / output C212 and C46Fuel Services Charges

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Aerodrome owner Municipality of Siuna

Observation> WFP warehouse located at the end of the runaway

Pending 2.5%

Siutability C212, load 7,466 kg

Pending 1% Positive

Suitability C212, load 7,466 kg

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It's a track 1,200 meters per 23 wide allow the arrival of aircraft with a capacity of 25 passengers. Not suitable for cargo planes. It can be used for humanitarian response with small donations.

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San Carlos Airport (IATA: NCR, ICAO: MNSC) is a aeropuertoque serves the town of San Carlos in the Department of Río San Juan, Nicaragua. No conditions provided for cargo planes. For small craft only.

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Montelimar Airfield (IATA: MNMR, ICAO: MNMR) is an airport serving Playa Montelimar, San Rafael del Sur in the Department of Managua, Nicaragua. It is administered by INTUR 75% and 25% by the hotel under agreements between the parties.

It is currently used to welcome tourists and officials occasionally Hotel. It is ruled by the control tower of the Managua International Airport. It can be used to address humanitarian emergencies wherever management approved by INTUR.