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Augusto Cesar Sandino Intl (MNMG/MGA) — Managua, Nicaragua

At a glance

Operating hours: Open 24h
Customs: Available 24h
Port of entry: Yes
Fuel: JET A-1
Tower: 118.1
Runways: 10/28
Elevation: 194 ft

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Section Breakdown

Basic Info 7/7

Runways 2/4

Frequencies 4/4

Operations 2/2

Fuel 1/1

Contacts 2/2

Additional Info 10/10

Observed Activity · Oct 16

2 aircraft observed within 6 NM · 2 on the ground · busiest hour 15:00Z

2026-10-042026-10-16

Distinct ADS-B aircraft seen within 6 NM below 10,000 ft AGL per UTC day · community-feed coverage varies · not official movement totals

Data last updated: 2026-04-04

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Basic Airport Information

ICAO: MNMG
Name: Augusto Cesar Sandino Intl
Type: medium_airport
Category: International
Latitude: 12.1415
Longitude: -86.168198
Elevation: 194 ft
Country: Nicaragua
Municipality: Managua
IATA Code: MGA
FAA Code: N/A
FIR: MNMG
Timezone: America/Managua
Distance from City: 11.0 km
VFR: Yes
IFR: Yes

Runways

Runway 10/28

Designation: 10/28
Dimensions: N/A
Surface: N/A
PCN: 71/F/A/X/T
Lighting: REIL both ends, edge lights with intensity control
NAVAIDs: MGA VOR-DME (112.10), YNP NDB (290 kHz)
Approach Types: ILS CAT I (LOC 109.1), RNAV (GPS), VOR/DME
Remarks: Threshold elevations: Rwy 10 at 194 ft, Rwy 28 at 192 ft. ARFF Category 8. Magnetic variation 002W.

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Frequencies

Tower: 118.100 MHz
Ground: 121.900 MHz
Operations: 119.400 MHz
Traffic/Approach: 119.400, 120.35 MHz (APP secondary); TWR 118.1; GND 121.9 MHz
ATIS: 126.900 MHz

Operation Hours

Monday Open 24 hours

Tuesday Open 24 hours

Wednesday Open 24 hours

Thursday Open 24 hours

Friday Open 24 hours

Saturday Open 24 hours

Sunday Open 24 hours

Augusto Cesar Sandino Intl operates 24 hours (H24). See all 24-hour airports worldwide →

Extra Hours On Request: No
Remarks: All ATC services H24 (TWR, APP, GND, AIS/ARO, MET, fueling, security). Cargo 12:00-03:00 UTC. Admin MON-FRI 14:00-23:00 UTC.

Contacts

AIS Tel: +505 2233-1624 ext. 2313
ARO Tel: N/A
MET Tel: N/A
Admin Tel: +505 2276-9180 / +505 2276-9182
Health Tel: N/A
Police Tel: N/A
Authorities Tel: N/A
Website: https://www.eaai.com.ni
Remarks: Email: [email protected]. Address: Km 11 North Highway, Managua. EAAI manages the airport. PBX also +505 2233-1624 to 1628.

Slots / PPR

Slot Required: No
PPR Required: Yes
PPR Contact: INAC: +505 2276-8580 / +505 7517-1800, Aeronavegacion: +505 2233-2908, email [email protected], AFTN MNMGYOYX. 48hr advance notice, USD 100 processing fee, permit valid 72hr.
Remarks: Prior Permission Required for all flights (private, charter, scheduled, cargo). Landing permit must be requested 48 hours prior to departure. Permit valid for 72 hours.

Customs

Open: 00:00
Close: 23:59
Phone: N/A
Extra Hours On Request: No
Remarks: Customs available H24. International port of entry. Only international airport in Nicaragua for clearing customs.

Fees

Landing Fee: USD 1.28/lb under 30,000 lbs, USD 1.47/lb over 30,000 lbs (passenger/private); USD 1.19/lb and 1.36/lb (cargo)
Parking Fee: USD 0.0867/lb on apron (first hour free, then USD 3.00 min/hr); USD 0.26/lb off-apron (first hour free, then USD 5.00 min/day)
Handling Mandatory: Yes
Currency: USD
Remarks: Overflight/landing permit costs USD 100 CAA processing fee, must be requested 48h prior, valid 72h. INCA (state-run) handles all ground services — private handler licenses cancelled.

Fuel Information

Fuel Type: JET A-1
Price/L: N/A
Last Updated: 2026-04-04
Remarks: Jet A-1 available. No AVGAS at MNMG — no plans to add it. Possible AVGAS at Las Brasiles (north of Managua) but requires government landing permission.

Immigration

Port of Entry: Yes
APIS Required: Yes
GAR Required: No
Remarks: No standalone APIS system; Nicaragua requires GENDEC (General Declaration) for all international flights with passenger manifest.

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Restrictions

Curfew Start: N/A
Curfew End: N/A
Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
Remarks: Joint civil-military airport. Sport Pilot certificates not accepted. BasicMed not accepted. Aircraft must have standard Airworthiness Certificate and permanent registration. Insurance with destination coverage required.

Alternates

MRLB

ICAO: MRLB
Name: Daniel Oduber Quiros Intl
Distance (NM): 99.9
Has IFR: Yes
Port of Entry: Yes
Immigration Remarks: International port of entry. Full FIS. Gateway to Guanacaste beaches.

Airport Services

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Active NOTAMs

A2175/26

caution

Aerodrome closed

AD CLSD

2026-10-17 05:00 UTC 2027-01-14 11:00 UTC

A2127/26

warning

Aerodrome restriction

AD OPR BUT EXER CTN DUE TO CONST WORK 320M EAST OF RWY 28

2026-10-12 12:00 UTC 2026-11-30 23:00 UTC

A1747/26

caution

Taxiway lighting closed

TWY A FROM APN INTL 1 UNTIL TWY D CLSD

2026-08-22 00:01 UTC 2026-11-19 23:59 UTC

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Nearby Airports

MNBR Los Brasiles Airport 11 NM MNFC Punta Huete (Panchito) Airport 13 NM MNAM Altamira Airport 27 NM MNPP El Papalonal Airport 26 NM MNMR Montelimar Airport 29 NM MNBC Boaco Airport 36 NM MNCE Costa Esmeralda Airport 44 NM MNHG Hato Grande Airport 44 NM

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the tower frequency at MNMG?: The tower frequency at Augusto Cesar Sandino Intl is 118.1 MHz.
What fuel is available at MNMG?: Augusto Cesar Sandino Intl offers JET A-1.
Is customs available at MNMG?: Yes, customs at Augusto Cesar Sandino Intl is available from 00:00 to 23:59.
Does MNMG require slots or PPR?: PPR is required at Augusto Cesar Sandino Intl.
Where is MNMG located?: Augusto Cesar Sandino Intl (MNMG) is located in Managua, Nicaragua.
What is the IATA code for MNMG?: The IATA code for Augusto Cesar Sandino Intl is MGA.
Does MNMG have an ILS approach?: Yes, Augusto Cesar Sandino Intl has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runway 10/28.
Is MNMG a port of entry?: Yes, Augusto Cesar Sandino Intl is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.

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