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

• 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

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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• 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

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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 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.

• Port of Entry: Yes
• GENDEC 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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• 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.

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.

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