
General aviation · Guacalito de la Isla, Nicaragua
Guacalito de la Isla/Costa Esmeralda
- Elevation
- 84 ft
- Coordinates
- 11°26′N 86°02′W
- Local time
- America/Managua
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Field information
MNCE runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Guacalito de la Isla/Costa Esmeralda (MNCE/ECI) has one runway, 03/21, 5,003 ft (1,525 m) long of asphalt. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 4. Operating hours: 1200-2300Z. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at MNCE, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.
Classification
General aviation
Time zone
America/Managua
Country
Nicaragua
NI
Municipality
Tola
Elevation
84 ft
Position
11.4275, -86.0334
Fire & rescue
RFFS category 4
Operating hours
1200-2300Z
Runways · MNCE
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 5,003 ft (1,525 m) | 98 ft | asphalt | Lighted |
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at MNCE.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Guacalito de la Isla/Costa Esmeralda (MNCE / ECI) in Guacalito de la Isla, Nicaragua, through one 24/7 OCC desk. MNCE is listed in our network as a general aviation. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.
Services coordinated at MNCE
One 24/7 OCC desk
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Overflight & Landing Permits – Nicaragua
Efficient coordination of overflight, landing, ad hoc, and seasonal block permit applications with the civil aviation authority of Nicaragua. Applicable permit lead times for Nicaragua are confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request. For airline operators, navigation fee verifications, overflight charge audits, and CAA account reconciliations for Nicaragua are managed end-to-end.
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Ground Handling at MNCE
Direct FBO and handler coordination at MNCE covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
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Fuel Arrangements at MNCE
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at MNCE is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
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Flight Planning & Dispatch to MNCE
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for MNCE: 11° 25′ 39″ N 86° 2′ 0″ W; elevation 84 ft.
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Crew & Passenger Services in Guacalito de la Isla
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Guacalito de la Isla. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at MNCE.
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Cargo Operations at MNCE
Support for freighter operations into MNCE covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where MNCE sits in the network
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Operating into MNCE?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Guacalito de la Isla/Costa Esmeralda — one desk for the whole trip.