Regional airport · Puerto Cabezas, Nicaragua
Zelaya/Puerto Cabezas
- Elevation
- 52 ft
- Coordinates
- 14°03′N 83°23′W
- Local time
- America/Managua
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Field information
MNPC runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Zelaya/Puerto Cabezas (MNPC/PUZ) has one runway, 09/27, 8,130 ft (2,478 m) long of asphalt. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1 only. Operating hours: 1100-2300 UTC. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at MNPC, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.
Classification
Regional airport
Time zone
America/Managua
Country
Nicaragua
NI
Municipality
Puerto Cabezas
Elevation
52 ft
Position
14.0472, -83.3867
Fuel
Jet A-1 only
Operating hours
1100-2300 UTC
Runways · MNPC
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 8,130 ft (2,478 m) | 167 ft | asphalt | — |
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at MNPC.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Zelaya/Puerto Cabezas (MNPC / PUZ) in Puerto Cabezas, Nicaragua, through one 24/7 OCC desk. MNPC is listed in our network as a regional airport. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.
Services coordinated at MNPC
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 MNPC
Direct FBO and handler coordination at MNPC covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
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Fuel Arrangements at MNPC
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at MNPC is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
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Flight Planning & Dispatch to MNPC
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for MNPC: 14° 2′ 50″ N 83° 23′ 12″ W; elevation 52 ft.
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Crew & Passenger Services in Puerto Cabezas
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Puerto Cabezas. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at MNPC.
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Cargo Operations at MNPC
Support for freighter operations into MNPC covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where MNPC sits in the network
Nearest airports in our network
Operating into MNPC?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Zelaya/Puerto Cabezas — one desk for the whole trip.