Bluefields Airport (BEF): Codes, Runways & Location
Bluefields Airport (IATA: BEF · ICAO: MNBL) is a medium-sized airport serving Bluefields, Nicaragua. It lies at 11.9910° N, 83.7741° W, 20 ft (6 m) above sea level.
Overview of Bluefields Airport
Bluefields Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Bluefields in Nicaragua. It is identified by the IATA code BEF and the ICAO code MNBL. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Bluefields Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 2019 m (6625 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support narrow-body jets such as the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 families, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. The field elevation is 20 ft (6 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Corn Island Airport (RNI) about 80 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 2,019 m — narrow-body capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Bluefields Airport
Where is Bluefields Airport located?
Bluefields Airport is located in Bluefields, Nicaragua. Its coordinates are 11.9910° N, 83.7741° W.
What is the airport code for Bluefields Airport?
Bluefields Airport has an IATA code of BEF and an ICAO code of MNBL.
How long is the runway at Bluefields Airport?
Bluefields Airport's longest runway is about 2019 m (6625 ft), which can support narrow-body jets such as the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 families.
How many runways does Bluefields Airport have?
Bluefields Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Bluefields Airport a major airport?
Bluefields Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport with scheduled service.
About this data
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