Puerto Cabezas Airport (PUZ): Codes, Runways & Location
Puerto Cabezas Airport (IATA: PUZ · ICAO: MNPC) is a medium-sized airport serving Puerto Cabezas, Nicaragua. It lies at 14.0472° N, 83.3867° W, 52 ft (16 m) above sea level.
Overview of Puerto Cabezas Airport
Puerto Cabezas Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Puerto Cabezas in Nicaragua. It is identified by the IATA code PUZ and the ICAO code MNPC. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Puerto Cabezas Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 2478 m (8130 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support most wide-body jets, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. The field elevation is 52 ft (16 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Waspam Airport (WSP) about 99 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 ≈ 2,478 m — wide-body capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Puerto Cabezas Airport
Where is Puerto Cabezas Airport located?
Puerto Cabezas Airport is located in Puerto Cabezas, Nicaragua. Its coordinates are 14.0472° N, 83.3867° W.
What is the airport code for Puerto Cabezas Airport?
Puerto Cabezas Airport has an IATA code of PUZ and an ICAO code of MNPC.
How long is the runway at Puerto Cabezas Airport?
Puerto Cabezas Airport's longest runway is about 2478 m (8130 ft), which can support most wide-body jets.
How many runways does Puerto Cabezas Airport have?
Puerto Cabezas Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Puerto Cabezas Airport a major airport?
Puerto Cabezas Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport with scheduled service.
About this data
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