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Airports / Nicaragua / MGA
Large airport · MGA
Augusto C. Sandino (Managua) International Airport.
Managua, Nicaragua · 194 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.1/5
Google rating
3,271 ratings
0
Operators based
194
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Managua, NicaraguaELEV 194 FTLarge airportScheduled service
4.1
Google rating
3,271
Google reviews
ratings on Google
194
Field elevation
feet above sea level
100
Nearest alternate
nm to LIR
Field standing
#1 / 3
Nicaragua airports by Google rating
4.1★ across 3271 Google ratings , ranked against 3 rated Nicaragua fields.
100 nm
To the nearest alternate
Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport (LIR).
Overview
Augusto C. Sandino (Managua) International Airport (MNMG / MGA) sits in Managua, Nicaragua, where it functions as a large commercial airport. Field elevation is 194 feet above sea level. Scheduled carriers operate here, and the field also sees regular private and charter activity.
While no charter operators list MGA as their home base, the field is reachable for repositioned charter aircraft from nearby bases. The closest alternate fields are Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport (LIR, 100 nm), Upala Airport (UPL, 101 nm), and Los Chiles Airport (LSL, 109 nm). The field has a single 8,012-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
Trip costs from MGA are driven by the aircraft category flown and how far it must reposition. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from MGA to plan your flight.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
2/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“Only downside the airport is old and very little maintenance I know they are remodeling everything so that's a plus needs more staff to make everything move a…”
Alan Lopez5★ on Google
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Field capability
ICAO
MNMG
IATA
MGA
FAA / Local
MNMG
Elevation
194 ft
Coordinates
12.1415° N · 86.1682° W
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Large
Scheduled svc
Yes
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 8,012 ft
- 10/288,012 ft × 148 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 8,012 ft
MGA's 8,012 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 100nmLIRDaniel Oduber Quirós International AirportLiberia
- 101nmUPLUpala AirportUpala
- 109nmLSLLos Chiles AirportLos Chiles
- 131nmTGUToncontín AirportTegucigalpa
- 133nmNOBNosara AirportNicoya
- 137nmFONLa Fortuna Arenal AirportLa Fortuna
Location
Open the full mapMNMG · Augusto C. Sandino (Managua) International Airport · Managua, Nicaragua
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from MGA on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Miami (MIA) | 885 nm | 2h 27m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 938 nm | 2h 35m |
| Houston (HOU) | 1,167 nm | 3h 7m |
| Austin (AUS) | 1,259 nm | 3h 20m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 1,375 nm | 3h 36m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 1,440 nm | 3h 45m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 1,675 nm | 4h 18m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 1,794 nm | 4h 34m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use MGA?
- Augusto C. Sandino (Managua) International Airport's longest paved runway is 8,012 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at MGA?
- Augusto C. Sandino (Managua) International Airport has one runway; the longest measures 8,012 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to MGA?
- The closest alternate is Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport (LIR), about 100 nm away, followed by Upala Airport (UPL) at 101 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from MGA to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Miami about 2h 27m (885 nm), Palm Beach about 2h 35m (938 nm), Houston about 3h 7m (1,167 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.