Augusto C. Sandino (Managua) International Airport
Managua · NicaraguaICAO MNMG
Augusto C. Sandino (Managua) International Airport (MGA) is an airport serving Managua, Nicaragua, located in the Northern and Western hemispheres at coordinates 12° 8' 29.4" N, 86° 10' 5.5" W. The airport sits at an elevation of 194 feet (59 meters) above sea level. With 8 direct destinations served by 11 airlines, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is America/Managua (GMT-6).
Airport Details
Coordinates
Popular Routes from MGA
| Destination | City | Distance | Flight Time | Type | CO2 (Economy) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SJO | San Jose, Costa Rica | 199 mi | 0h 53m | short-haul | 82 kg | View |
| MIA | Miami, United States | 1,014 mi | 2h 35m | medium-haul | 255 kg | View |
| PTY | Panama City, Panama | 507 mi | 1h 28m | short-haul | 208 kg | View |
| SAL | San Salvador, El Salvador | 214 mi | 0h 54m | short-haul | 88 kg | View |
| ATL | Atlanta, United States | 1,483 mi | 3h 28m | medium-haul | 372 kg | View |
| FLL | Fort Lauderdale, United States | 1,035 mi | 2h 38m | medium-haul | 260 kg | View |
| GUA | Guatemala City, Guatemala | 338 mi | 1h 8m | short-haul | 139 kg | View |
| IAH | Houston, United States | 1,362 mi | 3h 15m | medium-haul | 342 kg | View |
Airlines Operating at MGA
11 active airlines serving Augusto C. Sandino (Managua) International Airport.
CO2 Emissions Reference
Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.
| Route Type | Distance | Economy | Premium Eco | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-haul | 800 km | 204 kg | 326 kg | 592 kg | 816 kg |
| Medium-haul | 3,000 km | 468 kg | 749 kg | 1357 kg | 1872 kg |
| Long-haul | 8,000 km | 1200 kg | 1920 kg | 3480 kg | 4800 kg |
Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.
Nearby Airports
Airports closest to Augusto C. Sandino (Managua) International Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Oduber Quiros International Airport | LIR | Liberia | Costa Rica | 184 km |
| Nosara Airport | NOB | Nosara Beach | Costa Rica | 246 km |
| Toncontín International Airport | TGU | Tegucigalpa | Honduras | 241 km |
| Arenal Airport | FON | La Fortuna/San Carlos | Costa Rica | 249 km |
| Tambor Airport | TMU | Nicoya | Costa Rica | 294 km |
| Juan Santamaria International Airport | SJO | San Jose | Costa Rica | 320 km |
| Monseñor Óscar Arnulfo Romero International Airport | SAL | San Salvador | El Salvador | 345 km |
| Tobias Bolanos International Airport | SYQ | San Jose | Costa Rica | 328 km |
Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 12° 8' 29.4" N
- Longitude (DMS)
- 86° 10' 5.5" W
- Latitude (Decimal)
- 12.141500
- Longitude (Decimal)
- -86.168198
- Hemisphere
- Northern / Western
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- America/Managua
- UTC Offset
- GMT-6
- Current Local Time
- 10:28 AM
- Elevation (ft)
- 194 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 59 m
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