Puerto Cabezas Airport
Puerto Cabezas Airport (IATA: PUZ, ICAO: MNPC) is an airport serving Puerto Cabezas, North Caribbean Coast Autonomous Region. It is located approximately one hour from Managua by aircraft. Operated by the state of Nicaragua, it mainly serves the city of Puerto Cabezas and Bluefields located close to the northeast corner of the country.
Improvement plans
There are plans to make the airport an international airport. The Airport Management Authority of Nicaragua has drawn up plans for improving the paved areas, taxiways, ramps, and an air terminal.
The new air terminal has a total area of 477 m (5,130 sq ft) and a 2,400 square metres (0.6 acres) parking lot for 30 vehicles. The terminal facilities are modern and air-conditioned. Immigration and customs services are also provided, but must be coordinated by the respective authorities.
Transport links
The airport is approximately one kilometre north of the city center, and there are taxis, buses, and other forms of transportation available.
Airlines and destinations
| Airlines | Destinations |
|---|---|
| La Costeña | Bluefields, Managua |
See also
References
- ^ "Airport information for Puerto Cabezas". World Aero Data. Archived from the original on 2019-03-05.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link) Data current as of October 2006. - ^ "Puerto Cabezas Airport". SkyVector. Retrieved 3 January 2019.
- ^ "Destinations".
External links
- Airport information for Puerto Cabezas Airport at Great Circle Mapper.
- Accident history for PUZ at Aviation Safety Network
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