Airport code
PUZ — Puerto Cabezas Airport
PUZ is the IATA code for Puerto Cabezas Airport, an airport serving Puerto Cabezas, Nicaragua. Its ICAO code is MNPC, and it operates in the America/Managua time zone (UTC-6). The airport sits at 14.0472, -83.3867 in the Northern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 52 ft (16 m).
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About Puerto Cabezas Airport
Puerto Cabezas Airport 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.
Reference data
Airport information
| IATA code | PUZ |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | MNPC |
| Airport name | Puerto Cabezas Airport |
| City | Puerto Cabezas |
| Country | Nicaragua |
| Time zone | America/Managua (UTC-6) |
| Latitude | 14.0472 |
| Longitude | -83.3867 |
| Elevation | 52 ft (16 m) |
| Airport type | Medium airport |
| Continent | North America |
| Runways | 1 |
| Longest runway | 8,130 ft (2,478 m) |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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What is the IATA code for Puerto Cabezas Airport?
The IATA code for Puerto Cabezas Airport is PUZ.
What is the ICAO code for Puerto Cabezas Airport?
The ICAO code for Puerto Cabezas Airport is MNPC.
Where is PUZ airport located?
Puerto Cabezas Airport (PUZ) is located in Puerto Cabezas, Nicaragua.
What time zone is PUZ in?
Puerto Cabezas Airport operates in the America/Managua time zone, which is UTC-6.
What is the nearest airport to PUZ?
The nearest airport to Puerto Cabezas Airport (PUZ) is Puerto Lempira Airport (PEU) in Puerto Lempira, about 142 km away.
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