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Augusto C. Sandino (Managua) International Airport

Managua, Nicaragua

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Elevation

194 ft

The gateway in a glance

The Essence of Augusto C. Sandino (Managua) International Airport

MGA

Location

Managua · MN · Nicaragua

Connectivity

15 routes · 8 destinations

Position

12.142°, -86.168° · 194 ft elev.

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Nicaragua's main international gateway serving Central America.

Opened

1968

Location

Managua, Nicaragua

Augusto C. Sandino International Airport is the principal international airport of Nicaragua, located in Managua, the country's capital. Named after national hero Augusto César Sandino, the airport serves as the primary hub for domestic and international air travel in Nicaragua. The airport handles the majority of Nicaragua's international passenger traffic, connecting the country to destinations in North America, Central America, South America, and Europe. It has undergone modernization efforts in recent decades to expand capacity and improve facilities. As the busiest airport in Nicaragua, MGA plays a critical role in the country's tourism and commerce, facilitating connections to regional hubs such as Miami, Houston, Mexico City, and San José.

Terminals

The airport operates with a single passenger terminal handling both domestic and international flights.

Getting to & from

Ground transport options include taxis, private car services, and shuttle buses connecting the airport to downtown Managua, approximately 12 kilometers away.

Airlines here

Major airlines serving the airport include American Airlines, United Airlines, Copa Airlines, Avianca, Spirit Airlines, and Aeromexico.

Notable facts

›Named after Augusto César Sandino, a Nicaraguan revolutionary hero who fought against U.S. military occupation in the 1920s–30s.
›The airport sits at an elevation of approximately 56 meters (184 feet) above sea level.
›It is the only international commercial airport in Nicaragua.
›The airport's IATA code MGA reflects its location in Managua.
›Copa Airlines uses the airport as a key connection point between South America and North America via its Panama City hub.

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Route map (8 destinations)

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Airlines serving this airport

Routes

MGA → SJO5C · DHT

MGA → MIAAA · 738

MGA → GUACM · E90

MGA → PTYCM · 73G E90

MGA → SJOCM · E90 73G

MGA → ATLDL · 319 320

MGA → SJOIB · E90

MGA → SALLR · ATR

MGA → SJOLR · ATR

MGA → FLLNK · 320

MGA → MIATA · E90 320 319

MGA → SALTA · E90 320 319

MGA → IAHUA · 739 738

MGA → MIAUS · 738 E90 320 319

MGA → PTYV0 · CRJ

Aircraft operating here

Embraer 1907 routes Airbus A3205 routes Airbus A3194 routes Boeing 737-8003 routes Boeing 737-7002 routes Aerospatiale/Alenia ATR 42-6002 routes De Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter1 routes Boeing 737-9001 routes CRJ1 routes

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