Costa Esmeralda Airport

MNCE / ECI

Tola, NI

Last Updated
Mar 4, 02:00Z

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Showing weather from nearby airport with METAR data.

Currently using: MNMG
Weather Source: Augusto C. Sandino (Managua) International Airport (MNMG)
Distance: 44nm / 81km from MNCE

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 35 min ago
02:00Z
🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
27°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 20°C
6 kt
100°
10+ km
Visibility
∞
Ceiling
Unlimited
1010 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR MNMG 040200Z 10006KT 9999 FEW023 27/20 Q1010 A2983 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 84 ft
FEW 2,300 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
2,300 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,384 ft AMSL
QNH
1010 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1007 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (84 ft)
Pressure Alt
182 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,642 ft
ISA Deviation: +12.2°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF MNMG 032225Z 0400/0424 09014KT 9999 SCT023 TEMPO 0406/0412 12008KT FEW020 TEMPO 0414/0418 08014G32KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
02:35Z BASE
+0h
VFR 90° 14 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
06:00Z TEMPO
+4h
VFR 120° 8 kt
14:00Z TEMPO
+12h
VFR 80° 14 kt

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
↑
NCE
03 ✈️
21

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 03/21
Active: 03
 5,003 ft 98 ft Asphalt 34°
↑ 2.1 kt • ↔ 5.6 kt
70° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Costa Esmeralda Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: MNCE
IATA Code: ECI
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 84 ft MSL

Location

City: Tola
Country: NI
Latitude: 11.427542°
Longitude: -86.033361°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+6

Runway Information

Runway 03/21
Length: 5,003 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: Asphalt
ILS: No

Flight Planning Tools

Crosswind
100°@6kt
Density Alt
84ft, 27°C
Performance
Takeoff/Landing
Regions
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Nearby Airports

MNMG VFR
Augusto C. Sandino (Managua) International Airport
44nm
81km
MRLB VFR
Guanacaste Airport
58nm
107km
MRUP N/A
Upala Airport
68nm
126km
VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About Costa Esmeralda Airport

Costa Esmeralda Airport (MNCE/ECI) is located in Tola, NI at an elevation of 84 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (03/21), with the longest at 5,003 feet.

Airport Overview

Costa Esmeralda Airport serves Tola in NI. As a smaller airfield, services may be limited. Pilots should verify fuel availability and operating hours before arrival. The airport features 1 runway (03/21) with asphalt surface. The longest runway measures 5,003 feet, accommodating most general aviation and regional aircraft.

Flight Planning

For current NOTAMs and operational information, consult the local aviation authority publications. Weather data including METAR and TAF reports are typically available from nearby reporting stations if not directly from this airport. Before flight, verify current conditions through official channels and check Jeppesen or national AIP for the latest aeronautical information.

Weather Information

When METAR observations are not available directly from MNCE, pilots can reference weather from nearby airports shown above. Consider distance and terrain differences when using alternate weather sources. For official flight planning, always use approved weather briefing services.

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Pilots should always verify current conditions through official channels before flight.

Learn More

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Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.