Augusto C. Sandino (Managua) International Airport

MNMG / MGA

Managua, NI

Last Updated
Mar 4, 02:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 38 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: 194 ft
FEW 2,300 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
2,300 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,494 ft AMSL
QNH
1010 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1004 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (194 ft)
Pressure Alt
292 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,779 ft
ISA Deviation: +12.4°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF MNMG 032225Z 0400/0424 09014KT 9999 SCT023 TEMPO 0406/0412 12008KT FEW020 TEMPO 0414/0418 08014G32KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
02:37Z 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
NMG
10 ✈️
28

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 10/28
Active: 10
8,012 ft 148 ft ASP 97°
6.0 kt 0.0 kt
0° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - MNMG

3,699 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
94.8%
MVFR
5%
IFR
0.2%
LIFR
0%

Augusto C. Sandino (Managua) International Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 94.8% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 7.8 knots. Calm conditions occur 12.4% of the time. Temperatures typically range between 18°C and 39°C with an average of 27.6°C. The best months for VFR flying are February, January, March.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: E (90°)
Average Speed: 7.8 kt
Maximum Recorded: 26 kt
Calm Winds: 12.4%
Direction Distribution:
N
1.3%
NE
4.3%
E
48.1%
SE
22.6%
S
8.5%
SW
0.6%
W
0.9%
NW
1.2%

Temperature Range

Average: 27.6°C
Range: 18°C to 39°C
18°C 39°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0%

Best Months for VFR

February January March

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 10/28
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.8 kt

Statistics computed from 3,699 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Augusto C. Sandino (Managua) International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: MNMG
IATA Code: MGA
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 194 ft MSL

Location

City: Managua
Country: NI
Latitude: 12.141500°
Longitude: -86.168198°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+6

Runway Information

Runway 10/28
Length: 8,012 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Augusto C. Sandino (Managua) International Airport

Overview

Augusto C. Sandino International Airport serves as the primary international airport for Nicaragua, located in Managua at 194 feet above mean sea level. The airport supports medium-sized aircraft operations with a single runway 10/28 measuring 8,012 feet in length and constructed of asphalt. Its strategic location provides critical aviation infrastructure for Nicaragua's transportation network.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at MNMG are predominantly very favorable for visual flight rules (VFR), with 93.7% of observations supporting VFR operations. Winds consistently blow from the east at an average of 7.3 knots, with occasional gusts up to 26 knots. Temperature ranges from 19°C to 39°C, with an average of 27.6°C, creating generally stable atmospheric conditions for flight operations.

Notable Features

The airport's single runway 10/28 benefits from highly favorable wind conditions, with 100% wind alignment and minimal crosswind averaging only 2.8 knots. Visibility consistently remains excellent, with an average of 10 statute miles and no recorded instances of visibility below 3 miles. January, November, and December represent the most consistently favorable VFR months for pilots.

Approach Considerations

Runway 10/28 offers optimal wind conditions for approaches, with easterly prevailing winds supporting predictable landing and takeoff scenarios. Pilots can expect minimal wind-related challenges, with calm conditions occurring in 15.5% of observations. The airport's moderate elevation and consistent weather patterns facilitate straightforward approach and departure procedures.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

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.