Puerto Cabezas Airport

MNPC / PUZ

Puerto Cabezas, NI

Last Updated
Mar 3, 23:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 4 hours ago
23:00Z

🌙 Night
MVFR
Flight Rules
28°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 25°C
8 kt
90°
7 km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1010 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR MNPC 032300Z 09008KT 7000 SCT016 28/25 Q1010 HZ

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 52 ft
SCT 1,600 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
1,600 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,652 ft AMSL
QNH
1010 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1008 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (52 ft)
Pressure Alt
150 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,722 ft
ISA Deviation: +13.1°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF MNPC 032225Z 0400/0424 06010KT 7000 HZ SCT017 BECMG 0402/0406 6000 VCRA BKN017 TEMPO 0408/0416 35010KT 7000 HZ SCT016
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
02:34Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 60° 10 kt
Visibility: 7 km
Haze
08:00Z TEMPO
+6h
MVFR 350° 10 kt
Visibility: 7 km
Haze

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
NPC
09 ✈️
27

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 09/27
Active: 09
8,130 ft 167 ft ASP 92°
8.0 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 - MNPC

2,087 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
0.2%
MVFR
94.3%
IFR
5.3%
LIFR
0.2%

Puerto Cabezas Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 0.2% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 5.5% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 8.2 knots, with gusts recorded up to 38 knots. The climate is relatively stable with temperatures averaging 27.6°C (range: 18°C to 33°C). The best months for VFR flying are February, January, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: E (90°)
Average Speed: 8.2 kt
Maximum Recorded: 38 kt
Calm Winds: 7.6%
Direction Distribution:
N
33.6%
NE
15.3%
E
36.8%
SE
0.4%
S
0.8%
SW
0.1%
W
0.4%
NW
4.9%

Temperature Range

Average: 27.6°C
Range: 18°C to 33°C
18°C 33°C

Visibility

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

Best Months for VFR

February January October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 09/27
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5 kt

Statistics computed from 2,087 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Puerto Cabezas Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: MNPC
IATA Code: PUZ
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 52 ft MSL

Location

City: Puerto Cabezas
Country: NI
Latitude: 14.047200°
Longitude: -83.386703°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+6

Runway Information

Runway 09/27
Length: 8,130 ft
Width: 167 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Puerto Cabezas Airport

Overview

Puerto Cabezas Airport serves the eastern coastal region of Nicaragua, located at 14.047200, -83.386703 with an elevation of 52 feet MSL. This medium-sized airport provides critical transportation infrastructure for the Puerto Cabezas area, supporting regional and local aviation operations.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Puerto Cabezas are predominantly MVFR, with 93.5% of observations in this category. The prevailing winds are from the east at an average of 7.4 knots, with temperature ranges between 19°C and 33°C. January, October, and November offer the most favorable VFR conditions for pilots.

Notable Features

The airport features a single runway (09/27) measuring 8,130 feet with an asphalt surface. Its coastal location suggests potential for rapidly changing maritime weather conditions, despite consistently good visibility averaging 10 statute miles. Wind variability includes occasional gusts up to 26 knots, though calm conditions occur 8.1% of the time.

Approach Considerations

Runway 09/27 demonstrates 100% favorable wind alignment, with an average crosswind of just 4 knots. Pilots can expect minimal wind-related approach challenges, particularly during peak VFR months. The relatively low elevation and consistent weather patterns make this a straightforward operational environment for most aircraft.

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.