Puerto Cabezas Airport

MNPC / PUZ

Puerto Cabezas, NI

Last Updated
Jan 17, 14:00 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
14:00Z
☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
26°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 25°C
6kt
360°
6 km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1,011
QNH (hPa)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR MNPC 171400Z 36006KT 6000 VCRA SCT016TCU SCT300 26/25 Q1011 RERA TCURA/N/NE/E/SW

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 52ft
SCT 1,600ft AGL (TCU)
SCT 30,000ft AGL
SCT (TCU)
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
1,600ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,652ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
30,000ft
AGL (Above Ground)
30,052ft AMSL

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
1,011 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1,009 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (52 ft)
Pressure Alt
117 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013.25 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,450 ft
ISA Deviation: +11.1°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF MNPC 162124Z 1700/1724 08010G20KT 9999/6000 HZ/VCRA SCT016 SCT100 TEMPO 1704/1710 33008KT TEMPO 1715/1720 02012G22KT 9999/4000 RA BKN016TCU
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
14:47Z BASE
+0h
VFR 80° 10kt
HZ/VCRA
15:00Z TEMPO
+1h
MVFR 20° 12kt
Ceiling: 1,600ft
Rain

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Airport Runway Layout

N
NPC
09
27 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 09/27
Active: 27
8,130 ft 167 ft ASP 92°
↑ 0.0kt ↔ 6.0kt
90° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

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/GMT6

Runway Information

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

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About Puerto Cabezas Airport

Puerto Cabezas Airport (MNPC/PUZ) is a regional airport serving commercial and general aviation located in Puerto Cabezas, NI. The facility operates at an elevation of 52 feet above sea level and primarily serves regional commercial flights and general aviation.

The facility features 1 runway (09/27) with ASP surface . Weather services provide regular METAR reports and TAF forecasts to ensure safe flight operations in all conditions.

Pilots can access comprehensive weather data, including current conditions, extended forecasts, and flight rules analysis. The airport information displayed here includes runway details, operational data, and essential resources for flight planning and execution. All weather data is updated regularly to provide the most current information for aviation decision-making.

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.