Large airport · Managua, Nicaragua
Augusto C. Sandino (Managua) International Airport
Sandino International Airport (IATA: MGA, ICAO: MNMG), or ACS, is the main joint civil-military public international airport serving Managua, the capital of Nicaragua. Its IATA code is MGA. Its ICAO code is MNMG. It has 1 runway, longest 8,012 ft (ASP). Elevation 194 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | Managua, Nicaragua |
|---|---|
| IATA code | MGA |
| ICAO code | MNMG |
| Type | Large airport |
| Runways | 1 runway, longest 8,012 ft (ASP) |
| Elevation | 194 ft |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
| Coordinates | 12.1415° N, 86.1682° W |
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What Augusto C. Sandino (Managua) International Airport is known for
Sandino International Airport (IATA: MGA, ICAO: MNMG), or ACS, is the main joint civil-military public international airport serving Managua, the capital of Nicaragua.
History
Originally christened Las Mercedes Airport in 1968, it was later renamed Augusto C.
Landmarks near this airport
Famous landmarks close to Augusto C. Sandino (Managua) International Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site LandmarkProfiles.
- Masaya Volcano · Nicaragua · 11.0 miles away
- Granada · Nicaragua · 20.6 miles away
- León Cathedral · Nicaragua · 52.0 miles away
National parks near this airport
National parks close to Augusto C. Sandino (Managua) International Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site National Park Profiles.
- Parque Nacional Archipiélago de Zapatera · Nicaragua · 35.8 miles away
- Santa Rosa National Park · Costa Rica · 90.9 miles away
- Area de Conservación Guanacaste World Heritage Site · Costa Rica · 96.7 miles away
- Guanacaste National Park · Costa Rica · 107.1 miles away
- Rincón de la Vieja National Park · Costa Rica · 107.1 miles away
- Las Baulas National Marine Park · Costa Rica · 127.7 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
What is Augusto C. Sandino (Managua) International Airport?
Sandino International Airport (IATA: MGA, ICAO: MNMG), or ACS, is the main joint civil-military public international airport serving Managua, the capital of Nicaragua.
What is the airport code for Augusto C. Sandino (Managua) International Airport?
Augusto C. Sandino (Managua) International Airport — its IATA code is MGA and its ICAO code is MNMG.
Where is Augusto C. Sandino (Managua) International Airport located?
Augusto C. Sandino (Managua) International Airport serves Managua, Nicaragua. Its coordinates are 12.1415° N, 86.1682° W.
What is the history of Augusto C. Sandino (Managua) International Airport?
Originally christened Las Mercedes Airport in 1968, it was later renamed Augusto C.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#4774
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Augusto_C._Sandino_International_Airport
Page last updated 13 November 2026.