# Puerto Cabezas Airport (PUZ)

> Puerto Cabezas, NI · IATA: PUZ · ICAO: MNPC · Medium Airport

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| IATA | `PUZ` |
| ICAO | `MNPC` |
| City | Puerto Cabezas |
| Country | NI |
| Type | Medium Airport |
| Elevation | 16 m |
| Cargo | ❌ |
| GPS | 14.04720, -83.38670 |

## Description

Lobster and shrimp from Nicaragua's North Caribbean shape the economy around Puerto Cabezas Airport (PUZ), serving the regional capital also known as Bilwi. Domestic airline La Costeña operates daily flights to Managua and other coastal towns using small turboprops, carrying passengers and light freight. The airport has no dedicated international cargo terminal, so larger consignments move through Augusto C. Sandino International Airport (MGA) in Managua. Most seafood exports leave the region by sea or are consolidated via Managua rather than flown directly abroad. For forwarders, PUZ functions as a regional feeder rather than a freight hub.

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