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Encyclopedia > Augusto C. Sandino International Airport
Augusto C. Sandino International Airport
Aeropuerto Internacional Augusto C. Sandino

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IATA: MGA – ICAO: MNMG
Summary
Airport type Public and Military
Location Managua
Elevation AMSL 193 ft / 59 m
Coordinates 12°08′29.38″N 086°10′05.44″W / 12.1414944, -86.1681778
Website http://www.eaai.com.ni
Runways
Direction Length Surface
ft m
09/27 8,012 2,442 Asphalt

Augusto C. Sandino International Airport (Spanish: Aeropuerto Internacional Augusto C. Sandino) (IATA: MGA, ICAO: MNMG) is the main airport in Managua, Nicaragua. Inaugurated as Las Mercedes International Airport in 1968 it was later renamed Augusto C. Sandino International Airport during the Sandinista regime in 1980s and again in 2001 to Managua International Airport by Arnoldo Alemán. Its name was changed once more in February 2007 to its current name by President Daniel Ortega in honor of Nicaragua's national hero, Augusto César Sandino.[1] An IATA airport code, also known an IATA location identifier, IATA station code or simply a location identifier [1], is a three-letter code designating many airports around the world, defined by the International Air Transport Association (IATA). ... The ICAO (IPA pronunciation: ) airport code or location indicator is a four-letter alphanumeric code designating each airport around the world. ... The term above mean sea level (AMSL) refers to the elevation (on the ground) or altitude (in the air) of any object, relative to the average sea level. ... A foot (plural: feet or foot;[1] symbol or abbreviation: ft or, sometimes, ′ – a prime) is a unit of length, in a number of different systems, including English units, Imperial units, and United States customary units. ... This article is about the unit of length. ... Map of Earth showing lines of latitude (horizontally) and longitude (vertically), Eckert VI projection; large version (pdf, 1. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... A foot (plural: feet or foot;[1] symbol or abbreviation: ft or, sometimes, ′ – a prime) is a unit of length, in a number of different systems, including English units, Imperial units, and United States customary units. ... This article is about the unit of length. ... The term asphalt is often used as an abbreviation for asphalt concrete. ... An IATA airport code, also known an IATA location identifier, IATA station code or simply a location identifier [1], is a three-letter code designating many airports around the world, defined by the International Air Transport Association (IATA). ... The ICAO (IPA pronunciation: ) airport code or location indicator is a four-letter alphanumeric code designating each airport around the world. ... This article is about the capital city of Nicaragua. ... “Sandinista” redirects here. ... José Arnoldo Alemán Lacayo was President of Nicaragua from 1997 to 2002. ... José Daniel Ortega Saavedra (born 11 November 1945) is the current President of Nicaragua. ... Augusto César Sandino Augusto Nicolás Calderón Sandino (May 18, 1895 – February 21, 1934) was a Nicaraguan revolutionary and leader of a rebellion against the U.S. military presence in Nicaragua between 1927 and 1933. ...


The runway at the airport is 8,012 feet long, and has an elevation of 194 feet.

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History

The terminal was inaugurated in 1968 by Anastasio Somoza Debayle under the name of Las Mercedes International Airport.[2] Las Mercedes was designed to be able to be used by Boeing 707 aircraft. Year 1968 (MCMLXVIII) was a leap year starting on Monday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Anastasio (Tachito) Somoza Debayle (December 5, 1925 – September 17, 1980) was officially the forty-fourth and forty-fifth President of Nicaragua from May 1, 1967 to May 1, 1972 and from December 1, 1974 to July 17, 1979. ... The Boeing 707 is an American four-engine commercial passenger jet airliner developed by Boeing in the early 1950s. ...


In the early 1970s, Las Mercedes was expanded to more modern standards, with four health inspectors, eight immigration officers and ten customs inspectors.[3] It was fully equipped with air conditioning, background music, loudspeakers and conveyor belts for baggage handling.[4] It also had a restaurant on its upper floor where visitors and travelers could see airport movement. The 1970s decade refers to the years from 1970 to 1979, also called The Seventies. ... A customs duty is a tariff or tax on the import or export of goods. ... Note: in the broadest sense, air conditioning can refer to any form of heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning. ... For other uses, see Music (disambiguation). ... Point of contact between a power transmission belt and its pulley. ... Luggage is any number of bags, cases and containers which hold a travellers articles during transit. ...


This expanded airport could serve three aircraft at once, and by 1975, Pan Am and Iberia, Lanica Airlines, the Airline of Nicaragua as well as other, smaller local carriers, flew into Las Mercedes. When the Sandinistas took power, the airport was named after Augusto César Sandino, a Sandinista guerrilla leader. The Sandinistas however did not maintain the airport, and it began to deteriorate, until it was expanded and remodeled in 1996, when, among other things, two new boarding bridges were installed.[3] The airport was renamed "Managua International Airport" in 2001 and renamed again in 2007 to its current name by Daniel Ortega Flying machine redirects here. ... Year 1975 (MCMLXXV) was a common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Pan Ams seaplane terminal at Dinner Key in Miami, Florida, was a hub of inter-American travel during the 1930s and 1940s. ... Airbus A321-200 Iberia Líneas Aéreas de España, S.A., (IBEX-35:IBLA) (Iberia Airlines of Spain in English), usually shortened to Iberia, is the largest airline of Spain, based in Madrid and is the Spanish flag carrier. ... Sandinista! is also the name of a popular music album by The Clash. ... Augusto César Sandino Augusto Nicolás Calderón Sandino (May 18, 1895 – February 21, 1934) was a Nicaraguan revolutionary and leader of a rebellion against the U.S. military presence in Nicaragua between 1927 and 1933. ... “Guerrilla” redirects here. ... Year 1996 (MCMXCVI) was a leap year starting on Monday (link will display full 1996 Gregorian calendar). ... José Daniel Ortega Saavedra (born 11 November 1945) is the current President of Nicaragua. ...


The airport has served for a very long time as a hub for Nicaragua's flag carrier, Nica. When Nica became a member of Grupo TACA during the 1990s, the number of important connections to the rest of Latin America from the Augusto C. Sandino International Airport grew considerably. The Augusto C. Sandino International Airport, managed by EAAI, is considered one of the best and most modern airports in Central America. This airport, located just 11 km from the city of Managua has a runway which measures 8012 ft (about 2444 m) in length and is at an elevation of 194 ft (about 59 m).[5] National Intelligence Coordinating Agency National Intelligence Coordinating Agency or NICA is the primary intelligence collection and analysis arm of the Philippine government in charge in carrying out overt, covert, and clandestine intelligence programs. ... Grupo Taca is the flag airline of El Salvador, comprised of a group of five combined Central American airlines. ... For the band, see 1990s (band). ... Latin America consists of the countries of South America and some of North America (including Central America and some the islands of the Caribbean) whose inhabitants mostly speak Romance languages, although Native American languages are also spoken. ... For other uses, see Central America (disambiguation). ...


Airbus A300,A310, A330, Boeing 737s, Boeing 757s, Boeing 767s, Lockheed L-1011 Tristars and DC-10's can land at the airport. A large expansion programme was underway by 2003 and as of July 2006 the final phase was completed with 5 gates equipped with jetways. Currently the runway is also undergoing an addition of 800m.[6] The Airbus A300 is a short to medium range widebody aircraft. ... The Airbus A310 is a short to medium range widebody airliner developed from the Airbus A300 and manufactured by Airbus Industrie. ... Air Canada Airbus A330 The Airbus A330 is a large_capacity medium_to_long_range commercial passenger airplane manufactured by Airbus. ... The Boeing 737 is an American short to medium range, single aisle, narrow body jet airliner. ... The Boeing 757 is an American short to medium range commercial passenger aircraft manufactured by Boeing Commercial Airplanes. ... American Airlines Boeing 767-300 at Gatwick Airport, England. ... Orbital Sciences Stargazer Lockheed L-1011 The Lockheed L-1011 TriStar was the third widebody passenger jet airliner to reach the marketplace, following the Boeing 747 jumbo jet and the Douglas DC-10. ... Year 2003 (MMIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... July is the seventh month of the year in the Gregorian Calendar and one of seven Gregorian months with the length of 31 days. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Jetway is the registered trademark of FMC Technologies, Inc. ...


Safety is taken very seriously at Managua airport and many security measures have been put in place. Plus-minus 350 individuals are employed at the airport, all contributing towards a clean, friendly, helpful and safe airport environment. Facilities within Augusto C. Sandino International Airport include a tourist information desk, bank, restaurants, bars, post office, souvenir shops, duty free shops, lounges and more. To make use of the VIP lounge there are five rate options: Normal, Corporate, Affiliated Credit Cards, Minors and Infants. Prices and services vary according to the option you select. The types of services you can enjoy in the VIP lounge include checking baggage and documents with customs and immigration plus the airline; a bar service; snacks etc.[7] Departure tax from the International Airport is included in the cost of the ticket and amounts to US$ 35.00. Those passengers who are only stopping over at the airport for less than 8 hours or are under the age of 2 years are exempt from this charge.[8] Passengers who arrive at Nicaragua's International Airport have to pay tax to the INTUR (Nicaraguan Tourism Institute) to the amount of US$ 5.00. Citizens from the CA-4 countries do not have to pay this. The CA-4 countries are Nicaragua, Guatemala, Honduras and El Salvador). Tax costs are subject to changes. A typical duty-free store, at Zurich International Airport Duty-free shops (or stores) are found in the customs zones of International Airports, ports or international means of transport, and do not apply the local/national taxes. ...


As of today, a number of major international airlines serve the airport, including American Airlines, Copa Airlines, Continental Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Air Transat, Aeromexico, Spirit Airlines, Aero Caribbean and TACA.[5] American Airlines, Inc. ... Copa Airlines is the national flag carrier airline of Panama, based in Panama City, Panama. ... Continental Airlines (NYSE: CAL) is a U.S. certificated air carrier. ... Delta Air Lines, Inc. ... Air Transat is an airline based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, operating scheduled and charter flights and serving 90 destinations in 25 countries. ... Aerom xico, is one of Mexicos two major airline companies. ... Spirit Airlines is a United States low-cost airline operating nationwide scheduled and charter flights. ... Aero Caribbean (Empresa Aerocaribbean SA) is an airline based in Havana, Cuba. ... Grupo Taca is the flag airline of El Salvador, comprised of a group of five combined Central American airlines. ...


Airlines and destinations

AeroMéxico, is an airline based in Mexico City, Mexico. ... Aero Caribbean (Empresa Aerocaribbean SA) is an airline based in Havana, Cuba. ... American Airlines, Inc. ... Atlantic Airlines de Honduras is an airline based in Tegucigalpa, Honduras. ... Continental Airlines (NYSE: CAL) is a U.S. certificated air carrier. ... Copa Airlines is the national flag carrier airline of Panama, based in Panama City, Panama. ... Delta Air Lines, Inc. ... Grupo Taca is the flag airline of El Salvador, comprised of a group of five combined Central American airlines. ... La Costeña is an airline based in Managua, Nicaragua. ... Spirit Airlines is a United States low-cost airline operating nationwide scheduled and charter flights. ...

Cargo airlines

United Parcel Service, Inc. ... Image:ARROW.jpg DC10 Freighter Arrow Air (IATA: JW, ICAO: APW, and Callsign: Big A) [1] is a cargo airline based in Miami, Florida. ...

Incidents and accidents

  • On June 4, 2006 a McDonnell Douglas DC10-10F (registered N68047) en route Miami - Managua touched down hard at Managua and was unable to stop before the end of the runway. The aircraft overran by about 300 meters, the nose gear collapsed causing substantial damage to the engines as well as a possible fuel rupture in the wing.[9]
  • On July 24, 2007 a Boeing 737 700, Continental flight (C0876), with 120 passengers and a crew of 6 flying from Panama City to Houston had to land in the Augusto C. Sandino International Airport because one of the internal security windows suffered a rupture.[10]

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References

  1. ^ Velásquez SevillaMi, Mirna. "Aeropuerto vuelve a ser Sandino", La Prensa. Retrieved on 2007-10-17. (Spanish) 
  2. ^ Westcott, Kathryn. "Flying from where?; Cultural Heritage", BBC News. Retrieved on 2007-10-17. 
  3. ^ a b "History", EAAI. Retrieved on 2007-10-17. 
  4. ^ "Managua International Airport", Airplanes.com. Retrieved on 2007-10-17. 
  5. ^ a b "Technical Information", EAAI. Retrieved on 2007-10-17. 
  6. ^ "Projects in Progress", EAAI. Retrieved on 2007-10-17. 
  7. ^ "VIP Lounge", EAAI. Retrieved on 2007-10-17. 
  8. ^ "Airport Departure Tax", EAAI. Retrieved on 2007-10-17. 
  9. ^ Romero, Elízabeth. "Alarma en el aeropuerto", La Prensa. Retrieved on 2007-08-16. (Spanish) 
  10. ^ Flores Valle, Alejandro. "Avión aterriza de emergencia", La Prensa. Retrieved on 2007-10-26. (Spanish) 

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