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Small airport

Desvio Potrerillos Airport

ICAO MHPS🇭🇳 El Encinal
Coordinates
14.5958°N, 86.1500°W
Elevation
395 ft (120 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
HN-OL
Time zone
Managua(UTC-06:00)
Magnetic variation
2.4° W

Daylight today(Aug 29, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:12
Sunrise
05:33
Sunset
18:00
Civil dusk
18:22

About 12h 27m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Desvio Potrerillos Airport

Desvio Potrerillos Airport is a small airport in El Encinal, Honduras (ICAO MHPS). It sits at an elevation of 395 ft (120 m). It observes America/Managua local time. The nearest airport is Jutigalpa airport (JUT), about 5.3 nm to the nw.

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Live weather

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NOTAMs

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Live departures & arrivals

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Where you can fly from here

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Map

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Runways (0)

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Nearby airports

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Desvio Potrerillos Airport?

The ICAO code for Desvio Potrerillos Airport is MHPS.

Where is Desvio Potrerillos Airport located?

Desvio Potrerillos Airport is small airport located in El Encinal, Honduras, at an elevation of 395 ft (120 m).

What time zone is Desvio Potrerillos Airport in?

Desvio Potrerillos Airport is in the America/Managua time zone (UTC-06:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Desvio Potrerillos Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Desvio Potrerillos Airport is approximately 2.4° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Desvio Potrerillos Airport?

The nearest airport to Desvio Potrerillos Airport is Jutigalpa airport (JUT), about 5.3 nm to the nw, followed by Laguna Seca Airport and Aserradero Azacualpa Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Desvio Potrerillos Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.