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Small airport

La Esperanza Airport

ICAO NI-0006🇳🇮 San Juan del Sur
Coordinates
11.3151°N, 85.9084°W
Elevation
82 ft (25 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
NI-RI
Time zone
Managua(UTC-06:00)
Magnetic variation
2° W

Daylight today(Jul 15, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:06
Sunrise
05:28
Sunset
18:12
Civil dusk
18:35

About 12h 44m 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 La Esperanza Airport

La Esperanza Airport is a small airport in San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua. It sits at an elevation of 82 ft (25 m). It observes America/Managua local time. The nearest airport is Rivas (MNRS), about 7.9 nm to the nne.

Summary generated from this airport’s structured data — reference only.

Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (0)

No runway data recorded for this airport.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from La Esperanza Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is La Esperanza Airport located?

La Esperanza Airport is small airport located in San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua, at an elevation of 82 ft (25 m).

What time zone is La Esperanza Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at La Esperanza Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at La Esperanza Airport is approximately 2° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near La Esperanza Airport?

The nearest airport to La Esperanza Airport is Rivas (MNRS), about 7.9 nm to the nne, followed by Costa Esmeralda Airport and Omtepe Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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