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Nearest Airport to Potosí: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Potosí is Omtepe Airport, about 17 km (11 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Augusto C. Sandino (Managua) International Airport (MGA), 80 km away.

Closest airport MNLP Omtepe Airport 17 km · 11 mi · ~18 min by car
Closest international MGA Augusto C. Sandino (Managua) International Airport 80 km · 49 mi · ~1 h 25 min by car

Airports near Potosí

  1. 1
    Omtepe Airport Flag of NicaraguaOmtepe Island, Nicaragua · Airfield Airports in Nicaragua
    — 17 km11 mi · ~18 min
  2. 2
    Augusto C. Sandino (Managua) International Airport Flag of NicaraguaManagua, Nicaragua · International Airports in Nicaragua Meet & Greet →
    MGA 80 km49 mi · ~1 h 25 min
  3. 3
    Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport Flag of Costa RicaLiberia, Costa Rica · International Airports in Costa Rica Meet & Greet →
    LIR 106 km66 mi · ~1 h 53 min
  4. 4
    Upala Airport Flag of Costa RicaUpala, Costa Rica · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Costa Rica
    UPL 114 km71 mi · ~2 h 02 min
  5. 5
    Los Chiles Airport Flag of Costa RicaLos Chiles, Costa Rica · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Costa Rica
    LSL 135 km84 mi · ~2 h 25 min
  6. 6
    Nosara Airport Flag of Costa RicaNicoya, Costa Rica · Regional Airports in Costa Rica
    NOB 170 km106 mi · ~3 h 02 min
  7. 7
    La Fortuna Arenal Airport Flag of Costa RicaLa Fortuna, Costa Rica · Regional Airports in Costa Rica
    FON 180 km112 mi · ~3 h 13 min
  8. 8
    Bluefields Airport Flag of NicaraguaBluefields, Nicaragua · Regional Airports in Nicaragua
    BEF 233 km145 mi · ~4 h 10 min
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    Juan Santamaría International Airport Flag of Costa RicaSan José (Alajuela), Costa Rica · International Airports in Costa Rica Meet & Greet →
    SJO 245 km153 mi · ~4 h 23 min
  10. 10
    Tobías Bolaños International Airport Flag of Costa RicaSan Jose, Costa Rica · Regional Airports in Costa Rica Meet & Greet →
    SYQ 254 km158 mi · ~4 h 32 min

Small airfields nearby

Distances are straight-line (great-circle) from the centre of Potosí; driving times are estimates. Airport data: OurAirports (public domain).

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Potosí?

The nearest airport to Potosí is Omtepe Airport, about 17 km (11 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Augusto C. Sandino (Managua) International Airport (MGA), 80 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Potosí?

Augusto C. Sandino (Managua) International Airport (MGA) is 80 km from Potosí in a straight line — roughly 1 h 25 min by car.

What other airports are near Potosí?

Augusto C. Sandino (Managua) International Airport (MGA) — 80 km, Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport (LIR) — 106 km and Upala Airport (UPL) — 114 km.

How long does it take to get from Potosí to Omtepe Airport?

About 18 min by car for the 17 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.