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PUZ is the IATA airport code for Puerto Cabezas, Nicaragua. IATA codes are three-letter identifiers assigned to airports worldwide by the International Air Transport Association — they're what you see on boarding passes, baggage tags, and booking sites. Below: where PUZ is, what timezone it operates in, and how to sort your transfer, lounge access, and car rental before you land.
PUZ is the IATA code for Puerto Cabezas, Nicaragua. You'll see PUZ on boarding passes, baggage tags, and flight-booking sites whenever this airport is the origin or destination.
Where is PUZ airport located?
PUZ serves Puerto Cabezas, Nicaragua, at approximately 14.0453° N, 83.3836° W.
How do I get from PUZ into the city?
Pre-booked private transfers are the most predictable option — fixed price, driver tracking your flight, no taxi-line haggling. Compare partner quotes for Puerto Cabezas on this page. Ride-hail and licensed taxis are the usual fallback where available.
What timezone is PUZ in?
PUZ operates on the America/Managua timezone. Flight departure boards always show local time.