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Welcome to stage 17 of the tour, this time through the heart of Central America, as you explore the countries of Belize, Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador and Nicaragua. Ancient ruins from the Maya civilization featured on this journey include Xunantunich, Yaxha, Tikal, and Cop\u00e1n, along with the modern capital cities of Belmopan, Guatemala City, Tegucigalpa, San Salvador and Managua. The natural world is not to be outdone here. In a land dominated by volcanoes, lake filled craters and mountain forests, there’s no shortage of beautiful sights on offer.<\/p>\n

See trip in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

Total Legs: 24 Total Distance: 1101 Total Time(125kts): 8 hours 48 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg 1<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from MZBE<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 37.91 Approximate time at 125kts: 18 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

MZBE(MZBE) to George Price Highway(POI1)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 6.39NM Bearing: 245\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, head southwest over the city and meet up with the George Price Highway heading west<\/p>\n

George Price Highway(POI1) to Hattieville(POI2)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 5.56NM Bearing: 266\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the highway west<\/p>\n

Hattieville(POI2) to George Price Highway(POI3)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 17.26NM Bearing: 232\u00b0 8 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Stay with the highway as it heads southwest towards Belmopan<\/p>\n

George Price Highway(POI3) to MBCV(MBCV)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 8.7NM Bearing: 268\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Hector Silva Airstrip lies in between the highway and the northern edge of the town<\/p>\n

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Leg 2<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from MBCV<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 31.61 Approximate time at 125kts: 15 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

MBCV(MBCV) to Thousand Foot Falls(POI4)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 12.25NM Bearing: 183\u00b0 6 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head south towards the mountains after takeoff, gaining enough altitude to fly over. When you reach the first large valley, turn east and head towards the airstrip cut into the forest<\/p>\n

Thousand Foot Falls(POI4) to Pine Ridge Forest(POI5)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 4.78NM Bearing: 268\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

As you head east to fly over the dirt airstrip, you will pass the popular tourist attraction of 1000 foot falls, Central America&apos;s largest waterfall<\/p>\n

Pine Ridge Forest(POI5) to Macal River(POI6)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 12.02NM Bearing: 273\u00b0 6 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head west until you reach the Macal River running north out of the mountains<\/p>\n

Macal River(POI6) to MZMF(MZMF)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 2.56NM Bearing: 328\u00b0 1 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Turn northwest at the river and head to the small paved airstrip at Maya Flats<\/p>\n

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Leg 3<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from MZMF<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 59 Approximate time at 125kts: 28 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

MZMF(MZMF) to Xunantunich(POI7)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 2.49NM Bearing: 256\u00b0 1 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head west (runway heading) after takeoff will take you to the Xunantunich Mayan Ruins a couple of miles away next to the Guatemalan border<\/p>\n

Xunantunich(POI7) to Laguna Sacnab(POI8)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 11.76NM Bearing: 263\u00b0 6 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head west until you reach a chain of lakes<\/p>\n

Laguna Sacnab(POI8) to Yaxha(POI9)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 3.26NM Bearing: 285\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head along the northern edge of the largest lake, to the ancient Mayan city of Yaxha<\/p>\n

Yaxha(POI9) to Laguna de Yaxha(POI10)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 2.65NM Bearing: 255\u00b0 1 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head to the western end of the largest lake, Laguna de Yaxha, then turn to the northwest<\/p>\n

Laguna de Yaxha(POI10) to Tikal(POI11)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 13.34NM Bearing: 316\u00b0 6 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head northwest over the Guatemalan forest to the famous ancient Mayan city of Tikal<\/p>\n

Tikal(POI11) to Tikal(POI12)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 1.22NM Bearing: 268\u00b0 1 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Just west of the commercial area are the ancient ruins, which was also a filming location for Star Wars (1977)<\/p>\n

Tikal(POI12) to Lago Peten Itza(POI13)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 18.44NM Bearing: 226\u00b0 9 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

From Tikal, head southwest back over the forest to the third largest lake in Guatemala, Lago Pet\u00e9n Itz\u00e1<\/p>\n

Lago Peten Itza(POI13) to MGMM(MGMM)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 5.84NM Bearing: 185\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head south over the lake to Mundo Maya Intl, which serves the large town of Flores<\/p>\n

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Leg 4<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from MGMM<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 48.29 Approximate time at 125kts: 23 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

MGMM(MGMM) to Santa Ana(POI14)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 7.21NM Bearing: 159\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, head southeast to the nearby town of Santa Ana<\/p>\n

Santa Ana(POI14) to El Chal(POI15)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 13.42NM Bearing: 136\u00b0 6 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the main highway southeast from Santa Ana to the town of El Chal<\/p>\n

El Chal(POI15) to Dolores(POI16)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 13.9NM Bearing: 114\u00b0 7 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

The highway will turn towards the east and continue through the hills towards the town of Dolores<\/p>\n

Dolores(POI16) to Poptun(POI17)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 10.86NM Bearing: 182\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the highway as it turns south towards the large town of Popt\u00fan<\/p>\n

Poptun(POI17) to MGPP(MGPP)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 2.9NM Bearing: 155\u00b0 1 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Popt\u00fan airport cuts through the center of town<\/p>\n

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Leg 5<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from MGPP<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 44.15 Approximate time at 125kts: 21 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

MGPP(MGPP) to San Luis(POI18)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 7.72NM Bearing: 189\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the road heading south from the town, across the hills to the town of San Luis<\/p>\n

San Luis(POI18) to Actela(POI19)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 9.83NM Bearing: 194\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the road south from San Luis to Actela, where it will turn to the west<\/p>\n

Actela(POI19) to Rio Santa Isabel o Cancuen(POI20)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 10.68NM Bearing: 254\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the base of the hills west along with the R\u00edo Santa Isabel o Cancu\u00e9n<\/p>\n

Rio Santa Isabel o Cancuen(POI20) to MG13(MG13)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 15.92NM Bearing: 227\u00b0 8 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

When you reach the western end of the hills, turn southwest to the town of Fray Bartolom\u00e9 de las Casas, and the airport at its southern edge<\/p>\n

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Leg 6<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from MG13<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 38.25 Approximate time at 125kts: 18 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

MG13(MG13) to Cojaj(POI21)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 21.56NM Bearing: 237\u00b0 10 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, continue southwest over the mountains, aiming for the tallest of the nearby hills<\/p>\n

Cojaj(POI21) to Coban(POI22)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 13.83NM Bearing: 235\u00b0 7 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue southwest to the town of Coban<\/p>\n

Coban(POI22) to MGCB(MGCB)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 2.86NM Bearing: 264\u00b0 1 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Coban airport is on the western side of town<\/p>\n

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Leg 7<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from MGCB<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 51.11 Approximate time at 125kts: 25 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

MGCB(MGCB) to Rio Chixoy(POI23)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 9.45NM Bearing: 213\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head southwest (runway heading) after takeoff, until you reach the valley of the Chixoy River<\/p>\n

Rio Chixoy(POI23) to Rio Chixoy(POI24)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 12NM Bearing: 279\u00b0 6 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the river valley west<\/p>\n

Rio Chixoy(POI24) to Cunen(POI25)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 17.93NM Bearing: 263\u00b0 9 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

When the river turns north, continue west along the valley as it climbs. You will pass a couple of towns along the way before reaching the town of Cun\u00e9n which sits in a lower hollow<\/p>\n

Cunen(POI25) to Nebaj(POI26)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 7.11NM Bearing: 296\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

From Cun\u00e9n, turn northwest and around the tallest part of the mountain into the next valley<\/p>\n

Nebaj(POI26) to MGNE(MGNE)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 4.62NM Bearing: 325\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

A couple of miles north of the town of Nebaj, is the challenging airstrip which sits next to a cliff<\/p>\n

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Leg 8<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from MGNE<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 26.3 Approximate time at 125kts: 13 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

MGNE(MGNE) to Parraxtut(POI27)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 6.61NM Bearing: 184\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, head south and clear the mountains before turning west<\/p>\n

Parraxtut(POI27) to Huehuetenango(POI28)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 14.41NM Bearing: 271\u00b0 7 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fly west along the side of the mountains, then head to the city of Huehuetenango<\/p>\n

Huehuetenango(POI28) to MGHT(MGHT)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 5.28NM Bearing: 251\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

The airport is on the western side of the town<\/p>\n

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Leg 9<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from MGHT<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 27.1 Approximate time at 125kts: 13 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

MGHT(MGHT) to Quetzaltenango(POI29)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 25.83NM Bearing: 180\u00b0 12 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head south towards the perfect cone shaped Santa Maria Volcano in the distance. Just north of the volcano you will reach the city of Quetzaltenango<\/p>\n

Quetzaltenango(POI29) to MGQZ(MGQZ)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 1.27NM Bearing: 163\u00b0 1 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

You should see the airport to your left as you approach the northern edge of the city<\/p>\n

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Leg 10<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from MGQZ<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 33.63 Approximate time at 125kts: 16 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

MGQZ(MGQZ) to Santa Maria Volcano(POI30)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 10.82NM Bearing: 191\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head south between the Santa Maria and Santo Tomas Volcanoes. On the southern side of Santa Maria Volcano is Santiaguito, which is still active<\/p>\n

Santa Maria Volcano(POI30) to Volcan Santo Tomas(POI31)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 7.54NM Bearing: 100\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head east past the Volc\u00e1n Santo Tom\u00e1s. Maintain your altitude as you will be heading to Lago Aitilan<\/p>\n

Volcan Santo Tomas(POI31) to Lago Atitlan(POI32)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 8.23NM Bearing: 73\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Turn northeast and head to Lake Atitlan<\/p>\n

Lago Atitlan(POI32) to Volcan San Pedro(POI33)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 3.62NM Bearing: 131\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Turn right and follow the base of Volcan San Pedro to the southeast<\/p>\n

Volcan San Pedro(POI33) to MGST(MGST)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 3.42NM Bearing: 194\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue turning around to the south and into the narrow bay. At the southeastern edge of the bay is a small grass airfield<\/p>\n

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Leg 11<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from MGST<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 54.64 Approximate time at 125kts: 26 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

MGST(MGST) to Volcan Atitlan(POI34)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 4.82NM Bearing: 152\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, head southeast to the south side of Volcan Atitlan<\/p>\n

Volcan Atitlan(POI34) to Volcan de Fuego(POI35)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 19.39NM Bearing: 107\u00b0 9 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head east towards the southern side of the next large volcano, Volcan de Fuego, which is still active with the most recent large eruption in 2018<\/p>\n

Volcan de Fuego(POI35) to Volcan de Agua(POI36)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 8.48NM Bearing: 90\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

A few miles east of Fuego, is another perfect cone shaped stratovolcano, Volcan de Agua<\/p>\n

Volcan de Agua(POI36) to Pacaya(POI37)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 8.91NM Bearing: 114\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

A slight turn to the southeast will take you towards Pacaya Volcano, another active volcano and a popular tourist attraction<\/p>\n

Pacaya(POI37) to Guatemala City(POI38)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 9.28NM Bearing: 17\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Turn to the north around the volcano and head for Guatemala City, the capital and largest city in Guatemala<\/p>\n

Guatemala City(POI38) to MGGT(MGGT)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 3.76NM Bearing: 23\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

The international airport lies just south of the downtown area<\/p>\n

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Leg 12<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from MGGT<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 85.16 Approximate time at 125kts: 41 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

MGGT(MGGT) to Guatemala City(POI39)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 4.03NM Bearing: 16\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, head north for a closer look at the downtown area<\/p>\n

Guatemala City(POI39) to Contreras(POI40)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 7.73NM Bearing: 92\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

From the city, head east towards the nearby mountain range<\/p>\n

Contreras(POI40) to Concepcion Pinula(POI41)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 7.55NM Bearing: 178\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fly south along the western side of the mountains<\/p>\n

Concepcion Pinula(POI41) to Laguna de Ayarza(POI42)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 15.55NM Bearing: 112\u00b0 7 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

When you come to the southern end of the mountain range near some golf courses, turn east and head to the crater lake of Laguna de Ayarza<\/p>\n

Laguna de Ayarza(POI42) to Volcan Suchitan(POI43)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 20.2NM Bearing: 93\u00b0 10 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

From the lake, head east to Volcan Suchitan<\/p>\n

Volcan Suchitan(POI43) to Volcan Ipala(POI44)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 12.26NM Bearing: 41\u00b0 6 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Turn northeast and head for the smaller Volcan Ipala, which has a crater lake at its summit<\/p>\n

Volcan Ipala(POI44) to MGCH(MGCH)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 17.84NM Bearing: 23\u00b0 9 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head north along the river valley to the town of Chiquimula. The airstrip is a couple of miles north of the town<\/p>\n

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Leg 13<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from MGCH<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 33.34 Approximate time at 125kts: 16 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

MGCH(MGCH) to Rio Grande(POI45)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 4.37NM Bearing: 60\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, head northwest into the valley of the Rio Grande<\/p>\n

Rio Grande(POI45) to Jocotan(POI46)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 5.3NM Bearing: 125\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the river southeast through the valley to the town of Jocot\u00e1n<\/p>\n

Jocotan(POI46) to Rio Grande(POI47)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 7.42NM Bearing: 67\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

The river will turn northeast, then head east past a mountain<\/p>\n

Rio Grande(POI47) to Copan(POI48)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 6.48NM Bearing: 106\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

When the river turns away to the south, follow the highway into Honduras, which is winding its way east to Cop\u00e1n, another ancient Maya city<\/p>\n

Copan(POI48) to MHRU(MHRU)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 9.77NM Bearing: 62\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the highway northeast through the hills. You will soon come to the airport which sits on the north side of the road<\/p>\n

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Leg 14<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from MHRU<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 33.17 Approximate time at 125kts: 16 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

MHRU(MHRU) to Santa Rosa(POI49)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 15.94NM Bearing: 124\u00b0 8 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, head southeast to the town of Santa Rosa, which overlooks the Rio Higuito valley below<\/p>\n

Santa Rosa(POI49) to Gracias(POI50)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 13.95NM Bearing: 129\u00b0 7 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue southeast, following the highway and Rio Arcagual to the town of Gracias<\/p>\n

Gracias(POI50) to MHGS(MHGS)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 3.28NM Bearing: 189\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

The airport is just southwest of the town<\/p>\n

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Leg 15<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from MHGS<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 62.47 Approximate time at 125kts: 30 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

MHGS(MHGS) to Opalaca Biological Reserve(POI51)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 12.26NM Bearing: 96\u00b0 6 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fly east between the two mountain ranges which lie in the Opalaca Biological Reserve<\/p>\n

Opalaca Biological Reserve(POI51) to Jesus de Otoro(POI52)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 20.38NM Bearing: 91\u00b0 10 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue east across the mountains towards the northern end of a wide valley near the town of Jes\u00fas de Otoro<\/p>\n

Jesus de Otoro(POI52) to Siguatepeque(POI53)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 10.54NM Bearing: 80\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Turning slightly north, head over to the next valley and the larger city of Siguatepeque<\/p>\n

Siguatepeque(POI53) to Comayagua(POI54)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 15.45NM Bearing: 126\u00b0 7 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the highway southeast to the city of Comayagua<\/p>\n

Comayagua(POI54) to MHSC(MHSC)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 3.84NM Bearing: 166\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Soto Cano Air Base is a few miles south of Comayagua, and is now Palmerola International Airport which is intended to eventually replace Toncont\u00edn Airport<\/p>\n

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Leg 16<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from MHSC<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 38.57 Approximate time at 125kts: 19 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

MHSC(MHSC) to CA-5(POI55)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 7.19NM Bearing: 153\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, follow the highway southeast towards the mountains<\/p>\n

CA-5(POI55) to Zambrano(POI56)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 9.16NM Bearing: 91\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the highway east across the mountains<\/p>\n

Zambrano(POI56) to Tegucigalpa(POI57)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 14.62NM Bearing: 138\u00b0 7 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the highway as it turns southeast towards Tegucigalpa<\/p>\n

Tegucigalpa(POI57) to Suyapa(POI58)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 4.01NM Bearing: 101\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head east for a closer look at the city. Just southeast of the city at the foot of the mountains, is the beautiful Basilica de Nuestra Se\u00f1ora De Suyapa<\/p>\n

Suyapa(POI58) to MHTG(MHTG)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 3.59NM Bearing: 243\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Toncontin International Airport is at the southern end of the city, and considered one of the most dangerous airport approaches in the world for larger aircraft<\/p>\n

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Leg 17<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from MHTG<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 41.29 Approximate time at 125kts: 20 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

MHTG(MHTG) to Cerro de Hula Wind Farm(POI59)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 6.17NM Bearing: 179\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, head south until you reach the Cerro de Hula Wind Farm, Central America&apos;s largest wind farm<\/p>\n

Cerro de Hula Wind Farm(POI59) to Rio Sonta(POI60)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 17.86NM Bearing: 215\u00b0 9 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Turn to the southwest and follow the Sonta River through the mountains to Lago Jose Cecilio del Valle, which has a hydroelectric power plant at its southern end<\/p>\n

Rio Sonta(POI60) to Pespire(POI61)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 8.03NM Bearing: 182\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the river and highway south<\/p>\n

Pespire(POI61) to MHSL(MHSL)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 9.23NM Bearing: 210\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

As the road and river turn southwest, continue to the port town of San Lorenzo, with the dirt airstrip on the western side of town<\/p>\n

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Leg 18<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from MHSL<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 61.71 Approximate time at 125kts: 30 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

MHSL(MHSL) to Tiger Island(POI62)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 13.03NM Bearing: 232\u00b0 6 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, head southwest to the lagoon, and between the volcanic island peaks of Cerro Tigre and Zacate Grande<\/p>\n

Tiger Island(POI62) to Conchagua(POI63)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 12.21NM Bearing: 277\u00b0 6 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head west along the lagoon into El Salvador, and past the Volcan de Conchagua<\/p>\n

Conchagua(POI63) to San Miguel Volcano(POI64)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 26.01NM Bearing: 286\u00b0 12 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head west to the prominent San Miguel Volcano<\/p>\n

San Miguel Volcano(POI64) to Volcan Chinameca(POI65)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 3.84NM Bearing: 316\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Northwest of Volcan San Miguel is the smaller, tree covered Volcan Chinameca<\/p>\n

Volcan Chinameca(POI65) to MSPT(MSPT)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 6.62NM Bearing: 11\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head north to the small town of El Platanar, and the airfield at its northwestern edge<\/p>\n

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Leg 19<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from MSPT<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 51.88 Approximate time at 125kts: 25 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

MSPT(MSPT) to El Tigre(POI66)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 8.88NM Bearing: 233\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, head southwest towards another volcanic mountain, El Tigre<\/p>\n

El Tigre(POI66) to Tecapa(POI67)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 4.28NM Bearing: 272\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head west to the nearby Tecapa Volcano, with the picturesque Laguna de Alegria near the summit<\/p>\n

Tecapa(POI67) to Volcan San Vicente(POI68)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 20.83NM Bearing: 291\u00b0 10 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

A slight turn to the northwest will point you to the twin peaked Volcan San Vicente, El Salvador&apos;s second highest volcano. Pass by its north side<\/p>\n

Volcan San Vicente(POI68) to Lago de Ilopango(POI69)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 13.29NM Bearing: 285\u00b0 6 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue west to Lake Ilopango<\/p>\n

Lago de Ilopango(POI69) to MSSS(MSSS)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 4.6NM Bearing: 289\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue west over the lake to Ilopango Airport<\/p>\n

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Leg 20<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from MSSS<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 32.72 Approximate time at 125kts: 16 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

MSSS(MSSS) to Volcan San Salvador(POI70)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 9.91NM Bearing: 283\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, head west over the country&apos;s capital city, San Salvador, before a flyover of the large crater of Volcan San Salvador<\/p>\n

Volcan San Salvador(POI70) to Puerto de la Libertad(POI71)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 15.04NM Bearing: 183\u00b0 7 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

From the volcano, head south to the coast<\/p>\n

Puerto de la Libertad(POI71) to Rio Tihuapa(POI72)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 6.02NM Bearing: 116\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head east along the coast to the mouths of two rivers, El Chichiguiste and Tihuapa<\/p>\n

Rio Tihuapa(POI72) to MSRO(MSRO)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 1.75NM Bearing: 30\u00b0 1 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

When you pass the first river mouth, turn northeast to the small grass airstrip a couple of miles from the shore<\/p>\n

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Leg 21<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from MSRO<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 41.39 Approximate time at 125kts: 20 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

MSRO(MSRO) to La Zunganera(POI73)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 5.71NM Bearing: 134\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, head southeast back to the coast<\/p>\n

La Zunganera(POI73) to Jaltepeque Estuary(POI74)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 15.49NM Bearing: 116\u00b0 7 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the coast southeast to Jaltepeque estuary, near the popular beach area of Costa del Sol<\/p>\n

Jaltepeque Estuary(POI74) to MSCM(MSCM)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 20.19NM Bearing: 105\u00b0 10 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue along the coast past the mouth of the Lempa River. You&apos;ll soon be flying along a narrow peninsula, with the small grass airstrip on the inland (north) side next to Jiquilisco Bay<\/p>\n

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Leg 22<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from MSCM<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 37.72 Approximate time at 125kts: 18 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

MSCM(MSCM) to El Salamar(POI75)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 18.05NM Bearing: 98\u00b0 9 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, continue east along the coast<\/p>\n

El Salamar(POI75) to MS1A(MS1A)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 19.67NM Bearing: 91\u00b0 9 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Keep following the coast all the way to Punta Amapala, where Tamarindo Airport is situated<\/p>\n

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Leg 23<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from MS1A<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 55.67 Approximate time at 125kts: 27 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

MS1A(MS1A) to Cosiguina(POI76)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 22.58NM Bearing: 120\u00b0 11 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head southeast across the mouth of the bay into Nicaragua, and to Volcan Cosig\u00fcina, which features a large crater lake in its caldera<\/p>\n

Cosiguina(POI76) to Estero Padre Ramos(POI77)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 13.94NM Bearing: 159\u00b0 7 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

From the volcano, head southeast back towards the coast<\/p>\n

Estero Padre Ramos(POI77) to Rio Atoya(POI78)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 13.92NM Bearing: 137\u00b0 7 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the coast to the mouth of the Atoya River<\/p>\n

Rio Atoya(POI78) to MNX1(MNX1)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 5.23NM Bearing: 74\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Turn northeast to face the large volcano in the distance, Cristobal. The small airstrip will be about 5 miles inland, next to the tree lined Rio Susana<\/p>\n

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Leg 24<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from MNX1<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 74.26 Approximate time at 125kts: 36 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

MNX1(MNX1) to Volcan San Cristobal(POI79)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 12.65NM Bearing: 76\u00b0 6 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, continue northeast towards the San Cristobal Volcano<\/p>\n

Volcan San Cristobal(POI79) to Momotombo Volcano(POI80)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 29.48NM Bearing: 126\u00b0 14 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

When you reach the south side of San Cristobal Volcano, turn southeast and follow the line of volcanoes to the western shore of Lake Xolotlan. The ruins of Le\u00f3n Viejo, one of the oldest Spanish colonial settlements in the Americas, lie just south of Puerto Momotombo<\/p>\n

Momotombo Volcano(POI80) to Laguna de Xiloa(POI81)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 19.92NM Bearing: 124\u00b0 10 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue southeast past the small volcanic island of Volcan Momotombito, and the crater lake of Apoyeque<\/p>\n

Laguna de Xiloa(POI81) to Ciudad Sandino(POI82)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 3.59NM Bearing: 176\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head south across the bay to the western edge of Managua, Nicaragua&apos;s capital city<\/p>\n

Ciudad Sandino(POI82) to MNMG(MNMG)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 8.62NM Bearing: 101\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the main thoroughfare of Kennedy Boulevard (Carretera Norte) across the northern side of Managua to the international airport, which is the final stop of this stage<\/p>\n

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