Punta Huete Airport Project in Nicaragua

Project Background

In 2024, the Punta Huete Airport renovation and expansion project officially commenced in Managua, Nicaragua, as a key infrastructure initiative to upgrade regional aviation transportation capacity. This project includes terminal reconstruction, navigation lighting system upgrading, power distribution network renovation, and fire safety system optimization, aiming to meet international civil aviation safety standards and accommodate increased passenger and cargo traffic.

Located in a tropical climate zone, the airport area faces long-term high temperature, heavy humidity, strong ultraviolet radiation, and occasional soil moisture accumulation. Meanwhile, civil aviation projects impose strict requirements on electrical safety, fire performance, electromagnetic compatibility, and certification compliance. As a professional wire and cable supplier, Dongguan GERITEL Electrical Co., Ltd. provided a full set of certified cable solutions for this project, ensuring stable and safe power operation throughout the airport.

Taugh Challenges 

The EPC contractor of the Punta Huete Airport project faced several prominent pain points in electrical supporting construction. First, ordinary wires could not adapt to the tropical climate, with risks of insulation aging, cracking, and short circuit under long-term humidity and high temperature. Second, civil aviation scenarios required high flame retardancy and low smoke characteristics to ensure personnel safety in case of emergency. Third, all electrical materials must have complete international certifications to pass airport acceptance and local regulatory review. In addition, the project had a tight construction period, requiring fast production and on-time delivery without delaying the overall progress.

The customer hoped to find a one-stop supplier with rich experience in infrastructure projects, stable product quality, complete certification, and efficient delivery capacity, so as to solve the application problems of wires in complex airport environment at one time.

Customized Cable Solutions for Airport Scenarios

Combined with the design drawings and actual working conditions of Punta Huete Airport, Dongguan GERITEL formulated a targeted cable application plan, covering main power supply, outdoor lighting, control signal, fire protection system and other links. The core cables used include XHHW-2 electric wire power cable, MC Cable, PLTC, and other certified products, with complete specifications to match different power demand scenarios.

XHHW‑2, its cross‑linked polyethylene (XLPE) is rated 90°C wet and dry, certified under UL 44, is mainly used for outdoor runway lighting systems, oil depot power supply, and main power branch lines of the terminal. With a rated voltage of 600V and XLPE insulation material, it supports stable operation at 90°C in both dry and humid environments. We supplied specifications from 8 AWG to 4/0 AWG, including 1/C 6 AWG for navigation lighting circuits and 3/C 2 AWG for terminal power distribution. Compared with ordinary PVC wires, XHHW-2 has stronger UV resistance, moisture resistance, and corrosion resistance, effectively avoiding insulation damage caused by long-term exposure and humidity, which is highly suitable for open-air and semi-open-air areas of the airport.

MC Cable (Metal Clad Cable) certified to UL 1569 is applied to indoor power transmission of the terminal, including power supply for air conditioning, lighting, escalators and other important equipment. Adopting metal armored structure, it has excellent mechanical protection performance, resists extrusion and impact during construction, and can be directly laid without additional conduits, improving construction efficiency. The flame retardant performance meets VW-1 standard, which meets the strict fire protection requirements of public buildings in airports.

PLTC Tray Cable certified under UL 13 is used for control and signal transmission of the airport’s intelligent system, including navigation equipment monitoring, fire alarm system, baggage handling device control, etc. We provide shielded types of 4 pairs to 12 pairs 18 AWG, which effectively resist electromagnetic interference and ensure stable transmission of navigation and security signals. Low smoke and halogen-free materials reduce harmful gas emission in case of fire, complying with international civil aviation safety specifications.

Quality & Safety Assurance with Complete Certifications

Quality and certification are the core advantages that make customers choose Dongguan GERITEL. All cables supplied for Punta Huete Airport project have complete UL certification, with clear and valid certificate numbers, which can be smoothly verified by local regulatory authorities and airport acceptance teams.

Each batch of cables has passed salt spray test, ultraviolet aging test, high and low temperature cycle test and vertical combustion test, fully simulating the tropical climate environment of Nicaragua. High-purity oxygen-free copper conductor reduces power loss and ensures stable power transmission. XLPE and LSZH materials have excellent aging resistance and environmental protection performance, extending the service life of the cable and reducing later maintenance costs.

We have established a complete quality traceability system, from raw material incoming inspection to finished product delivery, each process has detailed records and test reports, so that customers can rest assured in use and acceptance.

Efficient Delivery & On-Site Support

To match the tight construction period of Punta Huete Airport, we set up a special project docking team to quickly respond to technical consultation and plan optimization. After confirming the order, the production department arranged priority scheduling, completed mass production within 25 days, and adopted waterproof and moisture-proof packaging suitable for long-distance ocean transportation.

Through optimized logistics channels, all cables were delivered to the project site on schedule, without delay or loss. Our technical personnel provided remote guidance for cable laying and connection, put forward professional suggestions for construction in humid environment, and helped the installation team complete the wiring work efficiently, ensuring the smooth progress of electrical construction.

Application Performance

Up to now, the cable system of Punta Huete Airport project has been put into trial operation, and all indicators meet the design standards. XHHW-2 electric wire power cable operates stably in outdoor navigation lighting and humid areas, showing good weather resistance. MC Cable and PLTC provide safe and reliable support for indoor power and signal systems.

The project successfully passed the electrical safety acceptance of the airport management department, and the customer affirmed our product quality, certification completeness and delivery efficiency. The cable solution effectively solves the problems of climate adaptation, fire safety and certification compliance, providing a solid electrical guarantee for the official operation of the airport.

Long-Term Partnership

The successful application in Punta Huete Airport project has further verified Dongguan GERITEL’s strength in providing cable solutions for infrastructure projects in Central America. Complete UL certification, weather-resistant product performance, efficient delivery capacity and professional technical services help customers reduce construction risks and improve project quality.

For government infrastructure, aviation, energy and other projects in Nicaragua and surrounding countries, we can provide customized wire and cable solutions according to local climate and standards, helping customers complete project construction smoothly and pass acceptance smoothly.

Contact Us

If you are looking for reliable UL-certified cables for airport, photovoltaic, energy storage or infrastructure projects in Central America, welcome to contact Dongguan GERITEL Electrical Co., Ltd. We provide stable quality, complete certification and on-time delivery services to support your project success.

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