Airliner at the gate with a jet bridge and ground crew

Regional Airport · Panama

MPBOBOC

Bocas del Toro "Isla Colón" International Airport

Isla Colón, Panama

ICAO

MPBO

IATA

BOC

Category

Regional Airport

Elevation

10 ft

Country

Panama

Flight Support Services

Flight Support Services at MPBO

The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Bocas del Toro "Isla Colón" International Airport (MPBO / BOC) in Isla Colón, Panama, through one 24/7 OCC desk.

MPBO is listed in our network as a regional airport. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.

Overflight & Landing Permits – Panama

Efficient coordination of overflight, landing, ad hoc, and seasonal block permit applications with the civil aviation authority of Panama.

Applicable permit lead times for Panama are confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.

For airline operators, navigation fee verifications, overflight charge audits, and CAA account reconciliations for Panama are managed end-to-end.

Ground Handling at MPBO

Direct FBO and handler coordination at MPBO covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.

Bocas del Toro "Isla Colón" International Airport publishes rescue and fire fighting cover of ICAO Cat 4.

Fuel Arrangements at MPBO

Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at MPBO is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.

Flight Planning & Dispatch to MPBO

Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring.

Planning reference for MPBO: 9° 20′ 28″ N 82° 15′ 4″ W; elevation 10 ft; local time UTC-5.

Crew & Passenger Services in Isla Colón

Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Isla Colón.

Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at MPBO.

Cargo Operations at MPBO

Support for freighter operations into MPBO covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.

Field Information

Bocas del Toro "Isla Colón" International Airport

Latitude
9° 20′ 28″ N
Longitude
82° 15′ 4″ W
ICAO code
MPBO
IATA code
BOC
Municipality
Isla Colón
Timezone
UTC-5
Traffic
—
Fuel Type
—
Fire Category
ICAO Cat 4
Airport Category
—
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OCC Dispatch Desk

Planning A Flight To BOC?

Send us your aircraft, schedule, and requirements. Our duty dispatcher will confirm applicable permit lead times, handling arrangements, and available Jet A1 pricing for MPBO.

Submit flight inquiry for MPBO

Operational Notes

Frequently Asked Questions – MPBO

What are the ICAO and IATA codes for Bocas del Toro "Isla Colón" International Airport?

The ICAO code is MPBO and the IATA code is BOC.

What is the fire category at MPBO?

Bocas del Toro "Isla Colón" International Airport publishes rescue and fire fighting cover of ICAO Cat 4.

What time zone does MPBO operate in?

Bocas del Toro "Isla Colón" International Airport operates on UTC-5.

How do I request ground handling or a permit for MPBO?

Send your aircraft, schedule, and requirements to occ@thenetworkplan.com. Our duty dispatcher will confirm applicable permit lead times, handling arrangements, and available Jet A1 pricing for MPBO.