Airliner at the gate with a jet bridge and ground crew

Regional Airport · Panama

MPCHCHX

Changuinola Captain Manuel Niño International Airport

Changuinola, Panama

ICAO

MPCH

IATA

CHX

Category

Regional Airport

Elevation

19 ft

Country

Panama

Flight Support Services

Flight Support Services at MPCH

The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Changuinola Captain Manuel Niño International Airport (MPCH / CHX) in Changuinola, Panama, through one 24/7 OCC desk.

MPCH 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 MPCH

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

Fuel Arrangements at MPCH

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

Flight Planning & Dispatch to MPCH

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

Planning reference for MPCH: 9° 27′ 32″ N 82° 30′ 54″ W; elevation 19 ft; local time UTC-5.

Crew & Passenger Services in Changuinola

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

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

Cargo Operations at MPCH

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

Field Information

Changuinola Captain Manuel Niño International Airport

Latitude
9° 27′ 32″ N
Longitude
82° 30′ 54″ W
ICAO code
MPCH
IATA code
CHX
Municipality
Changuinola
Timezone
UTC-5
Traffic
—
Fuel Type
—
Fire Category
—
Airport Category
—
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OCC Dispatch Desk

Planning A Flight To CHX?

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

Submit flight inquiry for MPCH

Operational Notes

Frequently Asked Questions – MPCH

What are the ICAO and IATA codes for Changuinola Captain Manuel Niño International Airport?

The ICAO code is MPCH and the IATA code is CHX.

What time zone does MPCH operate in?

Changuinola Captain Manuel Niño International Airport operates on UTC-5.

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

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 MPCH.