Regional airport · David, Panama

David/Enrique Malek International

MPDADAV
Elevation
89 ft
Coordinates
8°23′N 82°26′W
Local time
America/Panama

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Field information

MPDA runways, fuel & airport data

Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.

David/Enrique Malek International (MPDA/DAV) has one runway, 04/22, 8,530 ft (2,600 m) long of asphalt. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1 only. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 7. Operating hours: 1100 - 0300Z. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at MPDA, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.

  • Classification

    Regional airport

  • Time zone

    America/Panama

  • Country

    Panama

    PA

  • Municipality

    David

  • Elevation

    89 ft

  • Position

    8.3890, -82.4364

  • Fuel

    Jet A-1 only

  • Fire & rescue

    RFFS category 7

  • Operating hours

    1100 - 0300Z

Runways · MPDA

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLighting
04/228,530 ft (2,600 m)148 ftasphaltLighted

Flight support

Ground handling, permits & fuel at MPDA.

The Network Plan coordinates flight support at David/Enrique Malek International (MPDA / DAV) in David, Panama, through one 24/7 OCC desk. MPDA is listed in our network as a regional airport. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.

Services coordinated at MPDA

  1. 01

    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.

  2. 02

    Ground Handling at MPDA

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

  3. 03

    Fuel Arrangements at MPDA

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

  4. 04

    Flight Planning & Dispatch to MPDA

    Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for MPDA: 8° 23′ 20″ N 82° 26′ 11″ W; elevation 89 ft.

  5. 05

    Crew & Passenger Services in David

    Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into David. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at MPDA.

  6. 06

    Cargo Operations at MPDA

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

Location

Where MPDA sits in the network

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