Regional airport · La Palma, Panama

Captain Ramon Xatruch

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Elevation
30 ft
Coordinates
8°24′N 78°09′W
Local time
America/Panama

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Field information

MPLP runways, fuel & airport data

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

  • Time zone

    America/Panama

  • Country

    Panama

    PA

  • Municipality

    La Palma

  • Elevation

    30 ft

  • Position

    8.4067, -78.1417

Flight support

Ground handling, permits & fuel at MPLP.

The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Captain Ramon Xatruch (MPLP / PLP) in La Palma, Panama, through one 24/7 OCC desk. MPLP is listed in our network. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.

Services coordinated at MPLP

  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 MPLP

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

  3. 03

    Fuel Arrangements at MPLP

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

  4. 04

    Flight Planning & Dispatch to MPLP

    Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for MPLP: 8° 24′ 24″ N 78° 8′ 30″ W; elevation 30 ft.

  5. 05

    Crew & Passenger Services in La Palma

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

  6. 06

    Cargo Operations at MPLP

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

Location

Where MPLP sits in the network

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Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Captain Ramon Xatruch — one desk for the whole trip.

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