
Regional airport · Panama City, Panama
Panama City/Marcos Gelabert Intl
- Elevation
- 31 ft
- Coordinates
- 8°58′N 79°33′W
- Local time
- America/Panama
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Field information
MPMG runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Panama City/Marcos Gelabert Intl (MPMG/PAC) has one runway, 01/19, 5,906 ft (1,800 m) long of asphalt. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1 only. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 5. Operating hours: 1100-0300Z. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at MPMG, 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
Albrook
Elevation
31 ft
Position
8.9733, -79.5556
Fuel
Jet A-1 only
Fire & rescue
RFFS category 5
Operating hours
1100-0300Z
Runways · MPMG
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 5,906 ft (1,800 m) | 98 ft | asphalt | Lighted |
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at MPMG.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Panama City/Marcos Gelabert Intl (MPMG / PAC) in Panama City, Panama, through one 24/7 OCC desk. MPMG 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 MPMG
One 24/7 OCC desk
- 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.
- 02
Ground Handling at MPMG
Direct FBO and handler coordination at MPMG covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
- 03
Fuel Arrangements at MPMG
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at MPMG is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
- 04
Flight Planning & Dispatch to MPMG
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for MPMG: 8° 58′ 24″ N 79° 33′ 20″ W; elevation 31 ft.
- 05
Crew & Passenger Services in Panama City
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Panama City. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at MPMG.
- 06
Cargo Operations at MPMG
Support for freighter operations into MPMG covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where MPMG sits in the network
Nearest airports in our network
- MPPABalboa/Panama Pacifico InternationalBalboa, Panama4 NM217°→
- MPTOPanama/Tocumen InternationalPanama City, Panama12 NM060°→
- MPEJColon/Enrique Adolfo JimenezColon, Panama30 NM321°→
- MPRAContadora/Raul Arias EspinozaPanama City, Panama37 NM124°→
- MPSMRio Hato/Capt Scarlett R Martinez IntlRio Hato, Panama49 NM223°→
- MPCEHerrera/Alonso ValderramaChitre, Panama78 NM221°→
Operating into MPMG?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Panama City/Marcos Gelabert Intl — one desk for the whole trip.