General aviation · Balboa, Panama

Balboa/Panama Pacifico International

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Elevation
52 ft
Coordinates
8°55′N 79°36′W
Local time
America/Panama

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Field information

MPPA runways, fuel & airport data

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

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 MPPA, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.

  • Classification

    General aviation

  • Time zone

    America/Panama

  • Country

    Panama

    PA

  • Municipality

    Panamá City

  • Elevation

    52 ft

  • Position

    8.9148, -79.5996

  • Fuel

    Jet A-1 only

  • Fire & rescue

    RFFS category 7

  • Operating hours

    1100-0300Z

Flight support

Ground handling, permits & fuel at MPPA.

The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Balboa/Panama Pacifico International (MPPA / BLB) in Balboa, Panama, through one 24/7 OCC desk. MPPA is listed in our network as a general aviation. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.

Services coordinated at MPPA

  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 MPPA

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

  3. 03

    Fuel Arrangements at MPPA

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

  4. 04

    Flight Planning & Dispatch to MPPA

    Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for MPPA: 8° 54′ 53″ N 79° 35′ 59″ W; elevation 52 ft.

  5. 05

    Crew & Passenger Services in Balboa

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

  6. 06

    Cargo Operations at MPPA

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

Location

Where MPPA sits in the network

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Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Balboa/Panama Pacifico International — one desk for the whole trip.

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