
General aviation · Pedasi, Panama
Pedasi/Capt. J. Montenegro
- Elevation
- 148 ft
- Coordinates
- 7°32′N 80°03′W
- Local time
- America/Panama
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Field information
MPPD runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Pedasi/Capt. J. Montenegro (MPPD/PDM) has one runway, 17/35, 3,281 ft (1,000 m) long of asphalt. Operating hours: Sunrise to sunset. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at MPPD, 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
Pedasí
Elevation
148 ft
Position
7.5348, -80.0433
Operating hours
Sunrise to sunset
Runways · MPPD
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | 3,281 ft (1,000 m) | 49 ft | asphalt | — |
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at MPPD.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Pedasi/Capt. J. Montenegro (MPPD / PDM) in Pedasi, Panama, through one 24/7 OCC desk. MPPD 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 MPPD
One 24/7 OCC desk
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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.
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Ground Handling at MPPD
Direct FBO and handler coordination at MPPD covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
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Fuel Arrangements at MPPD
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at MPPD is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
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Flight Planning & Dispatch to MPPD
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for MPPD: 7° 32′ 5″ N 80° 2′ 36″ W; elevation 148 ft.
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Crew & Passenger Services in Pedasi
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Pedasi. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at MPPD.
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Cargo Operations at MPPD
Support for freighter operations into MPPD covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where MPPD sits in the network
Nearest airports in our network
- MPCEHerrera/Alonso ValderramaChitre, Panama35 NM321°→
- MPSMRio Hato/Capt Scarlett R Martinez IntlRio Hato, Panama51 NM354°→
- MPSAVeraguas/Santiago/Ruben CantuVeraguas, Panama63 NM302°→
- MPPABalboa/Panama Pacifico InternationalBalboa, Panama87 NM018°→
- MPMGPanama City/Marcos Gelabert IntlPanama City, Panama91 NM019°→
- MPTOPanama/Tocumen InternationalPanama City, Panama100 NM023°→
Operating into MPPD?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Pedasi/Capt. J. Montenegro — one desk for the whole trip.