General aviation · Panama City, Panama

Contadora/Raul Arias Espinoza

MPRAOTD
Elevation
43 ft
Coordinates
8°38′N 79°02′W
Local time
America/Panama

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Field information

MPRA runways, fuel & airport data

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

  • Classification

    General aviation

  • Time zone

    America/Panama

  • Country

    Panama

    PA

  • Municipality

    Contadora Island

  • Elevation

    43 ft

  • Position

    8.6288, -79.0347

Flight support

Ground handling, permits & fuel at MPRA.

The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Contadora/Raul Arias Espinoza (MPRA / OTD) in Panama City, Panama, through one 24/7 OCC desk. MPRA 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 MPRA

  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 MPRA

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

  3. 03

    Fuel Arrangements at MPRA

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

  4. 04

    Flight Planning & Dispatch to MPRA

    Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for MPRA: 8° 37′ 44″ N 79° 2′ 5″ W; elevation 43 ft.

  5. 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 MPRA.

  6. 06

    Cargo Operations at MPRA

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

Location

Where MPRA sits in the network

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Operating into MPRA?

Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Contadora/Raul Arias Espinoza — one desk for the whole trip.

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