General aviation · Rio Hato, Panama

Rio Hato/Capt Scarlett R Martinez Intl

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Elevation
105 ft
Coordinates
8°23′N 80°08′W
Local time
America/Panama

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Field information

MPSM runways, fuel & airport data

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

Rio Hato/Capt Scarlett R Martinez Intl (MPSM/RIH) has one runway, 17/35, 8,038 ft (2,450 m) long of asphalt. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1 only. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 7. Operating hours: 1100-0300Z ATND SKD 1100-0300Z. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at MPSM, 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

    Río Hato

  • Elevation

    105 ft

  • Position

    8.3759, -80.1279

  • Fuel

    Jet A-1 only

  • Fire & rescue

    RFFS category 7

  • Operating hours

    1100-0300Z ATND SKD 1100-0300Z

Runways · MPSM

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLighting
17/358,038 ft (2,450 m)148 ftasphaltLighted

Flight support

Ground handling, permits & fuel at MPSM.

The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Rio Hato/Capt Scarlett R Martinez Intl (MPSM / RIH) in Rio Hato, Panama, through one 24/7 OCC desk. MPSM 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 MPSM

  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 MPSM

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

  3. 03

    Fuel Arrangements at MPSM

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

  4. 04

    Flight Planning & Dispatch to MPSM

    Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for MPSM: 8° 22′ 33″ N 80° 7′ 40″ W; elevation 105 ft.

  5. 05

    Crew & Passenger Services in Rio Hato

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

  6. 06

    Cargo Operations at MPSM

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

Location

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Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Rio Hato/Capt Scarlett R Martinez Intl — one desk for the whole trip.

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