International hub · Panama City, Panama

Panama/Tocumen International

MPTOPTY
Elevation
135 ft
Coordinates
9°04′N 79°23′W
Local time
America/Panama

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Field information

MPTO runways, fuel & airport data

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

Panama/Tocumen International (MPTO/PTY) has 2 runways; the longest, 03R/21L, is 10,006 ft (3,050 m) of concrete. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1 only. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 9. Operating hours: Open 24 hours (H24). Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at MPTO, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.

  • Classification

    International hub

  • Time zone

    America/Panama

  • Country

    Panama

    PA

  • Municipality

    Tocumen

  • Elevation

    135 ft

  • Position

    9.0714, -79.3835

  • Fuel

    Jet A-1 only

  • Fire & rescue

    RFFS category 9

  • Operating hours

    Open 24 hours (H24)

  • Airport category

    A

    No special crew requirements

Runways · MPTO

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLighting
03R/21L10,006 ft (3,050 m)148 ftconcreteLighted
03L/21R8,800 ft (2,682 m)200 ftasphaltLighted

Flight support

Ground handling, permits & fuel at MPTO.

The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Panama/Tocumen International (MPTO / PTY) in Panama City, Panama, through one 24/7 OCC desk. MPTO is listed in our network as an international hub. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.

Services coordinated at MPTO

  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 MPTO

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

  3. 03

    Fuel Arrangements at MPTO

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

  4. 04

    Flight Planning & Dispatch to MPTO

    Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for MPTO: 9° 4′ 17″ N 79° 23′ 1″ W; elevation 135 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 MPTO.

  6. 06

    Cargo Operations at MPTO

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

Location

Where MPTO sits in the network

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Operating into MPTO?

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

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