Airliner at the gate with a jet bridge and ground crew

International Hub · Panama

MPTOPTY

Tocumen International Airport

Tocumen, Panama

ICAO

MPTO

IATA

PTY

Category

International Hub

Elevation

135 ft

Country

Panama

Flight Support Services

Flight Support Services at MPTO

The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Tocumen International Airport (MPTO / PTY) in Tocumen, 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.

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.

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.

Tocumen International Airport publishes rescue and fire fighting cover of ICAO Cat 9; airport category A as published.

Jet A1 Fuel at MPTO

Fuel on record at Tocumen International Airport: Jet fuel only. Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors.

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′ 16″ N 79° 22′ 59″ W; elevation 135 ft; local time UTC-5.

Crew & Passenger Services in Tocumen

Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Tocumen.

Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at MPTO.

Cargo Operations at MPTO

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

Field Information

Tocumen International Airport

Latitude
9° 4′ 16″ N
Longitude
79° 22′ 59″ W
ICAO code
MPTO
IATA code
PTY
Municipality
Tocumen
Timezone
UTC-5
Traffic
—
Fuel Type
Jet fuel only
Fire Category
ICAO Cat 9
Airport Category
A
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OCC Dispatch Desk

Planning A Flight To PTY?

Send us your aircraft, schedule, and requirements. Our duty dispatcher will confirm applicable permit lead times, handling arrangements, and available Jet A1 pricing for MPTO.

Submit flight inquiry for MPTO

Operational Notes

Frequently Asked Questions – MPTO

What are the ICAO and IATA codes for Tocumen International Airport?

The ICAO code is MPTO and the IATA code is PTY.

Is Jet A1 available at MPTO?

Yes. Fuel on record at Tocumen International Airport is Jet fuel only; into-plane pricing and fuel releases are arranged by our OCC.

What is the fire category at MPTO?

Tocumen International Airport publishes rescue and fire fighting cover of ICAO Cat 9.

What time zone does MPTO operate in?

Tocumen International Airport operates on UTC-5.

How do I request ground handling or a permit for MPTO?

Send your aircraft, schedule, and requirements to occ@thenetworkplan.com. Our duty dispatcher will confirm applicable permit lead times, handling arrangements, and available Jet A1 pricing for MPTO.