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Panamá Pacífico International Airport

IATA BLBICAO MPHO🇵🇦 Panamá City
Coordinates
8.9148°N, 79.5996°W
Elevation
52 ft (16 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
PA-10
Time zone
Panama(UTC-05:00)
Magnetic variation
5.6° W

Daylight today(Jul 15, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:44
Sunrise
06:07
Sunset
18:43
Civil dusk
19:05

About 12h 36m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Panamá Pacífico International Airport

Panamá Pacífico International Airport

Panamá Pacífico International Airport is a commercial airport in Panama. It is located on the site of the former Howard Air Force Base, a United States Air Force base that was within the Panama Canal Zone. Panama City can be reached by crossing the nearby Bridge of the Americas.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

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Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
18 / 368,500 ft / 2,591 m148 ftAspUnlitOpen

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Panamá Pacífico International Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Panamá Pacífico International Airport?

The ICAO code for Panamá Pacífico International Airport is MPHO, and its IATA code is BLB.

Where is Panamá Pacífico International Airport located?

Panamá Pacífico International Airport is small airport located in Panamá City, Panama, at an elevation of 52 ft (16 m).

How many runways does Panamá Pacífico International Airport have?

Panamá Pacífico International Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 8,500 ft / 2,591 m.

What time zone is Panamá Pacífico International Airport in?

Panamá Pacífico International Airport is in the America/Panama time zone (UTC-05:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Panamá Pacífico International Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Panamá Pacífico International Airport is approximately 5.6° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Panamá Pacífico International Airport?

The nearest airport to Panamá Pacífico International Airport is Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport (PAC), about 4.4 nm to the ne, followed by Capt. Alex H. Bosquez Airport and Tocumen International Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Panamá Pacífico International Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.