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Changuinola Captain Manuel Niño International Airport

IATA CHXICAO MPCH🇵🇦 Changuinola
Coordinates
9.4590°N, 82.5151°W
Elevation
19 ft (6 m)
Type
Medium airport
Region
PA-1
Time zone
Costa Rica(UTC-06:00)
Magnetic variation
3.8° W

Daylight today(Jul 15, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
04:55
Sunrise
05:18
Sunset
17:55
Civil dusk
18:18

About 12h 37m 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 Changuinola Captain Manuel Niño International Airport

Changuinola "Capitan Manuel Niño" International Airport is an airport serving Changuinola, the capital of the Changuinola District in the Bocas del Toro Province in Panama. The name is in honor of the first Panamanian pilot.

Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.

Changuinola Captain Manuel Niño International Airport has no reporting station; showing the nearest: MPDA.

Live weather

MPDA

Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
03 / 213,609 ft / 1,100 m82 ftAspLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (3)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
GNDGND121.800 MHz
RDOBOCAS RDO123.700 MHz
TWRCHANGUINOLA TWR118.600 MHz

Airlines & destinations

Airlines (1)
Nonstop destinations (1)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date. Check current schedules.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Changuinola Captain Manuel Niño International Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Changuinola Captain Manuel Niño International Airport?

The ICAO code for Changuinola Captain Manuel Niño International Airport is MPCH, and its IATA code is CHX.

Where is Changuinola Captain Manuel Niño International Airport located?

Changuinola Captain Manuel Niño International Airport is medium airport located in Changuinola, Panama, at an elevation of 19 ft (6 m).

How many runways does Changuinola Captain Manuel Niño International Airport have?

Changuinola Captain Manuel Niño International Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 3,609 ft / 1,100 m.

Which airlines fly to Changuinola Captain Manuel Niño International Airport?

Airlines historically serving Changuinola Captain Manuel Niño International Airport include Metro Batavia (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from Changuinola Captain Manuel Niño International Airport?

Historical data lists 1 nonstop destination from Changuinola Captain Manuel Niño International Airport. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is Changuinola Captain Manuel Niño International Airport in?

Changuinola Captain Manuel Niño International Airport is in the America/Costa Rica time zone (UTC-06:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Changuinola Captain Manuel Niño International Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Changuinola Captain Manuel Niño International Airport is approximately 3.8° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Changuinola Captain Manuel Niño International Airport?

The nearest airport to Changuinola Captain Manuel Niño International Airport is Finca 67 Airport (MP17), about 1.8 nm to the sse, followed by Finca 32 Airport and Deborah Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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