EL Real Airport
Daylight today(Jul 15, 2026, local time)
About 12h 33m 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 EL Real Airport
El Real de Santa María Airport is an airstrip serving the small town of El Real de Santa María, in the Darién Province of Panama. El Real is 6.5 kilometres (4.0 mi) southwest of Yaviza, the southern end of the North American section of the Pan American Highway. There are no paved roads between the two towns.
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Map
Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.
Runways (0)
No runway data recorded for this airport.
Nearby airports
Great-circle distance and true bearing from EL Real Airport.
Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code for EL Real Airport?
EL Real Airport uses the IATA code ELE.
Where is EL Real Airport located?
EL Real Airport is small airport located in El Real de Santa María, Panama, at an elevation of 65 ft (20 m).
What time zone is EL Real Airport in?
EL Real Airport is in the America/Panama time zone (UTC-05:00).
What is the magnetic variation at EL Real Airport?
The magnetic variation (declination) at EL Real Airport is approximately 6.7° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.
What airports are near EL Real Airport?
The nearest airport to EL Real Airport is Yaviza Airport (PYV), about 3.6 nm to the ne, followed by Miraflores Airport and Sambú Airport.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. EL Real Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.