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Tocumen International Airport

IATA PTYICAO MPTO🇵🇦 Tocumen
Coordinates
9.0714°N, 79.3835°W
Elevation
135 ft (41 m)
Type
Large airport
Region
PA-8
Time zone
Panama(UTC-05:00)
Magnetic variation
5.8° W

Daylight today(Jul 13, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:43
Sunrise
06:06
Sunset
18:42
Civil dusk
19:05

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 Tocumen International Airport

Tocumen International Airport

Tocumen International Airport is the primary international airport serving Panama City, the capital of Panama. The airport serves as the hub for Copa Airlines and is a regional hub to and from the Caribbean, South, North and Central America and additionally features routes to some European cities as well as cargo flights to Qatar.

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

Live weather

MPTO

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 (2)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
03R / 21L10,006 ft / 3,050 m148 ftConLightedOpen
03L / 21R8,800 ft / 2,682 m200 ftAspLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (7)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
ACCPANAMA CON133.300 MHz
ACCPANAMA CON133.000 MHz
APPPANAMA APP119.700 MHz
CLDCLNC DEL129.800 MHz
GNDGND121.900 MHz
MISCVFR ADVSY SVC121.200 MHz
TWRTWR118.100 MHz

Navaids(4)

Airlines & destinations

Nonstop destinations (72)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date.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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Tocumen International Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Tocumen International Airport?

The ICAO code for Tocumen International Airport is MPTO, and its IATA code is PTY.

Where is Tocumen International Airport located?

Tocumen International Airport is large airport located in Tocumen, Panama, at an elevation of 135 ft (41 m).

How many runways does Tocumen International Airport have?

Tocumen International Airport has 2 runways, the longest being 10,006 ft / 3,050 m.

Which airlines fly to Tocumen International Airport?

Airlines historically serving Tocumen International Airport include AeroMéxico, Air France, Alitalia, American Airlines, Avianca - Aerovias Nacionales de Colombia, Condor Flugdienst, among 18 carriers (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from Tocumen International Airport?

Historical data lists 72 nonstop destinations from Tocumen International Airport. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is Tocumen International Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Tocumen International Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Tocumen International Airport is approximately 5.8° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Tocumen International Airport?

The nearest airport to Tocumen International Airport is La Joya Airport (PA-0008), about 9.4 nm to the ene, followed by Capt. Alex H. Bosquez Airport and Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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