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Small airport

Playón Chico Airport

IATA PYCICAO PA-0013🇵🇦 Ukupseni
Coordinates
9.3069°N, 78.2353°W
Elevation
18 ft (5 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
PA-GY
Time zone
Panama(UTC-05:00)
Magnetic variation
6.6° W

Daylight today(Jul 15, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:38
Sunrise
06:01
Sunset
18:38
Civil dusk
19:01

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 Playón Chico Airport

Playón Chico Airport

Playón Chico Airport is an airport serving Ukupseni, an island in the San Blas Archipelago in the Guna Yala comarca of Panama.

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

Map

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

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
03 / 212,428 ft / 740 mConUnlitOpen

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Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date.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 Playón Chico Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the airport code for Playón Chico Airport?

Playón Chico Airport uses the IATA code PYC.

Where is Playón Chico Airport located?

Playón Chico Airport is small airport located in Ukupseni, Panama, at an elevation of 18 ft (5 m).

How many runways does Playón Chico Airport have?

Playón Chico Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 2,428 ft / 740 m.

Which airlines fly to Playón Chico Airport?

Airlines historically serving Playón Chico Airport include Metro Batavia (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from Playón Chico Airport?

Historical data lists 1 nonstop destination from Playón Chico Airport. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is Playón Chico Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Playón Chico Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Playón Chico Airport is approximately 6.6° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Playón Chico Airport?

The nearest airport to Playón Chico Airport is Wannukandi Airport (NBL), about 6 nm to the ese, followed by Wannukandi Airport and Tupile Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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