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Cap. Manuel Nino (MPCH/CHX) — Changuinola, Panama
At a glance
- Operating hours
- 11:00–23:00 UTC
- Customs
- 11:00–23:00 UTC
- Port of entry
- Yes
- Fuel
- JET A-1, 100LL
- Tower
- 118.6
- Runways
- 03/21
- Community check
- 243 days ago
- Elevation
- 19 ft
Times in UTC. Reference only: verify with the AIP and NOTAMs.
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Basic Info
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Runways
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Frequencies
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Operations
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Fuel
1/1
Contacts
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Additional Info
10/10
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Basic Airport Information
- ICAO: MPCH
- Name: Cap. Manuel Nino
- Type: medium_airport
- Category: International
- Latitude: 9.458962
- Longitude: -82.51506
- Elevation: 19 ft
- Country: Panama
- Municipality: Changuinola
- IATA Code: CHX
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: MPZL
- Timezone: America/Panama
- Distance from City: 3.0 km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: No
Runways
Runway 03/21
- Designation: 03/21
- Dimensions: 3609 X 82
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: MIRL, PAPI (RWY 21), REIL (both ends)
- NAVAIDs: BDT VOR-DME (114.90 MHz, 17.2 NM)
- Approach Types: VFR only
- Remarks: Traffic pattern altitude 1,019 ft MSL. Magnetic variation 3.7°W.
Frequencies
- Tower: 118.600 MHz
- Ground: 121.800 MHz
- Operations: 123.700 MHz
- Traffic/Approach: 118.600 MHz
- ATIS: N/A
Operation Hours
Monday
11:00
–
23:00
Tuesday
11:00
–
23:00
Wednesday
11:00
–
23:00
Thursday
11:00
–
23:00
Friday
11:00
–
23:00
Saturday
11:00
–
23:00
Sunday
11:00
–
23:00
- Extra Hours On Request: No
- Remarks: Airport and tower operate 1100-2300 UTC (06:00-18:00 local UTC-5).
Contacts
- AIS Tel: N/A
- ARO Tel: N/A
- MET Tel: N/A
- Admin Tel: +507 66791136
- Health Tel: N/A
- Police Tel: N/A
- Authorities Tel: N/A
- Website: https://mapiex.com
- Remarks: FBO: MAPIEX International (https://mapiex.com). Air Panama reservations: +507 3169000.
Slots / PPR
- Slot Required: No
- PPR Required: Yes
- PPR Contact: N/A
- Remarks: PPR may be required for Private/Part 91 Non-Revenue and Part 135 Charter operations.
Customs
- Open: 11:00
- Close: 23:00
- Phone: N/A
- Extra Hours On Request: No
- Remarks: Customs & Immigration available 1100-2300 UTC (06:00-18:00 local). Per Panama AIP AD 2.5-MPCH.
Fees
- Landing Fee: 4.00 USD per 1000 kg MTOW
- Parking Fee: 2.00 USD per 1000 kg per hour
- Handling Mandatory: No
- Currency: USD
- Remarks: MAPIEX FBO accepts UV-AIR, AVCard, Multiservice, VISA, MasterCard, AMEX.
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: JET A-1
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-04-03
- Remarks: Available via MAPIEX FBO. No current price data.
- Fuel Type: 100LL
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-04-03
- Remarks: AvGas available via MAPIEX FBO. No current price data.
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Yes
- APIS Required: Yes
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: Port of entry with customs/immigration 1100-2300 UTC. Near Costa Rica border (10 km). Landing permit may be required based on aircraft type.
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: N/A
- Curfew End: N/A
- Noise Chapter Min: N/A
- Remarks: Short runway (3,609 ft / 1,100 m). VFR traffic only per AIP.
Alternates
MPBO
- ICAO: MPBO
- Name: Bocas Del Toro Intl
- Distance (NM): 17.2
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: International port of entry. Preferential clearance available via Aerosupport FBO.
MRLM
- ICAO: MRLM
- Name: Limon Intl
- Distance (NM): 42.4
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: Port of entry. Caribbean coast. Immigration available.
MPDA
- ICAO: MPDA
- Name: Enrique Malek Intl
- Distance (NM): 64.3
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: International port of entry. Chiriquí province capital. Immigration available during airport operating hours.
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Panama Permit Requirements
Medium
Landing: 2d
- Overflight Permit: Yes
- Landing Permit: Yes
- Overflight Lead Time: 48 working hours (official); 24 hours often achievable; short-notice possible via duty officer
- Landing Lead Time: 48 working hours (official); 24 hours often achievable
Private / GA Operations:
Private flights require advance customs notification. Generally straightforward.
NOTAMs
No live NOTAM source covers MPCH. Check the official AIS before flight.
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Airport History
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Add a historical factFrequently Asked Questions
- What are the operating hours of MPCH?
- Cap. Manuel Nino operates from 11:00 to 23:00.
- What is the tower frequency at MPCH?
- The tower frequency at Cap. Manuel Nino is 118.6 MHz.
- What fuel is available at MPCH?
- Cap. Manuel Nino offers JET A-1, 100LL.
- Does MPCH require landing permits?
- Yes, landing permits are required for Cap. Manuel Nino (Panama). Permit details for Panama
- Is customs available at MPCH?
- Yes, customs at Cap. Manuel Nino is available from 11:00 to 23:00.
- Does MPCH require slots or PPR?
- PPR is required at Cap. Manuel Nino.
- Where is MPCH located?
- Cap. Manuel Nino (MPCH) is located in Changuinola, Panama.
- What is the IATA code for MPCH?
- The IATA code for Cap. Manuel Nino is CHX.
- Is MPCH a port of entry?
- Yes, Cap. Manuel Nino is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.