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Panama Pacifico (MPPA/BLB) — Balboa, Panama

At a glance

Port of entry
Yes
Fuel
Jet A-1
Elevation
52 ft

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Frequencies 0/4
Operations 0/2
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Additional Info 8/10
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Basic Airport Information

  • ICAO: MPPA
  • Name: Panama Pacifico
  • Type: small_airport
  • Category: International
  • Latitude: 8.91479
  • Longitude: -79.599602
  • Elevation: 52 ft
  • Country: Panama
  • Municipality: Balboa
  • IATA Code: BLB
  • FAA Code: N/A
  • FIR: N/A
  • Timezone: America/Panama
  • Distance from City: 6.4 km
  • VFR: Yes
  • IFR: Yes

Runways

No data available

Frequencies

  • Tower: N/A
  • Ground: N/A
  • Operations: N/A
  • Traffic/Approach: N/A
  • ATIS: N/A

Operation Hours

Monday N/A
Tuesday N/A
Wednesday N/A
Thursday N/A
Friday N/A
Saturday N/A
Sunday N/A
  • Extra Hours On Request: Not recorded
  • Remarks: N/A

Contacts

  • AIS Tel: N/A
  • ARO Tel: N/A
  • MET Tel: N/A
  • Admin Tel: N/A
  • Health Tel: N/A
  • Police Tel: N/A
  • Authorities Tel: N/A
  • Website: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

  • Slot Required: Not recorded
  • PPR Required: No
  • PPR Contact: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Fees

  • Landing Fee: $8.00 per 1,000 kg MTOW
  • Parking Fee: $4.50 per 1,000 kg per hour
  • Handling Mandatory: Yes
  • Currency: USD
  • Remarks: Standard airport fees apply at MPPA.

Fuel Information

  • Fuel Type: Jet A-1
  • Price/L: N/A
  • Last Updated: 2026-02-18
  • Remarks: Standard Jet A-1 available at MPPA.

Immigration

  • Port of Entry: Yes
  • APIS Required: No
  • GAR Required: No
  • Remarks: Major international port of entry. Copa Airlines hub. Full FIS.

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Restrictions

  • Curfew Start: N/A
  • Curfew End: N/A
  • Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
  • Remarks: Primary international gateway. Two terminals. FBO available for GA.

Alternates

MPMG

  • ICAO: MPMG
  • Name: Marcos A Gelabert Intl
  • Distance (NM): 4.4
  • Has IFR: Yes
  • Port of Entry: Yes
  • Immigration Remarks: Port of entry. Domestic and regional hub within Panama City.

MPTO

  • ICAO: MPTO
  • Name: Tocumen Intl
  • Distance (NM): 15.9
  • Has IFR: Yes
  • Port of Entry: Yes
  • Immigration Remarks: APIS required. Immigration and customs at Terminal 1 and Terminal 2. General declaration required. Copa Airlines hub. Panama tourist card for most nationalities.

Airport Services

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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.

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Active NOTAMs

A1277/26
caution
Taxiway restriction
PERSONNEL AND EQPT WORKING BOTH SIDES TWY A, TWY B,TWY D, TWY E AND TWY F. CTN
2026-08-31 20:15 UTC 2026-10-31 23:00 UTC
A1278/26
caution
Runway restriction
PERSONNEL AND EQPT WORKING BOTH SIDES RWY. CTN
2026-08-31 20:15 UTC 2026-10-31 23:00 UTC
A1279/26
caution
Apron restriction
PERSONNEL AND EQPT WORKING NORTH APN. CTN
2026-08-31 20:15 UTC 2026-10-31 23:00 UTC

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Nearby Airports

MPMG Marcos A Gelabert Intl 4 NM MPTO Tocumen Intl 16 NM MPCL Capt. Alex H. Bosquez Airport 15 NM MPMC Chame Mayor Airport 25 NM MPCM Captain Krish E. Persaud Airport 26 NM MPEJ Enrique Adolfo Jimenez Airport 31 NM MPFS Fort Sherman Airport 34 NM MPRA Raul Arias Espinoza Airport 38 NM

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions
What fuel is available at MPPA?
Panama Pacifico offers Jet A-1.
Does MPPA require landing permits?
Yes, landing permits are required for Panama Pacifico (Panama). Permit details for Panama
Where is MPPA located?
Panama Pacifico (MPPA) is located in Balboa, Panama.
What is the IATA code for MPPA?
The IATA code for Panama Pacifico is BLB.
Is MPPA a port of entry?
Yes, Panama Pacifico is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.
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