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Tocumen Intl (MPTO/PTY) — Panama City, Panama
Tocumen Intl (MPTO/PTY) serves Panama City, Panama. This is a major international airport with 2 runways (03L/21R, 03R/21L). Field elevation is 135 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.
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1 field confirmation,
last one 3 days ago.
83%
Data Complete
43 of 52 points
Missing: Operations, Contacts
Section Breakdown
Basic Info
7/7
Runways
4/4
Frequencies
3/4
Operations
0/2
Fuel
1/1
Contacts
0/2
Additional Info
8/10
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Basic Airport Information
- ICAO: MPTO
- Name: Tocumen Intl
- Type: large_airport
- Category: International
- Latitude: 9.07136
- Longitude: -79.383499
- Elevation: 135 ft
- Country: Panama
- Municipality: Panama City
- IATA Code: PTY
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: N/A
- Timezone: America/Panama
- Distance from City: 19.9 km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: Yes
Runways
Runway 03L/21R
- Designation: 03L/21R
- Dimensions: 8800 X 200
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: YES
- NAVAIDs: NDB, VOR-DME
- Approach Types: ILS CAT I, RNAV (GPS), VOR/DME
- Remarks: N/A
Runway 03R/21L
- Designation: 03R/21L
- Dimensions: 10006 X 148
- Surface: CON
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: YES
- NAVAIDs: NDB, VOR-DME
- Approach Types: ILS CAT I, RNAV (GPS), LOC
- Remarks: N/A
Frequencies
- Tower: 118.100 MHz
- Ground: 121.900 MHz
- Operations: 119.700 MHz
- Traffic/Approach: 129.800 MHz
- 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: No
- 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: No
- PPR Required: No
- PPR Contact: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Fees
- Landing Fee: $7.50 per metric ton MTOW
- Parking Fee: $3.50 per metric ton MTOW per 24 hours
- Handling Mandatory: Yes
- Currency: USD
- Remarks: Tocumen International Airport, Panama City. Tocumen S.A. fees. USD is legal tender in Panama (Balboa pegged 1:1). Major regional hub.
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: Jet A-1
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-02-18
- Remarks: Competitive pricing for the region. Panama Canal zone access to international fuel markets.
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Yes
- GENDEC Required: Yes
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: APIS required. Immigration and customs at Terminal 1 and Terminal 2. General declaration required. Copa Airlines hub. Panama tourist card for most nationalities.
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: N/A
- Curfew End: N/A
- Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
- Remarks: No curfew. Sea-level airport. Tropical climate with afternoon thunderstorms, especially May-November rainy season. Dual runway system.
Alternates
MPMG
- ICAO: MPMG
- Name: Marcos A Gelabert Intl
- Distance (NM): 11.8
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: Port of entry. Domestic and regional hub within Panama City.
MPPA
- ICAO: MPPA
- Name: Panama Pacifico
- Distance (NM): 15.9
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: Major international port of entry. Copa Airlines hub. Full FIS.
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.
Active NOTAMs
A0975/26
warning
Runway closed
RWY 03L/21R CLSD
2026-07-24 17:30:00
2026-07-24 18:30:00
A0971/26
info
Runway closed
RWY 03R/21L CLSD
2026-07-23 04:00:00
2026-07-26 10:00:00
W0424/26
caution
Approach procedure changed
AERODROME [US DOD E-IPL ONLY] STAR RNAV (GNSS) RWY 21R (LODOP 1C) CHG AS FOLLOWS: ROUTE DESCRIPTION - CHG WAYPOINT UGETO TO LIVAP. REST DATA UNCHG.
2026-07-07 13:51:00
2026-08-06 00:01:00
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Airport History
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Explore HistoryFrequently Asked Questions
- What is the tower frequency at MPTO?
- The tower frequency at Tocumen Intl is 118.1 MHz.
- What fuel is available at MPTO?
- Tocumen Intl offers Jet A-1.
- Does MPTO require landing permits?
- Yes, landing permits are required for Tocumen Intl (Panama).
- Where is MPTO located?
- Tocumen Intl (MPTO) is located in Panama City, Panama.
- What is the IATA code for MPTO?
- The IATA code for Tocumen Intl is PTY.
- How long is the runway at MPTO?
- The main runway at Tocumen Intl (03L/21R) measures 8800 X 200.
- Does MPTO have an ILS approach?
- Yes, Tocumen Intl has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runways 03L/21R, 03R/21L.
- Is MPTO a port of entry?
- Yes, Tocumen Intl is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.