Does MPWN require landing permits?

Yes, landing permits are required for San Blas Airport (Panama).

Where is MPWN located?

San Blas Airport (MPWN) is located in Warsobtugua, Panama.

What is the IATA code for MPWN?

The IATA code for San Blas Airport is NBL.

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San Blas Airport (MPWN/NBL) — Warsobtugua, Panama

San Blas Airport (MPWN/NBL) serves Warsobtugua, Panama. This is a small airport Field elevation is 17 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.

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Missing: Runways, Frequencies, Operations, Fuel, Contacts

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Runways 0/4

Frequencies 0/4

Operations 0/2

Fuel 0/1

Contacts 0/2

Additional Info 3/10

Data last updated: 2026-04-02

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Basic Airport Information

ICAO: MPWN
Name: San Blas Airport
Type: small_airport
Category: Domestic
Latitude: 9.452863
Longitude: -78.97892
Elevation: 17 ft
Country: Panama
Municipality: Warsobtugua
IATA Code: NBL
FAA Code: N/A
FIR: N/A
Timezone: America/Panama
Distance from City: N/A km
VFR: Yes
IFR: No

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: 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

Immigration

Port of Entry: No
GENDEC Required: No
GAR Required: No
Remarks: N/A

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

C0204/06 caution

Runway restriction

OPN RWY CON LAS FLW CARACTERISTICAS: NOMBRE:ACHUTUPO COORD:091120,78N 0775939.07W (WGS-84) LOC: 1 NM AL S DE LA ISLA DE ACHUTUPO UBICACION COMARCA KUNA YALA ELEV: 1FT ORIENTACION: 18/36 DIMENSIONES: 500 X 15 M SFC: CONCRETO HR: HJ RMK: WT MAX DE TKOF 12500LB, OPERADOR LA CO…

2006-12-15 11:00:00 Until further notice

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Nearby Airports

MPVR El Porvenir Airport 7 NM MPTO Tocumen Intl 33 NM MPCL Capt. Alex H. Bosquez Airport 38 NM MPMG Marcos A Gelabert Intl 45 NM MPPA Panama Pacifico 49 NM MPRA Raul Arias Espinoza Airport 50 NM MPEJ Enrique Adolfo Jimenez Airport 53 NM MPFS Fort Sherman Airport 58 NM

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does MPWN require landing permits?: Yes, landing permits are required for San Blas Airport (Panama).
Where is MPWN located?: San Blas Airport (MPWN) is located in Warsobtugua, Panama.
What is the IATA code for MPWN?: The IATA code for San Blas Airport is NBL.

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