Tocumen International Airport
the Panama City, Panama airport guide for PTY/MPTO.
Search aircraft on LineaumTocumen International Airport (PTY/MPTO) is Panama’s international airport serving the explicitly named destination Panama City, Panama. The Civil Aviation Authority of Panama’s AIP places the airport in Tocumen, Panama District and Province, and identifies the aerodrome as international.
The airport is outside central Panama City. Confirm current airport procedures, NOTAMs, handling, customs, aircraft acceptance and the road transfer for the requested movement. This record is not associated with Panama City, Florida.
- Distance
- Tocumen district; transfer to the city required
- Runway
- 3,050m
- Operating
- Check current AIP, NOTAMs, airport and handling information for the movement.
- Fuel
- Confirm current fuel and handling with the airport or FBO
- Customs
- Confirm current customs and immigration arrangements with the airport, handler and operator.
- FBOs
- Confirm directly
Private aviation suitability
Panama’s AIP identifies Tocumen as an international aerodrome in the district and province of Panama.
- Panama City, Panama international access
- Airport-specific PTY requests
Key operational facts
Airport access and operating details should be confirmed for the aircraft and requested date.
- Runway summary
- 3,050m
- Published hours
- Check current AIP, NOTAMs, airport and handling information for the movement.
- Fuel
- Confirm current fuel and handling with the airport or FBO
- Customs
- Confirm current customs and immigration arrangements with the airport, handler and operator.
- ICAO
- MPTO
- IATA
- PTY
- Facility type
- airport
Runway information
Runway dimensions are one part of an aircraft performance assessment; weather, weight, temperature, runway condition and operator approvals also matter.
- Identifier
- 03L/21R
- Length
- 3,050m
- Width
- 45m
- Surface
- Asphalt
Slots, PPR and operating context
Coordination requirements can vary by movement, season and airport procedure.
- Other constraints
- Large international airport procedures, traffic, runway/taxiway notices and handling coordination may affect the movement.
FBO and handling
This guide does not identify a current FBO or handling provider. Confirm the provider, operating hours and services directly before travel.
Aircraft suitability
Aircraft selection remains subject to performance calculations, passenger and baggage requirements, weather, runway condition and operator approval.
- Aircraft accepted under current MPTO airport, runway and handling procedures
Verify runway, performance, parking, handling and airport procedures for the aircraft and date.
Access to Panama City, Panama
Ground transfer times are approximate and traffic-dependent.
- Distance
- Tocumen district, Panama Province
- Planning note
- Plan ground transport from Tocumen to the actual Panama City address and account for local traffic.
Destination served
This airport guide covers private-aviation access for the destination.
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Frequently asked questions: PTY
What are the codes for Tocumen International Airport?
Tocumen International Airport uses IATA code PTY and ICAO code MPTO.
Is Tocumen in Panama City, Florida?
No. Tocumen is in Panama City District, Panama Province, Panama. This airport and destination are explicitly disambiguated from Florida.
Is Tocumen in central Panama City?
No. The airport is in Tocumen district. Plan a road transfer to the actual city address.
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