Operational Corporate & alternate

MPPA / BLB

Panama Pacífico International Airport — the former Howard Air Force Base, on the west side of the Canal. A corporate field and a practical alternate to Tocumen and Albrook.

LocationPanama Pacífico, Arraiján (west of the Canal)

RoleCorporate and alternate field

StatusOperational, year-round

Nearest cityPanama City (~25–35 min via the Canal bridges)

Airport operational snapshot

Simplified schematic · not for navigation

ICAO / IATAMPPA / BLB

Runway18 / 36 — 8,501 × 148 ft

ATS1100–0300

FuelJet A1100–0300

Customs1100–0300

RFFCAT 7

AD elevation50 ft

Operational note

Airport information shown here is provided for preliminary trip-planning purposes only. Operating hours, requirements and restrictions may change. FLYVEX confirms current conditions with the applicable authorities and service providers for each operation.

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Services we coordinate here

Ground handling Jet-A fuel CAA permits Immigration Crew & pax logistics Catering

Operational notes

[PENDIENTE: dato operativo] Confirm any GA/business-aviation-specific customs coordination requirements.

[PENDIENTE: dato operativo] Jet-A uplift lead time and payment options.

[PENDIENTE: dato operativo] GA ramp / overnight parking availability and slot requirements.

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