Tocumen, PA 🇵🇦 Large International Airport Scheduled Service
MPTO
PTY
135 ft
PA-8
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Loading...GPS Code: MPTO
Local Code: Not available
Location: 9.07136° N, -79.383499° E
Continent: NA
Type: Large International Airport
Keywords: La Joya No 1
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| Designation | Length | Width | Surface | Status |
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03L/21R |
8800 ft | 200 ft | ASP | Active Lighted |
03R/21L |
10006 ft | 148 ft | CON | Active Lighted |
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| ACC | PANAMA CON | 133.0 MHz |
| ACC | PANAMA CON | 133.3 MHz |
| APP | PANAMA APP | 119.7 MHz |
| CLD | CLNC DEL | 129.8 MHz |
| GND | GND | 121.9 MHz |
| MISC | VFR ADVSY SVC | 121.2 MHz |
| TWR | TWR | 118.1 MHz |
Official, authorized airport taxis are available 24/7 outside the arrivals hall. Fares to Panama City are typically based on a zone system, and it is recommended to agree on the price before starting your trip. Ride-sharing services like Uber and Cabify also operate from designated pick-up areas at the airport.
Major international and local car rental companies have counters in the arrivals area of both terminals. Agencies include Hertz, Avis, Budget, Sixt, National, Alamo, and others. Booking in advance is highly recommended for better availability and pricing. A valid driver's license, passport, and credit card are required.
Tocumen Airport is directly connected to the city's public transit network. The Aeropuerto station on Line 2 of the Metro de Panamá offers a fast and inexpensive way to travel to the city center. Additionally, the MiBus public bus system (Route E489) connects the airport to the Corredor Sur and other city locations. A rechargeable Metro Bus card is needed for both services and can be purchased at the airport.
I connected in PTY twice in the last week and both times I found the satellite with gates around #30 full of people and very hot as though the A/C wasn’t working, while the other areas of the terminal were at a good temperature. Both gifts and food are significantly overpriced, which came as a surprise. $4 - $6 for a bottle of water, nearly $30 for a soft toy. The first time, my connecting flight changed gates and I couldn’t find it on the screens, nor was it announced. I couldn’t reach airline staff at a nearby gate because of a security blockade and security staff told me to speak to airline staff at another gate because they simply didn’t know anything. At another gate, airline staff did help, but blamed the airport, and told us the new gate, though incremented by one, was at the other side of the terminal and I should hurry because the flight is already boarding. Certainly not the best airport experience I’ve had in 20 years of travelling by air.