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Tocumen International Airport

Aeropuerto Internacional de Tocumen

IATA: PTY
ICAO: MPTO
FAA LID: PTY

Summary

Airport type

Public

Operator

Tocumen S.A.

Serves

Panama City, Panama

Location

Tocumen

Hub for

Copa Airlines

Elevation AMSL

135 ft / 41 m

Coordinates

9°04′17″N 79°23′01″W / 9.07139°N 79.38361°W

Website

tocumenpanama.aero

Map

PTY

Location in Panama

Runway

Runway	Length		Surface
Runway	m	ft	Surface
03R/21L	3,050	10,007	Concrete
03L/21R	2,682	8,799	Asphalt

Statistics (2018)

Passengers	16,242,679

Source: WAD STV GCM

Tocumen International Airport (Spanish: Aeropuerto Internacional de Tocumen) is the main international airport for Panama City, the capital of Panama. It is a very important airport because it serves as the main base for Copa Airlines. This airport acts like a central meeting point, connecting flights to and from the Caribbean, South, North, and Central America. It's a busy place where many people start or end their journeys.

About Tocumen Airport
- How the Airport Works
  - Busy Travel Hub
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About Tocumen Airport

Tocumen International Airport is one of the busiest airports in Latin America. It helps millions of travelers each year. The airport is located near the city of Tocumen. This location makes it easy for people to travel to and from Panama City.

How the Airport Works

Airports need special equipment to help planes land and take off safely. Tocumen Airport has two main runways. These are like long, flat roads for airplanes. One runway is 3,050 meters long and made of concrete. The other is 2,682 meters long and made of asphalt.

Busy Travel Hub

In 2018, over 16 million passengers used Tocumen Airport. This shows how important it is for travel in the region. Many people from different countries pass through this airport every day. It helps connect people and businesses across the Americas.