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Tocumen International Airport

Aeropuerto Internacional de Tocumen
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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 / 9.07139; -79.38361
Website tocumenpanama.aero
Map
PTY is located in Panama
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Location in Panama
Runway
Runway Length Surface
m ft
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

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.

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Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Aeropuerto Internacional de Tocumen para niños

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