Tocumen International Airport facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Tocumen International Airport
Aeropuerto Internacional de Tocumen
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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 | ||||||||||||||
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Source: WAD STV GCM
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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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See also
In Spanish: Aeropuerto Internacional de Tocumen para niños