Airport Description
Tocumen International Airport is the regional hub for many commercial and cargo airliners. In 2019, over 16 million national and international passengers were mobilized through this airport terminal. Its operations average from 400 to 420 flights per day.
Every airline company must request for their operating permit at the Civil Aeronautics Authority of Panama (AAC). Only then will AAC submit to Tocumen, S.A., said information in order to achieve the pertinent analysis concerning facilities and capacity. If and only if the airport is able to guarantee a minimal service level (parking position, boarding hall and passenger check-in counters) proceeds to its approval and informs the AAC, who notifies the airline.
Airport Location and Contact |
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Country |
Panama |
Province or District |
Panama City |
Nearest Town or City |
Panama City (24.5 km) |
Airport’s Complete Name |
Tocumen International Airport, S.A. |
Latitude |
9.66666667 |
Longitude |
78.38333333 |
Elevation (ft and m) |
135 ft /41 m |
IATA Code |
PTY |
ICAO Code |
OACI |
Managing Company or Airport Authority |
Tocumen S.A. |
Management Contact Person |
General Manager Mr. Raffoul Arab 238-2704 / 2703 |
Open From (hours) |
00:00 |
Open To (hours) |
00:00 |
Airport Picture
Description and Contacts of Key Companies
The main services offered at the Tocumen International Airport are the following:
- Airliners
- Main Operator (passengers): Copa Airlines, followed by the Avianca Taca Group
- Main Operator (cargo): DHL Group
- Handlers: (5) Ground handling service providers and (5) passenger billing providers
- Fuel Provider: CLH Aviación, S.A.
- In-Flight Kitchen: Sky Chef
- Cargo handling and storage companies: COPADASA, UPS, DHL, FEDEX, PACT
- Private Flight Service Companies and Fixed Based Operators (FBOs): Aerosupport, MAPIEX, Blas, Signature
For more information on airport contacts, please see the following link: 4.5 Airport Companies Contact List.
Information on some aviation service providers can be found at: http://www.azfreight.com/
Passenger and Cargo Performance Indicators
Currently standing-by to receive a completed Terminal 2, which will mean improvements in runways (in addition to taxiways, and the same for the project of a third airport runway).
The airport sustains parking for 13 conventional aircrafts, and 3 combined for wide body aircraft.
Performance for 2019 |
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Per Year |
Per Month |
Per Day |
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Total Aircraft Movements |
N/A |
N/A |
420 |
Total Passengers |
16,242,679 |
1,353,557 |
45,119 |
Total Capacity of the Airport (MT) |
270,366 |
270,366 |
270,366 |
Current Activity of the Airport (MT) |
168,108 |
168,108 |
168,108 |
Runways
The general condition of the airport runways is carried out operationally. A predominant difficulty for runway use is the weather.
Runway #1 |
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Runway Dimensions |
3,050 m x 45 m |
Orientation |
N/A |
Surface |
Concrete |
Runway #2 |
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Runway Dimensions |
2,682 m x 45 m |
Orientation |
N/A |
Surface |
Tarmac |
Helipads
Sustains parking positions apt for helicopters (with guided parking).
Helipad |
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Present |
Yes |
Largest Helicopter that can Land |
Any |
Width and Length (m) |
N/A |
Surface |
Airport Infrastructure Details
The equipment of the airdrome is provided with preventive maintenance. Some of the difficulties the carriers report at the airdromes are delays due to customs paperwork.
Currently, in process of certification for operation and security by the ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization).
Customs |
Yes |
JET A-1 fuel |
Yes |
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Immigration |
Yes |
AVGAS 100 |
Yes |
Terminal Building |
Yes |
Single Point Refueling |
Yes |
Passenger Terminal |
Yes |
Air Starter Units |
Yes |
Cargo terminal |
Yes |
Ground Power (mobile) |
Yes |
Pax Transport to Airfield |
Yes |
Ground Handling Services |
Yes |
Control Tower |
Yes |
Latrine Servicing |
Yes |
Weather Facilities |
Yes |
Fire Fighting Category (ICAO) |
Yes |
Catering Services |
Yes |
De-icing Equipment |
Yes |
Base Operating Room |
Yes |
Parking Ramp Lighting |
Yes |
Airport Radar |
Yes |
Approach & Runway Lights |
Yes |
NDB |
Yes |
VOR |
Yes |
ILS |
Yes |
Airport Operation Details
Operating Details |
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Maximum Sized Aircraft that can be Offloaded on Bulk Cargo |
B737’s |
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Maximum Sized Aircraft that can be Offloaded on Pallet |
B737’s |
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Total Aircraft Parking Area (m²) |
N/A | ||
Storage Area (m3 and MT) |
35,000 |
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Handling Equipment |
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Elevators / Hi Loaders |
N/A |
Max Capacity (MT) |
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Max Height (m) |
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Loading Ramps |
Yes |
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Other Comments |
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Customs Guidance
Customs cargo processes usually take two (2) hours improvements in technology would reduce this operational time. Customs office is located at the entrance of the cargo building of Tocumen International Airport, Anden Building, with business hours from 07:00 a.m. -to- 06:00 p.m.
For more information on customs in Panamá, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information.
Storage Facilities
The airport cargo terminal has six (6) warehouses with direct access to the platform. Bottlenecks are believed to take place upon customs operations.
Airfield Costs
Navigation Charges
Charges |
Aircraft Weight - MTOW (kg) |
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0 - 7,000 |
7,001 - 136,000 |
136,001 and over |
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Navigation (per journey) USD - $ |
N/A | N/A | N/A |
Landing USD - $ |
N/A | N/A | N/A |
Night Landing USD - $ |
N/A | N/A | N/A |
Night Take-Off USD - $ |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Parking |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Handling Charges |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Fuel Rate
Price per Litre USD - $ |
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Jet A-1 |
N/A |
Avgas |
N/A |
Cargo Terminal Rate
Import Charges |
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Type of Charge |
Rate USD - $ per kg |
Comments |
Handling Charge |
0.01 |
N/A |
Break Bulk Fee |
N/A |
N/A |
Diplomatic Mail |
N/A |
N/A |
Strong Room – per consignment |
N/A |
N/A |
Cold Storage Fee |
N/A |
N/A |
Delivery Outside Normal Working Hours |
N/A |
N/A |
Preparation of substitute AOA – Invoice – Receipt |
N/A |
N/A |
Storage per Day |
N/A |
N/A |
Export |
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Handling Charges – Un-palletized Cargo |
N/A |
N/A |
International Air Waybill |
N/A |
N/A |
Local Air Waybill |
N/A |
N/A |
Air Way Bill Amendment - Cancellation |
N/A |
N/A |
Air Way Bill Documentation |
N/A |
N/A |
Diplomatic Mail |
N/A |
N/A |
Storage Charges per Day |
N/A |
N/A |
Security
Overall, the security of the airport is considered good, with on-site support of the SENAN (National Aeronaval Service), as well as with the Fire Department of Panama. Management continuously reviews security plans of the airport with the national security authorities.