Bocas del Toro "Isla Colón" International Airport (BOC): Codes, Runways & Location
Bocas del Toro "Isla Colón" International Airport (IATA: BOC · ICAO: MPBO) is a medium-sized airport serving Isla Colón, Panama. It lies at 9.3408° N, 82.2508° W, 10 ft (3 m) above sea level.
Overview of Bocas del Toro "Isla Colón" International Airport
Bocas del Toro "Isla Colón" International Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Isla Colón in Panama. It is identified by the IATA code BOC and the ICAO code MPBO. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Bocas del Toro "Isla Colón" International Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 1500 m (4921 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support regional turboprops and regional jets, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 10 ft (3 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Changuinola Captain Manuel Niño International Airport (CHX) about 32 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 1,500 m — regional-jet capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Bocas del Toro "Isla Colón" International Airport
Where is Bocas del Toro "Isla Colón" International Airport located?
Bocas del Toro "Isla Colón" International Airport is located in Isla Colón, Panama. Its coordinates are 9.3408° N, 82.2508° W.
What is the airport code for Bocas del Toro "Isla Colón" International Airport?
Bocas del Toro "Isla Colón" International Airport has an IATA code of BOC and an ICAO code of MPBO.
How long is the runway at Bocas del Toro "Isla Colón" International Airport?
Bocas del Toro "Isla Colón" International Airport's longest runway is about 1500 m (4921 ft), which can support regional turboprops and regional jets.
How many runways does Bocas del Toro "Isla Colón" International Airport have?
Bocas del Toro "Isla Colón" International Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Bocas del Toro "Isla Colón" International Airport a major airport?
Bocas del Toro "Isla Colón" International Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport with scheduled service.
About this data
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