Changuinola Captain Manuel Niño International Airport (CHX): Codes, Runways & Location
Changuinola Captain Manuel Niño International Airport (IATA: CHX · ICAO: MPCH) is a medium-sized airport serving Changuinola, Panama. It lies at 9.4590° N, 82.5151° W, 19 ft (6 m) above sea level.
Overview of Changuinola Captain Manuel Niño International Airport
Changuinola Captain Manuel Niño International Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Changuinola in Panama. It is identified by the IATA code CHX and the ICAO code MPCH. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Changuinola Captain Manuel Niño International Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 1100 m (3609 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support small turboprops and light business 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 19 ft (6 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Bocas del Toro "Isla Colón" International Airport (BOC) 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 ≈ 1,100 m — turboprop capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Changuinola Captain Manuel Niño International Airport
Where is Changuinola Captain Manuel Niño International Airport located?
Changuinola Captain Manuel Niño International Airport is located in Changuinola, Panama. Its coordinates are 9.4590° N, 82.5151° W.
What is the airport code for Changuinola Captain Manuel Niño International Airport?
Changuinola Captain Manuel Niño International Airport has an IATA code of CHX and an ICAO code of MPCH.
How long is the runway at Changuinola Captain Manuel Niño International Airport?
Changuinola Captain Manuel Niño International Airport's longest runway is about 1100 m (3609 ft), which can support small turboprops and light business jets.
How many runways does Changuinola Captain Manuel Niño International Airport have?
Changuinola Captain Manuel Niño International Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Changuinola Captain Manuel Niño International Airport a major airport?
Changuinola Captain Manuel Niño International Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport with scheduled service.
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