Ruben Cantu Airport (SYP): Codes, Runways & Location
Ruben Cantu Airport (IATA: SYP · ICAO: MPSA) is a medium-sized airport serving Santiago, Panama. It lies at 8.0856° N, 80.9453° W, 272 ft (83 m) above sea level.
Overview of Ruben Cantu Airport
Ruben Cantu Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Santiago in Panama. It is identified by the IATA code SYP and the ICAO code MPSA. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Ruben Cantu Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 1200 m (3937 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. The field elevation is 272 ft (83 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Alonso Valderrama Airport (CTD) about 60 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 ≈ 1,200 m — regional-jet capable
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Seaports near Ruben Cantu Airport
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Frequently Asked Questions about Ruben Cantu Airport
Where is Ruben Cantu Airport located?
Ruben Cantu Airport is located in Santiago, Panama. Its coordinates are 8.0856° N, 80.9453° W.
What is the airport code for Ruben Cantu Airport?
Ruben Cantu Airport has an IATA code of SYP and an ICAO code of MPSA.
How long is the runway at Ruben Cantu Airport?
Ruben Cantu Airport's longest runway is about 1200 m (3937 ft), which can support regional turboprops and regional jets.
How many runways does Ruben Cantu Airport have?
Ruben Cantu Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Ruben Cantu Airport a major airport?
Ruben Cantu Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport.
About this data
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