Sambú Airport (SAX): Codes, Runways & Location
Sambú Airport (IATA: SAX · ICAO: PA-SAX) is a small airport serving Boca de Sábalo, Panama. It lies at 8.0263° N, 78.2096° W, 32 ft (10 m) above sea level.
Overview of Sambú Airport
Sambú Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a small airport, serving the area of Boca de Sábalo in Panama. It is identified by the IATA code SAX and the ICAO code PA-SAX. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Sambú Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 600 m (1969 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support light general-aviation aircraft, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: concrete. The field elevation is 32 ft (10 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Garachiné Airport (GHE) about 18 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 ≈ 600 m — light general-aviation capable
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Seaports near Sambú Airport
Sea–air intermodal connections: the nearest seaports to Sambú Airport, for combined air–sea freight, port-to-airport transfers and regional logistics planning.
Frequently Asked Questions about Sambú Airport
Where is Sambú Airport located?
Sambú Airport is located in Boca de Sábalo, Panama. Its coordinates are 8.0263° N, 78.2096° W.
What is the airport code for Sambú Airport?
Sambú Airport has an IATA code of SAX and an ICAO code of PA-SAX.
How long is the runway at Sambú Airport?
Sambú Airport's longest runway is about 600 m (1969 ft), which can support light general-aviation aircraft.
How many runways does Sambú Airport have?
Sambú Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with concrete surfacing.
Is Sambú Airport a major airport?
Sambú Airport is classified as a small airport.
About this data
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