Tocumen International Airport (PTY): Codes, Runways & Location
Tocumen International Airport (IATA: PTY · ICAO: MPTO) is a large airport serving Tocumen, Panama. It lies at 9.0714° N, 79.3835° W, 135 ft (41 m) above sea level.
Overview of Tocumen International Airport
Tocumen International Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of Tocumen in Panama. It is identified by the IATA code PTY and the ICAO code MPTO. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Tocumen International Airport has 2 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 3050 m (10006 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surfaces: asphalt, concrete. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 135 ft (41 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport (PAC) about 22 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 ≈ 3,050 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Seaports near Tocumen International Airport
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Frequently Asked Questions about Tocumen International Airport
Where is Tocumen International Airport located?
Tocumen International Airport is located in Tocumen, Panama. Its coordinates are 9.0714° N, 79.3835° W.
What is the airport code for Tocumen International Airport?
Tocumen International Airport has an IATA code of PTY and an ICAO code of MPTO.
How long is the runway at Tocumen International Airport?
Tocumen International Airport's longest runway is about 3050 m (10006 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Tocumen International Airport have?
Tocumen International Airport has 2 runways recorded in the dataset, with asphalt, concrete surfacing.
Is Tocumen International Airport a major airport?
Tocumen International Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
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