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Tocumen International Airport (MPTO / PTY)

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MPTO airport at a glance

ICAO code
MPTO
IATA code
PTY
City
Tocumen
Region
Panama
Country
Panama
Elevation
135 ft (41 m)
Time zone
America/Panama (UTC-5)
Coordinates
9.0714° N, 79.3835° W
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Weather & airport info MPTO

Current weather

Marginal visual conditions (MVFR)observed 03 Oct, 19:00 UTC
Wind
8 kt (15 km/h) from northeast (40°)
Visibility
5 km
Weather
Thunderstorm with rain
Clouds
few clouds at 500 ft, broken clouds at 1,400 ft
Temperature
25 °C (dew point 25 °C)
Pressure (QNH)
1,011 hPa
Original weather report (METAR)
METAR MPTO 031900Z 04008KT 5000 TSRA FEW005 BKN014CB 25/25 Q1011 TEMPO 5000

Forecast (TAF)

  • 03 Oct, 18:00–00:00 UTC
    6 kt (11 km/h) from east-northeast (70°) · visibility 10 km or more · scattered clouds at 1,800 ft, scattered clouds at 9,000 ft
  • 03 Oct, 19:00–23:00 UTCtemporarily
    8 kt (15 km/h) from south (170°) · visibility 6 km · Thunderstorm with rain · scattered clouds at 1,600 ft, scattered clouds at 9,000 ft
  • 04 Oct, 01:00–05:00 UTCtemporarily
    6 kt (11 km/h) from west (280°) · visibility 10 km or more · no significant weather
  • 04 Oct, 06:00–10:00 UTCtemporarily
    2 kt (4 km/h) from variable directions
Original forecast (TAF)
TAF MPTO 031740Z 0318/0424 07006KT 9999 SCT018 SCT090 TEMPO 0319/0323 17008KT 6000 TSRA SCT016CB SCT090 TEMPO 0401/0405 28006KT 9999 NSW TEMPO 0406/0410 VRB02KT

Airport

Elevation
135 ft (41 m)
Sunrise / Sunset
06:05 / 18:07 local time

Runways

RunwayLengthSurfaceLighted
03R/21L3,050 m (10,006 ft)concreteyes
03L/21R2,682 m (8,800 ft)asphaltyes

Radio frequencies

  • Approach: 119.7
  • Clearance: 129.8
  • Ground: 121.9
  • Tower: 118.1

For information only — not for flight planning. Weather can change quickly; always rely on official reports. Sources: aviationweather.gov (NOAA), OurAirports.

Airport map MPTO

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Runways white, taxiways yellow with designators — closed taxiways and runways per NOTAM in red.

RunwayTaxiwayclosed (NOTAM)Map data: © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap, imagery © Maxar

Closed per NOTAM: RWY 3L/21R, TWY S2, TWY L* (* partly closed)

Official charts

Aerodrome, approach and ground charts are published by the national air navigation service in its AIP:

EUROCONTROL: nationale AIS-Websites →

For information only — not for navigation. Always use current official charts and NOTAMs.

Current NOTAMs for MPTO(8)

NOTAMs (Notices to Air Missions) announce short-term changes at an airport — closed runways or taxiways, unserviceable approach aids, obstacles, airspace restrictions.

  • ClosedRunway: closedA1546/26· until 05 Oct, 18:15 UTC

    Runway 03L/21R closed

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    RWY 03L/21R CLSD

    A1546/26 NOTAMN
 Q)MPZL/QMRLC/IV/NBO/A/000/999/0904N07923W005
 A)MPTO B)2610031745 C)2610051815
 D)1745-1815 DLY
 E)RWY 03L/21R CLSD

    Hours: 1745-1815 DLY

  • Out of serviceILS glide path: unserviceableA1521/26· from 07 Oct, 15:00 UTC · until 09 Oct, 18:00 UTC

    The ILS/GS/DME (Instrument Landing System/Glide Slope/Distance Measuring Equipment) with frequency 330.2 MHz/channel 44X for approach 330.2 at Panama/Tocumen Airport is out of service. The ILS guides aircraft to the runway in poor visibility.

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    ILS/GS/DME INAT 330.2MHZ/CH44X U/S

    A1521/26 NOTAMN
 Q)MPZL/QIGAS/I/NBO/A/000/999/0904N07923W005
 A)MPTO B)2610071500 C)2610091800
 D)1500-1800 DLY
 E)ILS/GS/DME INAT 330.2MHZ/CH44X U/S

    Hours: 1500-1800 DLY

  • Out of serviceILS localizer: unserviceableA1520/26· from 05 Oct, 15:00 UTC · until 06 Oct, 18:00 UTC

    The instrument landing system (ILS) and localizer (LOC) with frequency 110.7 MHz are out of service. The ILS guides aircraft to the runway in poor visibility.

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    ILS/LOC INAT 110.7MHZ U/S

    A1520/26 NOTAMN
 Q)MPZL/QILAS/I/NBO/A/000/999/0904N07923W005
 A)MPTO B)2610051500 C)2610061800
 D)1500-1800
 E)ILS/LOC INAT 110.7MHZ U/S

    Hours: 1500-1800

  • ClosedTaxiway: closedA1539/26· from 04 Oct, 04:00 UTC · until 04 Oct, 06:00 UTC

    Taxiway J at Panama/Tocumen airport is closed from position 109 to position 114. Please exercise caution.

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    TWY J CLSD FM PSN 109 TIL PSN 114. CTN

    A1539/26 NOTAMN
 Q)MPZL/QMXLC/IV/M/A/000/999/0904N07923W005
 A)MPTO B)2610040400 C)2610040600
 E)TWY J CLSD FM PSN 109 TIL PSN 114. CTN
  • ClosedTaxiway: closedA1552/26· until 05 Oct, 17:00 UTC

    Taxiway S2 closed in FRONT of position 204

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    TWY S2 CLSD IN FRONT OF PSN 204

    A1552/26 NOTAMN
 Q)MPZL/QMXLC/IV/M/A/000/999/0904N07923W005
 A)MPTO B)2610030702 C)2610051700
 E)TWY S2 CLSD IN FRONT OF PSN 204
  • ClosedTaxiway: closedA1526/26· until 06 Oct, 23:00 UTC

    Taxiway L is closed from the intersection with taxiway Q to the intersection with taxiway S2. Exercise caution.

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    TWY L CLSD FM INT TWY Q TIL INT TWY S2. CTN

    A1526/26 NOTAMN
 Q)MPZL/QMXLC/IV/M/A/000/999/0904N07923W005
 A)MPTO B)2610012152 C)2610062300
 E)TWY L CLSD FM INT TWY Q TIL INT TWY S2. CTN
  • NoticeTaxiwayA1531/26· until 28 Dec, 23:00 UTC

    Taxiway B is available only for aircraft up to reference code letter D.

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    TWY B AVBL TIL ACFT REF CODE LETTER D.

    A1531/26 NOTAMR A0873/26
 Q)MPZL/QMXXX/IV/M/A/000/999/0904N07923W005
 A)MPTO B)2610020108 C)2612282300
 E)TWY B AVBL TIL ACFT REF CODE LETTER D.
  • NoticeObstacleA1456/26· until 30 Oct, 22:00 UTC

    A lighted obstacle (crane) is located near the airport. Its top is 71.49 feet above sea level. Exercise caution.

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    OBST (CRANE)LGTD LOC FLW COORD: 090334.88N 0792346.26W ELEV 71.49FT. CTN

    A1456/26 NOTAMN
 Q)MPZL/QOBXX/IV/M/A/000/999/0904N07923W005
 A)MPTO B)2609241200 C)2610302200
 E)OBST (CRANE)LGTD LOC FLW COORD:
 090334.88N 0792346.26W
 ELEV 71.49FT. CTN

For information only — not for flight planning or operational use. Always rely on an official pre-flight briefing. This list may be incomplete or out of date. Explanations and expanded abbreviations are generated automatically — the original text is authoritative. Source: FAA NOTAM Management Service (SWIM).

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MPTO airport FAQ

Are there any restrictions at Tocumen airport (MPTO) today?

There are currently 5 valid NOTAMs for Tocumen (MPTO). According to NOTAM, at least one runway or the aerodrome itself is closed. Affected: Runway: closed; Taxiway: closed. 3 more NOTAMs start in the coming days. For information only — not for flight planning or operational use. Always rely on an official pre-flight briefing. This list may be incomplete or out of date.

What is the weather at Tocumen airport (MPTO)?

According to the latest weather report for MPTO (METAR, 03 Oct, 19:00 UTC): Marginal visual conditions (MVFR). Wind 8 kt (15 km/h) from northeast (40°), visibility 5 km, temperature 25 °C (dew point 25 °C). Thunderstorm with rain. For information only — not for flight planning. Weather can change quickly; always rely on official reports.

How long are the runways at Tocumen airport (MPTO)?

Tocumen (MPTO) has 2 runways: runway 03R/21L with 3,050 m (10,006 ft), concrete and runway 03L/21R with 2,682 m (8,800 ft), asphalt. The longest is 3,050 m.

What are the radio frequencies at Tocumen airport (MPTO)?

Frequencies at MPTO: Tower 118.1 MHz and Ground 121.9 MHz. For information only — always rely on the published AIP.

What are the airport codes of Tocumen International Airport?

The ICAO code is MPTO and the IATA code is PTY. ICAO codes are used by air traffic control and pilots, e.g. in flight plans; IATA codes appear on tickets and baggage tags.

What is the elevation of MPTO airport?

Tocumen International Airport sits at 135 ft (41 m) above sea level. Local time zone: America/Panama.

Can I fly to MPTO by private jet?

Whether a private jet can operate into Tocumen International Airport depends on runway length, opening hours, customs and immigration rules as well as slot and handling availability, among other things. PrivJet checks this with the operating carrier for every request.

Are there empty legs from or to MPTO?

There are currently 2 empty legs departing from and 2 arriving at Tocumen International Airport. Empty legs are repositioning flights at heavily reduced prices; the list is updated several times a day.