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Airport Description

Tocumen International Airport is the regional hub for many commercial and cargo airliners.  In 2019, over 16 million national and international passengers were mobilized through this airport terminal.  Its operations average from 400 to 420 flights per day.  

Every airline company must request for their operating permit at the Civil Aeronautics Authority of Panama (AAC). Only then will AAC submit to Tocumen, S.A., said information in order to achieve the pertinent analysis concerning facilities and capacity. If and only if the airport is able to guarantee a minimal service level (parking position, boarding hall and passenger check-in counters) proceeds to its approval and informs the AAC, who notifies the airline.


Airport Location and Contact

Country

Panama

Province or District

Panama City

Nearest Town or City
with Distance from Airport

Panama City (24.5 km)

Airport’s Complete Name

Tocumen International Airport, S.A.

Latitude

9.66666667

Longitude

78.38333333

Elevation (ft and m)

135 ft /41 m

IATA Code

PTY

ICAO Code

OACI

Managing Company or Airport Authority

Tocumen S.A.

Management Contact Person

General Manager

Mr. Raffoul Arab

238-2704 / 2703

Open From (hours)

00:00

Open To (hours)

00:00


 

Airport Picture


Description and Contacts of Key Companies

The main services offered at the Tocumen International Airport are the following:

  • Airliners
    • Main Operator (passengers): Copa Airlines, followed by the Avianca Taca Group
    • Main Operator (cargo): DHL Group
  • Handlers: (5) Ground handling service providers and (5) passenger billing providers
  • Fuel Provider: CLH Aviación, S.A.
  • In-Flight Kitchen: Sky Chef
  • Cargo handling and storage companies: COPADASA, UPS, DHL, FEDEX, PACT
  • Private Flight Service Companies and Fixed Based Operators (FBOs): Aerosupport, MAPIEX, Blas, Signature

For more information on airport contacts, please see the following link: 4.5 Airport Companies Contact List.

Information on some aviation service providers can be found at: http://www.azfreight.com/


Passenger and Cargo Performance Indicators

Currently standing-by to receive a completed Terminal 2, which will mean improvements in runways (in addition to taxiways, and the same for the project of a third airport runway).

The airport sustains parking for 13 conventional aircrafts, and 3 combined for wide body aircraft. 

Performance for 2019


Per Year

Per Month

Per Day

Total Aircraft Movements

N/A

N/A

420

Total Passengers

16,242,679

1,353,557

45,119

Total Capacity of the Airport (MT)

270,366

270,366

270,366

Current Activity of the Airport (MT)

168,108

168,108

168,108


Runways

The general condition of the airport runways is carried out operationally.   A predominant difficulty for runway use is the weather.

 Runway #1

Runway Dimensions

3,050 m x 45 m

Orientation

N/A

Surface

Concrete

Runway #2

Runway Dimensions

2,682 m x 45 m

Orientation

N/A

Surface

Tarmac


Helipads

Sustains parking positions apt for helicopters (with guided parking). 

Helipad

Present

Yes

Largest Helicopter that can Land

Any

Width and Length (m)

N/A

Surface



Airport Infrastructure Details

The equipment of the airdrome is provided with preventive maintenance.  Some of the difficulties the carriers report at the airdromes are delays due to customs paperwork.

Currently, in process of certification for operation and security by the ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization).

Customs

Yes

JET A-1 fuel

Yes

Immigration

Yes

AVGAS 100

Yes

Terminal Building

Yes

Single Point Refueling

Yes

Passenger Terminal

Yes

Air Starter Units

Yes

Cargo terminal

Yes

Ground Power (mobile)

Yes

Pax Transport to Airfield

Yes

Ground Handling Services

Yes

Control Tower

Yes

Latrine Servicing

Yes

Weather Facilities

Yes

Fire Fighting Category (ICAO)

Yes

Catering Services

Yes

De-icing Equipment

Yes

Base Operating Room

Yes

Parking Ramp Lighting

Yes

Airport Radar

Yes

Approach & Runway Lights

Yes

NDB

Yes

VOR

Yes

ILS

Yes




Airport Operation Details

Operating Details

Maximum Sized Aircraft that can be Offloaded on Bulk Cargo

B737’s

Maximum Sized Aircraft that can be Offloaded on Pallet

B737’s

Total Aircraft Parking Area (m²)

N/A

Storage Area (m3 and MT)

35,000

Handling Equipment

Elevators / Hi Loaders

N/A

Max Capacity (MT)


Max Height

(m)


Loading Ramps

Yes

Other Comments


Customs Guidance

Customs cargo processes usually take two (2) hours improvements in technology would reduce this operational time.  Customs office is located at the entrance of the cargo building of Tocumen International Airport, Anden Building, with business hours from 07:00 a.m. -to- 06:00 p.m.

For more information on customs in Panamá, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information.  

Storage Facilities

The airport cargo terminal has six (6) warehouses with direct access to the platform. Bottlenecks are believed to take place upon customs operations. 

Airfield Costs

Navigation Charges

Charges

Aircraft Weight - MTOW (kg)


0 - 7,000

7,001 - 136,000

136,001 and over

Navigation (per journey) USD - $

N/A N/A N/A

Landing USD - $

N/A N/A N/A

Night Landing USD - $

N/A N/A N/A

Night Take-Off USD - $

N/A

N/A

N/A

Parking

N/A

N/A

N/A

Handling Charges

N/A

N/A

N/A

Fuel Rate


Price per Litre USD - $

Jet A-1

N/A

Avgas

N/A

Cargo Terminal Rate

Import Charges

Type of Charge

Rate USD - $ per kg

Comments

Handling Charge

0.01

N/A

Break Bulk Fee

N/A

N/A

Diplomatic Mail

N/A

N/A

Strong Room – per consignment

N/A

N/A

Cold Storage Fee

N/A

N/A

Delivery Outside Normal Working Hours

N/A

N/A

Preparation of substitute AOA – Invoice – Receipt

N/A

N/A

Storage per Day

N/A

N/A

Export

Handling Charges – Un-palletized Cargo

N/A

N/A

International Air Waybill

N/A

N/A

Local Air Waybill

N/A

N/A

Air Way Bill Amendment - Cancellation

N/A

N/A

Air Way Bill Documentation

N/A

N/A

Diplomatic Mail

N/A

N/A

Storage Charges per Day

N/A

N/A

Security

Overall, the security of the airport is considered good, with on-site support of the SENAN (National Aeronaval Service), as well as with the Fire Department of Panama. Management continuously reviews security plans of the airport with the national security authorities.


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