Airport Overview
Located four kilometres to the East of the Corregimiento of Rio Hato, District of Anton, with proximity to hotels in the region. It sustains an elevation of 121 feet. Transit type allowed comprises IFR (Instrumental Flight Rules) and VFR (Visual Flight Rules). It receives regular and non-regular air transportation of passengers and general aviation.
It counts on a 2450mts long by 45mts wide runway, a single taxiway (Alpha) and platform with eight (8) positions. Radio navigation system for navigation and landing: DVOR/DME, ILS/LOC, ILS/GS/DME.
So far, there are no delays related to procedures that commonly affect operators or customers.
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Airport Location and Contact |
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|---|---|
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Country |
Panama |
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Province or District |
Cocle |
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Nearest Town or City |
Penonome 35.9 km |
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Airport’s Complete Name |
Scarlett Martinez International Airport |
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Latitude |
8.37583333 |
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Longitude |
80.12777778 |
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Elevation (ft and m) |
36 m |
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IATA Code |
RIH |
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ICAO Code |
MPSM |
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Managing Company or Airport Authority |
Tocumen S.A. |
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Management Contact Person |
(+507) 993-3814 |
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Open From (hours) |
06:00 |
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Open To (hours) |
22:00 |
Airport Photo
The hangar area is used in weather cases if the platform is occupied and in coordination between Operations-Control Tower-Pilots of the aircraft. Only used with small high-wing aircrafts.
Description and Contacts of Key Companies
The main companies that operate in this airport are:
- Air Transat: charter flights coming from Canada.
- Sunwing Airlines: charter flights coming from Canada.
- Aircraft Services: landing and ground handling services.
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 & Cargo Performance Indicators
Operations are described as normal within established standards and with satisfactory performance.
The current measure to improve operations would be to the removal of two lighting towers. Date of removal is pending of confirmation.
| Performance for 2018 |
Per Year |
|---|---|
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Total Aircraft Movements |
N/A |
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Total Passengers |
63,701 |
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Total Capacity of the Airport (MT) |
N/A |
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Current Activity of the Airport (MT) |
N/A |
Runways
Some pending repairs, but overall it’s in good condition.
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Runway #1 |
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|---|---|
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Runway Dimensions |
2,450 m x 45 m |
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Orientation |
N/A |
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Surface |
Tarmac |
Helipads
There are no helipads in this airport.
Airport Infrastructure Details
Maintenance is constant. There are no improvement plans thus far. It counts on JET-A with dual tanks of 30,000gls each (60000gls). Fuel is distributed by the company CLH.
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Customs |
Yes |
JET A-1 fuel |
Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
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Immigration |
Yes |
AVGAS 100 |
Yes |
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Terminal Building |
Yes |
Single Point Refueling |
Yes |
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Passenger Terminal |
Yes |
Air Starter Units |
Yes |
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Cargo terminal |
Yes |
Ground Power (mobile) |
Yes |
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Pax Transport to Airfield |
Yes |
Ground Handling Services |
Yes |
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Control Tower |
Yes |
Latrine Servicing |
Yes |
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Weather Facilities |
Yes |
Fire Fighting Category (ICAO) |
Yes |
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Catering Services |
Yes |
De-icing Equipment |
Yes |
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Base Operating Room |
Yes |
Parking Ramp Lighting |
Yes |
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Airport Radar |
Yes |
Approach & Runway Lights |
Yes |
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NDB |
Yes |
VOR |
Yes |
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ILS |
Yes |
Airport Operation Details
Critical Aircraft: B 757 200.
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Operating Details |
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|---|---|---|---|
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Maximum Sized Aircraft that can be Offloaded on Bulk Cargo |
B 737’s |
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Maximum Sized Aircraft that can be Offloaded on Pallet |
B 737’s |
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Total Aircraft Parking Area (m²) |
N/A | ||
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Storage Area (m3 and MT) |
N/A | ||
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Handling Equipment |
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Elevators / Hi Loaders |
N/A |
Max Capacity (MT) |
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Max Height (m) |
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Loading Ramps |
No |
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Other Comments |
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Customs Guide
Customs Office: Scarlett Martinez International Airport
Office Hours: 6:00am. - 10:00pm.
Location: Scarlett Martinez International Airport, Rio Hato, Inter-American Highway.
Customs Zone: Central Zone and Azuero
Airfield Costs
Navigation Charges
The difficulty in billing issues is that there is only one single cashier who only covers a shift (rotating) and is off during weekends.
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Charges |
Aircraft Weight - MTOW (kg) |
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|---|---|---|---|
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0 - 7,000 |
7,001 - 136,000 |
136,001 and over |
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Navigation (per journey) USD - $ |
N/A | N/A | N/A |
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Landing USD - $ |
N/A | N/A | N/A |
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Night Landing USD - $ |
N/A | N/A | N/A |
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Night Take-Off USD - $ |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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Parking |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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Handling Charges |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Fuel Service Charges
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Price per Liter USD - $ |
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|---|---|
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Jet A-1 |
N/A |
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Avgas |
N/A |
Cargo Terminal Charges
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Import Charges |
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|---|---|
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Type of Charge |
Rate USD - $ per kg |
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Handling Charge |
N/A |
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Break Bulk Fee |
N/A |
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Diplomatic Mail |
N/A |
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Strong Room – per consignment |
N/A |
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Cold Storage Fee |
N/A |
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Delivery Outside Normal Working Hours |
N/A |
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Preparation of substitute AOA – Invoice – Receipt |
N/A |
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Storage per Day |
N/A |
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Export |
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Handling Charges – Un-palletized Cargo |
N/A |
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International Air Waybill |
N/A |
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Local Air Waybill |
N/A |
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Air Way Bill Amendment - Cancellation |
N/A |
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Air Way Bill Documentation |
N/A |
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Diplomatic Mail |
N/A |
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Storage Charges per Day |
N/A |
Security
Abides with all established standards.
