Flight Operations to Panama MRO Latin America 2018

Flight Operations to Panama MRO Latin America 2018: MRO Latin America 2018 gets underway in Panama City from February 14-15. Here are the operational details for Panama’s airports.

Panama Pacifico International Airport (Howard)

• IATA Code: BLB
• ICAO Code: MPPA
• Latitude / longitude: N08-54.9/W079-35.9
• Elevation: 52 ft.
• Magnetic variation: 02W
• Fuel types: Jet 
• Operating hours: 1100-0300 UTC 

Tocumen International Airport (Panama City Airport) 

• IATA Code: PTY
• ICAO Code: MPTO
• Latitude / longitude: N09-04.3/W079-23.0
• Elevation: 135 ft.
• Magnetic variation: 02W
• Fuel types: Jet / Avgas
• Operating hours: 1200-2000 UTC with OT on request

Operational Information

• Overflight and landing permits are required for private and non-scheduled flights
• No significant NOTAMs for this event, however, it’s advised to check prior to flight

Accommodation

Hotels close to MPPA:

• Westin Playa Bonita Panama (venue)
• Resort Dreams Delight Playa Bonita Panama
• Wyndham Panam Albrook Mall

Hotels close to MPTO: 

• Crowne Plaza
• Courtyard by Marriott Panama at Metromall Mall
• The Westin Panama

Hotels close to the venue: 

• Westin Playa Bonita Panama (venue)
• Resort Dreams Delight Playa Bonita Panama

Transport

• Several major car rental agencies are located at MPTO airport
• Slightly more limited options at MPPA, but your local handler should be able to arrange rental cars
• Taxis are widely available throughout the city
• A bus service is also available
• Check with UAS or your local handler for limousine service availability

For more information about MRO Latin America 2018, visit http://mrolatinamerica.aviationweek.com/la18/Public/Enter.aspx 

For support with your flight operations to Panama, contact  UAS Americas