Bocas del Toro "Isla Colón" International Airport is a medium-sized airport serving Isla Colón, Panama. Its IATA code is BOC and its ICAO code is MPBO. The airport lies at an elevation of 10 ft (3 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 08/26, 4,921 ft (1,500 m) long. Local time follows the America/Panama time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- BOC
- ICAO code
- MPBO
- Airport type
- Medium airport
- Elevation
- 10 ft (3 m)
- Coordinates
- 9.3409, -82.2508
- Time zone
- America/Panama
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 4,921 ft · 1,500 m | 85 ft · 26 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Bocas del Toro "Isla Colón" International Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| CHX Changuinola Captain Manuel Niño International Airport | Changuinola, Panama | 32 km · 20 mi |
| DAV Enrique Malek International Airport | David, Panama | 108 km · 67 mi |
| LIO Limón International Airport | Limón, Costa Rica | 109 km · 68 mi |
| GLF Golfito Airport | Golfito, Costa Rica | 128 km · 80 mi |
| PJM Puerto Jimenez Airport | Puerto Jimenez, Costa Rica | 146 km · 91 mi |
| XQP Quepos Managua Airport | Quepos, Costa Rica | 206 km · 128 mi |
| SYQ Tobías Bolaños International Airport | San Jose, Costa Rica | 218 km · 135 mi |
| SJO Juan Santamaría International Airport | San José (Alajuela), Costa Rica | 227 km · 141 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from BOC. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MEX Mexico City | 2,128 | 1,323 | 1,149 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 2,711 | 1,684 | 1,464 | View route |
| JFK New York | 3,579 | 2,224 | 1,933 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 4,589 | 2,852 | 2,478 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 5,330 | 3,312 | 2,878 | View route |
| LHR London | 8,629 | 5,362 | 4,659 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 8,847 | 5,497 | 4,777 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 9,271 | 5,760 | 5,006 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 11,022 | 6,848 | 5,951 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 12,503 | 7,769 | 6,751 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 13,357 | 8,300 | 7,212 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 13,937 | 8,660 | 7,525 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 14,028 | 8,717 | 7,575 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 14,188 | 8,816 | 7,661 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 15,253 | 9,478 | 8,236 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 18,640 | 11,582 | 10,065 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| ACC | PANAMA CON | 133.000 |
| FSS | PANAMA RDO | 135.200 |
| RDO | RDO | 123.700 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Bocas del Toro "Isla Colón" International Airport?
The IATA code of Bocas del Toro "Isla Colón" International Airport is BOC and its ICAO code is MPBO.
Where is Bocas del Toro "Isla Colón" International Airport located?
Bocas del Toro "Isla Colón" International Airport is in Isla Colón, Bocas del Toro Province, Panama, at 9.3409, -82.2508.
What time zone is Bocas del Toro "Isla Colón" International Airport in?
Bocas del Toro "Isla Colón" International Airport uses the IANA time zone America/Panama. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Bocas del Toro "Isla Colón" International Airport?
The longest runway listed is 08/26, 4,921 ft (1,500 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Bocas del Toro "Isla Colón" International Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Changuinola Captain Manuel Niño International Airport (CHX), about 32 km (20 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.