Enrique Malek International Airport is a medium-sized airport serving David, Panama. Its IATA code is DAV and its ICAO code is MPDA. The airport lies at an elevation of 89 ft (27 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 04/22, 8,530 ft (2,600 m) long. Local time follows the America/Panama time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- DAV
- ICAO code
- MPDA
- Airport type
- Medium airport
- Elevation
- 89 ft (27 m)
- Coordinates
- 8.3890, -82.4364
- Time zone
- America/Panama
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 8,530 ft · 2,600 m | 148 ft · 45 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Enrique Malek International Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| GLF Golfito Airport | Golfito, Costa Rica | 87 km · 54 mi |
| PJM Puerto Jimenez Airport | Puerto Jimenez, Costa Rica | 96 km · 60 mi |
| BOC Bocas del Toro "Isla Colón" International Airport | Isla Colón, Panama | 108 km · 67 mi |
| CHX Changuinola Captain Manuel Niño International Airport | Changuinola, Panama | 119 km · 74 mi |
| LIO Limón International Airport | Limón, Costa Rica | 186 km · 116 mi |
| XQP Quepos Managua Airport | Quepos, Costa Rica | 220 km · 137 mi |
| CTD Alonso Valderrama Airport | Chitré, Panama | 227 km · 141 mi |
| RIH Scarlett Martinez International Airport | Río Hato, Panama | 254 km · 158 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from DAV. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MEX Mexico City | 2,172 | 1,350 | 1,173 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 2,815 | 1,749 | 1,520 | View route |
| JFK New York | 3,687 | 2,291 | 1,991 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 4,646 | 2,887 | 2,509 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 5,273 | 3,276 | 2,847 | View route |
| LHR London | 8,724 | 5,421 | 4,710 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 8,940 | 5,555 | 4,827 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 9,364 | 5,819 | 5,056 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 11,110 | 6,904 | 5,999 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 12,477 | 7,753 | 6,737 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 13,426 | 8,343 | 7,250 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 13,859 | 8,611 | 7,483 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 14,113 | 8,769 | 7,620 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 14,282 | 8,874 | 7,712 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 15,356 | 9,542 | 8,292 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 18,719 | 11,631 | 10,107 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| ACC | PANAMA CON | 133.000 |
| APP | PANAMA APP | 119.700 |
| GND | GND | 121.700 |
| TWR | MALEK TWR | 118.700 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Enrique Malek International Airport?
The IATA code of Enrique Malek International Airport is DAV and its ICAO code is MPDA.
Where is Enrique Malek International Airport located?
Enrique Malek International Airport is in David, Chiriquí Province, Panama, at 8.3890, -82.4364.
What time zone is Enrique Malek International Airport in?
Enrique Malek 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 Enrique Malek International Airport?
The longest runway listed is 04/22, 8,530 ft (2,600 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Enrique Malek International Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Golfito Airport (GLF), about 87 km (54 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.