Tocumen International Airport is a large airport serving Tocumen, Panama. Its IATA code is PTY and its ICAO code is MPTO. The airport lies at an elevation of 135 ft (41 m) above sea level. It has 2 runway(s); the longest is 03R/21L, 10,006 ft (3,050 m) long. Local time follows the America/Panama time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- PTY
- ICAO code
- MPTO
- Airport type
- Large airport
- Elevation
- 135 ft (41 m)
- Coordinates
- 9.0714, -79.3835
- Time zone
- America/Panama
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03L/21R | 8,800 ft · 2,682 m | 200 ft · 61 m | Asphalt | Yes |
| 03R/21L | 10,006 ft · 3,050 m | 148 ft · 45 m | Concrete | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Tocumen International Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| PAC Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport | Albrook, Panama | 22 km · 14 mi |
| BLB Panamá Pacífico International Airport | Panamá City, Panama | 29 km · 18 mi |
| ONX Enrique Adolfo Jimenez Airport | Colón, Panama | 62 km · 39 mi |
| OTD Raul Arias Espinoza Airport | Contadora Island, Panama | 62 km · 39 mi |
| RIH Scarlett Martinez International Airport | Río Hato, Panama | 113 km · 70 mi |
| CTD Alonso Valderrama Airport | Chitré, Panama | 165 km · 103 mi |
| PDM Capt. J. Montenegro Airport | Pedasí, Panama | 186 km · 116 mi |
| BFQ Bahia Piña Airport | Puerto Piña, Panama | 212 km · 132 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from PTY. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MEX Mexico City | 2,411 | 1,498 | 1,302 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 2,780 | 1,727 | 1,501 | View route |
| JFK New York | 3,554 | 2,208 | 1,919 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 4,845 | 3,011 | 2,616 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 5,086 | 3,160 | 2,746 | View route |
| LHR London | 8,453 | 5,253 | 4,565 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 8,661 | 5,381 | 4,676 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 9,089 | 5,648 | 4,908 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 10,817 | 6,722 | 5,841 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 12,204 | 7,583 | 6,590 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 13,576 | 8,435 | 7,330 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 13,807 | 8,579 | 7,455 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 14,175 | 8,808 | 7,654 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 14,308 | 8,891 | 7,726 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 15,128 | 9,400 | 8,168 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 18,797 | 11,680 | 10,150 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| ACC | PANAMA CON | 133.000 |
| ACC | PANAMA CON | 133.300 |
| APP | PANAMA APP | 119.700 |
| CLD | CLNC DEL | 129.800 |
| GND | GND | 121.900 |
| MISC | VFR ADVSY SVC | 121.200 |
| TWR | TWR | 118.100 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Tocumen International Airport?
The IATA code of Tocumen International Airport is PTY and its ICAO code is MPTO.
Where is Tocumen International Airport located?
Tocumen International Airport is in Tocumen, Panamá Province, Panama, at 9.0714, -79.3835.
What time zone is Tocumen International Airport in?
Tocumen 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 Tocumen International Airport?
The longest runway listed is 03R/21L, 10,006 ft (3,050 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Tocumen International Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport (PAC), about 22 km (14 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.