Changuinola Captain Manuel Niño International Airport guide
Updated 2026-10-13Changuinola Captain Manuel Niño International Airport (ICAO: MPCH) serves Changuinola, the capital of Changuinola District in Bocas del Toro Province, Panama. It sits in an agricultural area about 6 km inland from the Caribbean coast and 10 km east of the Costa Rican border. The airport is named for Captain Manuel Niño, recognised as the first Panamanian pilot.
Services at Changuinola Captain Manuel Niño International Airport
1 of 6 available- None listed yetParking
- 1optionCar RentalsAvisView car rentals guide
- None listed yetHotels
- None listed yetLounges
- None listed yetShuttles
- None listed yetPublic Transport
Key facts
- Passengers17K16,727 in 2023
- Services1listed across 1 of 6 types
- Local timeCosta Rica time
- IATACHXICAO MPCH
- Runways1
- Terminals1domestic
Terminals
1 terminal- MADomesticMain TerminalAir Panama
Nearby cities
straight-line distance- ChanguinolaSouth of the airport4 km
- AlmiranteSoutheast of the airport28 km
Questions
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What are the airport codes for Changuinola Captain Manuel Niño International Airport?
Changuinola Captain Manuel Niño International Airport uses the following codes: IATA: CHX, ICAO: MPCH. These codes are used by airlines, pilots, and travel systems to identify the airport.
Where is Changuinola Captain Manuel Niño International Airport located?
Changuinola Captain Manuel Niño International Airport is located in Changuinola, Bocas del Toro Province, Panama. The airport coordinates are 9.4590°, -82.5151°.
What services are available at Changuinola Captain Manuel Niño International Airport?
Changuinola Captain Manuel Niño International Airport offers: 1 car rental companies. Click on each service type above to view detailed information.
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