Panamá Pacífico International Airport guide
Updated 2026-10-08Panamá Pacífico International Airport sits on the former Howard Air Force Base, on the west bank of the Panama Canal. The United States built the base from 1939 and opened it in 1942. Panama took control under the Torrijos-Carter Treaties, and the field became a civilian airport on 1 November 1999. Scheduled airline service began in 2014.
Services at Panamá Pacífico International Airport
1 of 6 available- None listed yetParking
- 2optionsCar RentalsBudget, SixtView car rentals guide
- None listed yetHotels
- None listed yetLounges
- None listed yetShuttles
- None listed yetPublic Transport
Key facts
- Passengers259K259,491 in 2018
- Services2listed across 1 of 6 types
- Local timePanama time
- IATABLBICAO MPPA
- Opened2014
- Runways1
- Terminals1international
Terminals
1 terminal- PAInternationalPassenger TerminalWingo, Aeroregional
Nearby cities
straight-line distance- Panama CityNortheast of the airport20 km
- ArraijánNorthwest of the airport10 km
Questions
Answers drawn from the listings on this page.
What are the airport codes for Panamá Pacífico International Airport?
Panamá Pacífico International Airport uses the following codes: IATA: BLB, ICAO: MPPA, Ident: MPHO. These codes are used by airlines, pilots, and travel systems to identify the airport.
Where is Panamá Pacífico International Airport located?
Panamá Pacífico International Airport is located in Panamá City, Panamá Oeste Province, Panama. The airport coordinates are 8.9148°, -79.5996°.
What services are available at Panamá Pacífico International Airport?
Panamá Pacífico International Airport offers: 2 car rental companies. Click on each service type above to view detailed information.
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