Tocumen International Airport guide

Updated 2026-10-06

Tocumen International Airport lies in the Tocumen district, about 24 km from the centre of Panama City. It opened to commercial traffic on 1 June 1947 and has been run since 2003 by the state-owned company Tocumen S.A., created under Law No. 23.

PTYIATA

Services at Tocumen International Airport

6 of 6 available

Key facts

  • Passengers19.3M19,300,000 in 2024
  • Services11listed, all 6 types
  • Movements153K152,813 flights a year
  • Local timePanama time
  • IATAPTYICAO MPTO
  • Opened1947
  • Runways2
  • Terminals2international
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Terminals

2 terminals
  • T1InternationalTerminal 1
  • T2InternationalTerminal 2

Nearby cities

straight-line distance
  • Panama CitySouthwest of the airport24 km

Questions

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What are the airport codes for Tocumen International Airport?

Tocumen International Airport uses the following codes: IATA: PTY, ICAO: MPTO. These codes are used by airlines, pilots, and travel systems to identify the airport.

Where is Tocumen International Airport located?

Tocumen International Airport is located in Tocumen, Panamá Province, Panama. The airport coordinates are 9.0714°, -79.3835°.

What services are available at Tocumen International Airport?

Tocumen International Airport offers: 1 parking options, 3 car rental companies, 3 lounges, 2 nearby hotels, 1 shuttle services, public transport connections. Click on each service type above to view detailed information.

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