Panama Pacifico International Airport is a commercial airport located in Panama City, Panama. It is located on the site of the former Howard Air Force Base, a United States Air Force base that was within the Panama Canal Zone. The airport is privately owned and operated by London & Regional Panama.
Commercial airline service started at Panama Pacifico Airport in 2014. Today, the airport is served by several airlines, including Viva Air Colombia, Wingo, and Copa Airlines. The airport offers both domestic and international flights to destinations throughout Central and South America.
Panama Pacifico International Airport is a relatively small airport, with a single runway and a small passenger terminal. However, the airport is modern and well-equipped, and it offers a variety of amenities to passengers, including restaurants, shops, and free Wi-Fi.
The airport is conveniently located just 15 minutes from downtown Panama City. It is also close to the Bridge of the Americas, which provides access to the Panama Canal and the rest of the country.
General Information about Panama Pacifico Airport
The following table is an overview of BLB Airport indicated below:
| Airport | Panama Pacifico International Airport |
| Airport Type | Public |
| Operator | London & Regional Panama |
| Built In (Year) | 2014 |
| Serves | Panama Pacific, Panama |
| Panama Pacifico Airport Code | BLB |
| Hub for | Wingo |
| Panama Pacifico Airport Terminals | One Terminal |
| BLB Airport Runway | 1 |
| BLB Airport Coordinates | 8°54′54″N 79°35′58″W |
| Contact Number | 507 6962-6627 |
| Panama Pacifico Airport Address | Av. Mulvehill, Panama |
| Elevation | 52 ft / 16 m |
Panama Pacifico Airport Code
Panama Pacifico Airport code is BLB. This three-letter IATA code is based on the name of the airport Panama Pacifico.
| IATA CODE | BLB |
| ICAO CODE | MPPA |
| FAA CODE | N/A |
| WORLD AREA CODE | +1 |
| COUNTRY CODE | USA |
| IATA METROPOLITAN CODE | BLB |
Panama Pacifico Airport Map
The Panama Pacifico Airport location Map is a useful tool for finding your way around the airport, and for planning your journey.
Panama Pacifico International Airport Runway
Panama Pacifico Airport Runway features a single state-of-the-art runway:
| Name | Length (in mtr) | Length (in ft) | Surface |
| 18/36 | 2,590 | 8,497 | Asphalt |
Panama Pacifico Airport Terminal
The Panamá Pacífico International Airport has a single terminal building. The terminal is divided into a Departures hall and an Arrivals hall, which are not connected to each other. The Departures hall is more spacious than the Arrivals hall.
Here are some of the key features and benefits of Panama Pacifico International Airport:
- Convenient location near downtown Panama City
- Modern and well-equipped passenger terminal
- Variety of amenities for passengers
- Easy access to the Panama Canal and the rest of the country
- Growing number of airlines and destinations served
Nearest Airports to Panama Pacifico International Airport (BLB)
Some of the closest airports to BLB Airport are:
- Tocumen International Airport – 37 km
- Contadora Airport – 69 km
- Playón Chico Airport – 101 km
- El Porvenir Airport – 117 km
- Corazon de Jesus Airport – 118 km
- Bocas del Toro Isla Colón International Airport – 299 km
- Enrique Malek International Airport – 460 km
Airlines Operating from Panama Pacifico Airport
The following airlines operate from Panama Pacifico Airport:
- Air Panama,
- Arrendamientos Aéreos,
- Aeroperlas,
- Bocas Air,
- Alas Chiricanas
