Alonso Valderrama Airport (CTD), Chitré

CTD is the IATA airport code for Alonso Valderrama Airport (Chitré, Panama). Its ICAO code is MPCE.

Airport

Alonso Valderrama Airport is a medium airport in Chitré, Panama with scheduled passenger flights. Its longest runway is 1,500 m long (asphalt), at an elevation of 10 m (33 ft).

Alonso Valderrama Airport is located in Chitré, Panama. This airport serves as a regional hub for domestic flights, facilitating travel across the country. It operates primarily under the IATA code 'CTE' and is equipped to handle a moderate number of passengers each year.

The airport plays a crucial role in connecting the Azuero Peninsula with Panama City and other key destinations. Key airlines operating from Alonso Valderrama Airport include Air Panama and others, providing vital links for both tourism and business travel in the region.

Originally opened in the mid-20th century, the airport has seen improvements in its infrastructure over the years, which have helped to accommodate the increasing number of travelers.

Basic Information

Full Name

Alonso Valderrama Airport

IATA Code

CTD

ICAO Code

MPCE

Location

Chitré, Panama

Continent

North America

Time Zone

Eastern Standard Time (UTC−5)

How early to be at CTD

International flights: 3 to 3.5 hours before departure
Domestic flights: 2 to 2.5 hours before departure

Our estimate for a normal day; the airport publishes no figure of its own.

Check-in usually closes 40 to 60 minutes before departure. Your airline's own time is on its website and your booking, and it always wins.

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Key facts

Scheduled passenger flights

Yes

Size

Medium Airport

Elevation

10 m (33 ft)

Longest runway

1,500 m (4,921 ft), asphalt

Airport facts from OurAirports (public domain), checked 16 Oct 2026.

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Lounge access

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CTD: questions and answers

What is the airport code of Alonso Valderrama Airport?

The airport code of Alonso Valderrama Airport is CTD (IATA) and MPCE (ICAO).

Which city is CTD airport in?

Alonso Valderrama Airport is in Chitré, Panama.

Does Alonso Valderrama Airport have scheduled passenger flights?

Yes. CTD has scheduled passenger flights; see the airlines that fly here on this page.

Contact

Wikipedia

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chitré_Alonso_Valderrama_Airport

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