Panama Pacific International Airport (BLB), Howard

BLB is the IATA airport code for Panama Pacific International Airport (Howard, Panama). Its ICAO code is MPHO.

Airport

Panama Pacific International Airport is a small airport in Howard, Panama with scheduled passenger flights. Its longest runway is 2,591 m long (asphalt), at an elevation of 16 m (52 ft).

Panama Pacific International Airport, located in Howard, Panama, serves as a crucial international gateway for both passenger and cargo flights. It is situated strategically to support both local and regional travel needs, allowing for seamless connectivity to various destinations.

The airport is designated with the IATA code BLB and the ICAO code MPHO. Key airlines operating from this airport include Copa Airlines and other regional carriers, providing access to popular routes across Central America and beyond.

With modern facilities and a capacity to handle significant passenger traffic, Panama Pacific International Airport plays an important role in promoting trade and tourism in the region. Its development and operations contribute to the economic growth of Panama.

Basic Information

Full Name

Panama Pacific International Airport

IATA Code

BLB

ICAO Code

MPHO

Location

Howard, Panama

Continent

North America

Time Zone

Eastern Standard Time (UTC−5)

How early to be at BLB

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

Small Airport

Elevation

16 m (52 ft)

Longest runway

2,591 m (8,500 ft), asphalt

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

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BLB: questions and answers

What is the airport code of Panama Pacific International Airport?

The airport code of Panama Pacific International Airport is BLB (IATA) and MPHO (ICAO).

Which city is BLB airport in?

Panama Pacific International Airport is in Howard, Panama.

Does Panama Pacific International Airport have scheduled passenger flights?

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

Contact

Website

http://www.panamapacifico.com/

Wikipedia

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Panam%C3%A1_Pac%C3%ADfico_International_Airport

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