Tocumen International Airport (PTY), Panama City
PTY is the IATA airport code for Tocumen International Airport (Panama City, Panama). Its ICAO code is MPTO.
Airport
Tocumen International Airport is a large airport in Panama City, Panama with scheduled passenger flights. Its longest runway is 3,050 m long (concrete), at an elevation of 41 m (135 ft).
Tocumen International Airport, located in Panama City, is the main international airport of Panama. The airport serves as a key hub for both domestic and international flights, facilitating travel in and out of Central America.
The airport operates under the IATA code PTY and the ICAO code MPTO. It is a significant hub for several airlines, including Copa Airlines, and provides connections to numerous destinations across the Americas and beyond.
Opened in 1947, Tocumen International Airport has undergone several expansions and renovations to accommodate increasing passenger traffic, making it one of the busiest airports in Central America.
Basic Information
How early to be at PTY
- 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.
All details for PTY →An estimate, never a promise. Check your airline before you go. How we work this out
Key facts
Runways
| Runway | Length | Surface | Lights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03R/21L | 3,050 m (10,006 ft) | concrete | Yes |
| 03L/21R | 2,682 m (8,800 ft) | asphalt | Yes |
Airport facts from OurAirports (public domain), checked 16 Oct 2026.
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Lounge access
No business class ticket or lounge membership? Many lounges at Tocumen International Airport sell day passes, usually for a few hours with food, drinks, Wi-Fi and sometimes showers. Book ahead: walk-in prices are often higher and lounges can turn people away when full.
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PTY: questions and answers
What is the airport code of Tocumen International Airport?
The airport code of Tocumen International Airport is PTY (IATA) and MPTO (ICAO).
Which city is PTY airport in?
Tocumen International Airport is in Panama City, Panama.
Does Tocumen International Airport have scheduled passenger flights?
Yes. PTY has scheduled passenger flights; see the airlines that fly here on this page.
Contact
Nearby airports
- Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport (PAC) 22 km
- Panama Pacific International Airport (BLB) 29 km
- Enrique Adolfo Jimenez Airport (ONX) 62 km
- Scarlett Martinez International Airport (RIH) 113 km
- Alonso Valderrama Airport (CTD) 165 km
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