2.2 Panama Aviation
Key information about the airport can be found at: http://worldaerodata.com/
The airline industry is an activity that has been growing significantly in the country, representing 14% of the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP). The Civil Aeronautics Authority of Panama (AAC, for its acronym in Spanish) is the state agency in charge of overseeing the aviation sector. The majority of international airports are under the administration of Tocumen, S.A., with the exception of the Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport which is administered by AAC. Likewise, the ACC is the entity responsible for administrating the national airport network.
Tocumen International Airport has the greatest passenger and cargo movement nationally with an average of 400 flights a day. A major limitation within the national aviation is the need to adjust the Panamanian airspace to absorb the increase of flight operations.
Among the improvements planned to date by Tocumen S.A., are:
- Expansion of Terminal 2 of Tocumen International Airport;
- General Master Plan of Development of the Panama Pacifico International Airport;
- New passenger terminal at the Panama Pacifico International Airport;
- Platform improvements at the Enrique Malek International Airport in David, Chiriquí.
For more contact information on government bodies and air enterprises, please see the following links:
4.5 Airport Companies Contact List
Procedure for Foreign Registered Aircraft
Application for a Panamanian registration must be presented in compliance to regulations established by the Civil Aeronautics Authority of Panama. The ACC’s Department of Airworthiness will determine if the aircraft is suitable to be registered in the country. The Department of Airworthiness then remits the Registration & Certification to the Directorate of Air Security, which upon confirmation of information provided by the applicant, shall proceed to assign the aircraft its tail number or aircraft registration.
To obtain the right to register an aircraft in the Aviation Administrative Register, the applicant must first meet a series of requirements which will entitle it the right to obtain a Provisional Aircraft Certificate of Registration with a validity of up to thirty (30) days extendable. The applicant can have up to three (3) Provisional Aircraft Certificates of Registration each with a validity of thirty (30) days, under the condition that in order to opt for the second provisional aircraft certificate of registration, you must have paid and retrieved the appraisal and have presented proof of the Purchase Sale Deed at the Public Registry, for its due registration.
Once the applicant has perfected the procedure for the acquisition of the aircraft that obtained the Provisional Aircraft Certificate of Registration, what proceeds then is the official registration of the same in the Public Registry to hence tend the Permanent Aircraft Certificate of Registration.
Documents required for Aircraft Registration for private service:
- Fill out the application form Registration for private service aircraft (AAC/MAT/0303)
- Fill out the Aircraft Appraisal Application form (AT/MAT/0313)
- Evidence In-Good-Standing of the Proprietor of the Aircraft issued by the ACC
- Evidence In-Good-Standing of the aircraft with its previous registration, issued by the Civil Aviation Authority of Panama
- File notarized power granted by the proprietor or operator along with an application memorial
- Cancellation of previous registration, or confirmation of non-registration of the aircraft directly from the country of origin to the AAC of Panama.
- Evidence notarized copy of the purchase deed or the bill of sale authenticated by the Consul of Panama and by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (if found in a foreign language, it must be translated)
- Evidence certificate from the Public Registry about the existence of the corporation and Legal Representative, in original.
- Evidence notarized copy of Citizenship I.D. Card or Passport of the proprietor or legal representative.
- Copy of Registration payment receipt (B/. 50.00 up to 6 entries, from 7 to 50 entries B/. 100.00 and from 51 or more entries B/. 250.00).
- Copy of payment receipt for the Provisional Aircraft Registration Certificate (B/. 25.00).
- Copy of payment receipt for the Permanent Aircraft Registration Certificate (B/. 100.00).
Subsequently of the aircraft registration (provisional or permanent as may be the case) the following documentation must be presented:
- In-Good-Standing from the AAC pertinent to the aircraft’s prior registration;
- Certificate of Airworthiness for export;
- Copy of appraisal payment receipt;
- Copy of aircraft insurance policy;
- Notarized copy of the deed of property registered in the Public Registry;
- The request must be addressed to the General Director of the Civil Aviation Authority of Panama.
The Aircraft Registration Department will finalize the granting of the Permanent Aircraft Registration Certificate. Once the compliance to procedures of Aircraft Registration for Private Air Service has been confirmed, assignment and appraisal will follow with the corresponding verifications:
- That the previous foreign registration (in case it ever existed) has been cancelled or that it is not registered in another State;
- That the aircraft meets the requirements of airworthiness;
- That in its corresponding file lays a copy of the Property Deed;
- and that this deed has been registered in the Public Registry.
2.2.1 Panama Tocumen International Airport
Airport Description
Tocumen International Airport is the regional hub for many commercial and cargo airliners. In 2019, over 16 million national and international passengers were mobilized through this airport terminal. Its operations average from 400 to 420 flights per day.
Every airline company must request for their operating permit at the Civil Aeronautics Authority of Panama (AAC). Only then will AAC submit to Tocumen, S.A., said information in order to achieve the pertinent analysis concerning facilities and capacity. If and only if the airport is able to guarantee a minimal service level (parking position, boarding hall and passenger check-in counters) proceeds to its approval and informs the AAC, who notifies the airline.
|
Airport Location and Contact |
|
|---|---|
|
Country |
Panama |
|
Province or District |
Panama City |
|
Nearest Town or City |
Panama City (24.5 km) |
|
Airport’s Complete Name |
Tocumen International Airport, S.A. |
|
Latitude |
9.66666667 |
|
Longitude |
78.38333333 |
|
Elevation (ft and m) |
135 ft /41 m |
|
IATA Code |
PTY |
|
ICAO Code |
OACI |
|
Managing Company or Airport Authority |
Tocumen S.A. |
|
Management Contact Person |
General Manager Mr. Raffoul Arab 238-2704 / 2703 |
|
Open From (hours) |
00:00 |
|
Open To (hours) |
00:00 |
Airport Picture
Description and Contacts of Key Companies
The main services offered at the Tocumen International Airport are the following:
- Airliners
- Main Operator (passengers): Copa Airlines, followed by the Avianca Taca Group
- Main Operator (cargo): DHL Group
- Handlers: (5) Ground handling service providers and (5) passenger billing providers
- Fuel Provider: CLH Aviación, S.A.
- In-Flight Kitchen: Sky Chef
- Cargo handling and storage companies: COPADASA, UPS, DHL, FEDEX, PACT
- Private Flight Service Companies and Fixed Based Operators (FBOs): Aerosupport, MAPIEX, Blas, Signature
For more information on airport contacts, please see the following link: 4.5 Airport Companies Contact List.
Information on some aviation service providers can be found at: http://www.azfreight.com/
Passenger and Cargo Performance Indicators
Currently standing-by to receive a completed Terminal 2, which will mean improvements in runways (in addition to taxiways, and the same for the project of a third airport runway).
The airport sustains parking for 13 conventional aircrafts, and 3 combined for wide body aircraft.
|
Performance for 2019 |
|||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Per Year |
Per Month |
Per Day |
|
|
Total Aircraft Movements |
N/A |
N/A |
420 |
|
Total Passengers |
16,242,679 |
1,353,557 |
45,119 |
|
Total Capacity of the Airport (MT) |
270,366 |
270,366 |
270,366 |
|
Current Activity of the Airport (MT) |
168,108 |
168,108 |
168,108 |
Runways
The general condition of the airport runways is carried out operationally. A predominant difficulty for runway use is the weather.
|
Runway #1 |
|
|---|---|
|
Runway Dimensions |
3,050 m x 45 m |
|
Orientation |
N/A |
|
Surface |
Concrete |
|
Runway #2 |
|
|---|---|
|
Runway Dimensions |
2,682 m x 45 m |
|
Orientation |
N/A |
|
Surface |
Tarmac |
Helipads
Sustains parking positions apt for helicopters (with guided parking).
|
Helipad |
|
|---|---|
|
Present |
Yes |
|
Largest Helicopter that can Land |
Any |
|
Width and Length (m) |
N/A |
|
Surface |
|
Airport Infrastructure Details
The equipment of the airdrome is provided with preventive maintenance. Some of the difficulties the carriers report at the airdromes are delays due to customs paperwork.
Currently, in process of certification for operation and security by the ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization).
|
Customs |
Yes |
JET A-1 fuel |
Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Immigration |
Yes |
AVGAS 100 |
Yes |
|
Terminal Building |
Yes |
Single Point Refueling |
Yes |
|
Passenger Terminal |
Yes |
Air Starter Units |
Yes |
|
Cargo terminal |
Yes |
Ground Power (mobile) |
Yes |
|
Pax Transport to Airfield |
Yes |
Ground Handling Services |
Yes |
|
Control Tower |
Yes |
Latrine Servicing |
Yes |
|
Weather Facilities |
Yes |
Fire Fighting Category (ICAO) |
Yes |
|
Catering Services |
Yes |
De-icing Equipment |
Yes |
|
Base Operating Room |
Yes |
Parking Ramp Lighting |
Yes |
|
Airport Radar |
Yes |
Approach & Runway Lights |
Yes |
|
NDB |
Yes |
VOR |
Yes |
|
ILS |
Yes |
Airport Operation Details
|
Operating Details |
|||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Maximum Sized Aircraft that can be Offloaded on Bulk Cargo |
B737’s |
||
|
Maximum Sized Aircraft that can be Offloaded on Pallet |
B737’s |
||
|
Total Aircraft Parking Area (m²) |
N/A | ||
|
Storage Area (m3 and MT) |
35,000 |
||
|
Handling Equipment |
|||
|
Elevators / Hi Loaders |
N/A |
Max Capacity (MT) |
|
|
Max Height (m) |
|
||
|
Loading Ramps |
Yes |
||
|
Other Comments |
|
||
Customs Guidance
Customs cargo processes usually take two (2) hours improvements in technology would reduce this operational time. Customs office is located at the entrance of the cargo building of Tocumen International Airport, Anden Building, with business hours from 07:00 a.m. -to- 06:00 p.m.
For more information on customs in Panamá, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information.
Storage Facilities
The airport cargo terminal has six (6) warehouses with direct access to the platform. Bottlenecks are believed to take place upon customs operations.
Airfield Costs
Navigation Charges
|
Charges |
Aircraft Weight - MTOW (kg) |
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
0 - 7,000 |
7,001 - 136,000 |
136,001 and over |
|
|
Navigation (per journey) USD - $ |
N/A | N/A | N/A |
|
Landing USD - $ |
N/A | N/A | N/A |
|
Night Landing USD - $ |
N/A | N/A | N/A |
|
Night Take-Off USD - $ |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
|
Parking |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
|
Handling Charges |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Fuel Rate
|
Price per Litre USD - $ |
|
|---|---|
|
Jet A-1 |
N/A |
|
Avgas |
N/A |
Cargo Terminal Rate
|
Import Charges |
||
|---|---|---|
|
Type of Charge |
Rate USD - $ per kg |
Comments |
|
Handling Charge |
0.01 |
N/A |
|
Break Bulk Fee |
N/A |
N/A |
|
Diplomatic Mail |
N/A |
N/A |
|
Strong Room – per consignment |
N/A |
N/A |
|
Cold Storage Fee |
N/A |
N/A |
|
Delivery Outside Normal Working Hours |
N/A |
N/A |
|
Preparation of substitute AOA – Invoice – Receipt |
N/A |
N/A |
|
Storage per Day |
N/A |
N/A |
|
Export |
||
|
Handling Charges – Un-palletized Cargo |
N/A |
N/A |
|
International Air Waybill |
N/A |
N/A |
|
Local Air Waybill |
N/A |
N/A |
|
Air Way Bill Amendment - Cancellation |
N/A |
N/A |
|
Air Way Bill Documentation |
N/A |
N/A |
|
Diplomatic Mail |
N/A |
N/A |
|
Storage Charges per Day |
N/A |
N/A |
Security
Overall, the security of the airport is considered good, with on-site support of the SENAN (National Aeronaval Service), as well as with the Fire Department of Panama. Management continuously reviews security plans of the airport with the national security authorities.
2.2.2 Panama Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport
Airport Overview
It is the biggest and most important airport for domestic flights within Panama. It is a State airport located in Panama City and is operated by the Civil Aeronautics Authority of Panama.
The airport is located at a former US runway, next to the Port of Balboa and to Panama Railway. It undertakes passenger operations and cargo operations.
|
Airport Location and Contact |
|
|---|---|
|
Country |
Panama |
|
Province or District |
Panama |
|
Nearest Town or City |
Panama City 0 km |
|
Airport’s Complete Name |
Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport |
|
Latitude |
8.96666667 |
|
Longitude |
79.55 |
|
Elevation (ft and m) |
N/A |
|
IATA Code |
PAC |
|
ICAO Code |
MPMG |
|
Managing Company or Airport Authority |
Civil Aeronautics Authority of Panama |
|
Management Contact Person |
501-9194 |
|
Open From (hours) |
06:00 |
|
Open To (hours) |
22:00 |
Airport Photo
Source: Georgia Tech Panama (2020). Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport.
Extracted on 22 March 2020 from https://logistics.gatech.pa/
Description and Contacts of Key Companies
For more information on airport contacts, please see the following link: 4.5 Airport Companies Contact List.
Information on some aviation service providers can be found at: http://www.azfreight.com/
Passenger and Cargo Performance Indicator
| Performance for 2019 |
Per Year |
|---|---|
|
Total Aircraft Movements |
N/A |
|
Total Passengers |
271,382 |
|
Total Capacity of the Airport (MT) |
N/A |
|
Current Activity of the Airport (MT) |
366 |
Runways
|
Runway #1 |
|
|
Runway Dimensions |
5,096 x 98.5 (feet) |
|---|---|
|
Orientation |
N/A |
|
Surface |
Tarmac |
Airport Infrastructure Details
|
Customs |
Yes |
JET A-1 fuel |
N/A |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Immigration |
Yes |
AVGAS 100 |
N/A |
|
Terminal Building |
Yes |
Single Point Refueling |
N/A |
|
Passenger Terminal |
Yes |
Air Starter Units |
N/A |
|
Cargo terminal |
N/A |
Ground Power (mobile) |
N/A |
|
Pax Transport to Airfield |
N/A |
Ground Handling Services |
N/A |
|
Control Tower |
Yes |
Latrine Servicing |
N/A |
|
Weather Facilities |
N/A |
Fire Fighting Category (ICAO) |
N/A |
|
Catering Services |
N/A |
De-icing Equipment |
N/A |
|
Base Operating Room |
N/A |
Parking Ramp Lighting |
N/A |
|
Airport Radar |
N/A |
Approach & Runway Lights |
N/A |
|
NDB |
N/A |
VOR |
N/A |
|
ILS |
N/A |
Airport Operation Details
|
Operating Details |
|||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Maximum Sized Aircraft that can be Offloaded on Bulk Cargo |
N/A |
||
|
Maximum Sized Aircraft that can be Offloaded on Pallet |
N/A |
||
|
Total Aircraft Parking Area (m²) |
N/A | ||
|
Storage Area (m3 and MT) |
N/A | ||
|
Handling Equipment |
|||
|
Elevators / Hi Loaders |
N/A |
Max Capacity (MT) |
|
|
Max Height (m) |
|
||
|
Loading Ramps |
No |
||
|
Other Comments |
N/A |
||
CUSTOMS OVERVIEW
Location: Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport
Office Hours: Monday to Sunday 6:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Telephone: 315-0809
Customs Zone: East Zone Panama
Airport Charges
Navigation Charges
|
Charges |
Aircraft Weight - MTOW (kg) |
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
0 - 7,000 |
7,001 - 136,000 |
136,001 and over |
|
|
Navigation (per journey) USD - $ |
N/A | N/A | N/A |
|
Landing USD - $ |
N/A | N/A | N/A |
|
Night Landing USD - $ |
N/A | N/A | N/A |
|
Night Take-Off USD - $ |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
|
Parking |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
|
Handling Charges |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Fuel Rate
|
Price per Liter USD - $ |
|
|---|---|
|
Jet A-1 |
N/A |
|
Avgas |
N/A |
Cargo Terminal Rate
|
Import Charges |
|
|---|---|
|
Type of Charge |
Rate USD - $ per kg |
|
Handling Charge |
N/A |
|
Break Bulk Fee |
N/A |
|
Diplomatic Mail |
N/A |
|
Strong Room – per consignment |
N/A |
|
Cold Storage Fee |
N/A |
|
Delivery Outside Normal Working Hours |
N/A |
|
Preparation of substitute AOA – Invoice – Receipt |
N/A |
|
Storage per Day |
N/A |
|
Export |
|
|
Handling Charges – Un-palletized Cargo |
N/A |
|
International Air Waybill |
N/A |
|
Local Air Waybill |
N/A |
|
Air Way Bill Amendment - Cancellation |
N/A |
|
Air Way Bill Documentation |
N/A |
|
Diplomatic Mail |
N/A |
|
Storage Charges per Day |
N/A |
2.2.3 Panama Pacifico International Airport
Airport Overview
The Panama Pacifico International Airport was a former U.S. Air Force Base. On January 1, 2014, it was granted in concession to Tocumen, S.A., by Panama Pacifico Agency. This airport is approximately 15 minutes from Panama City, in the Corregimiento of Veracruz, District of Arraijan. Office Hours are from 06:00 a.m. -to- 10:00 p.m. Type of traffic allowed is VFR and IFR, currently geared at low cost Airlines, charter flights, as well as private, executive and official flights
It has an airstrip 2,591 meters long by 45 meters wide, has 5 taxiways and two platforms. The Fire Extinction Rescue Service at the airfield is Category 7. It provides fuel service to aircrafts through the company CLH, as well as other government services such as immigration, customs, health, quarantine, etc.
Currently, the passenger terminal can handle up to two (2) flights simultaneously. Nevertheless, when there are more than two flights, the space in general becomes more complex given the reduced area on the land and air sides, which causes delays
|
Airport Location and Contact |
|
|---|---|
|
Country |
Panama |
|
Province or District |
Panama West |
|
Nearest Town or City |
Panama 600 m |
|
Airport’s Complete Name |
Panama Pacifico International Airport |
|
Latitude |
8.915 |
|
Longitude |
79.59944444 |
|
Elevation (ft and m) |
52 ft / 16 m |
|
IATA Code |
BLB |
|
ICAO Code |
MPPA |
|
Managing Company or Airport Authority |
Tocumen S.A. |
|
Management Contact Person |
Enot Arauz (Operations Manager) (+507) 316-1567 (+507) 316-1577 |
|
Open From (hours) |
06:00 |
|
Open To (hours) |
22:00 |
Airport Photo
The key areas of operation are the runway, taxiways, platform and the passenger terminal building.
Description and Contacts of Key Companies
The main services offered at the Panama Pacifico Airport are:
- Airlines: WINGO, the company that tends passengers and service on platform is BLAS.
- Other FBO services: MAPIEX, AEROSUPPORT, Aircraft Services, Rlab Media.
- Fuel Service: CLH Panamá
For more information on airport contacts, please see the following link: 4.5 Airport Companies Contact List.
Information on some aviation service providers can be found at: http://www.azfreight.com/
Passenger and Cargo Performance Indicators
In regard to operation improvements, Panama Pacifico International Airport has an on-going certification process before the Civil Aeronautics Authority of Panama (AAC), which leads to improvements in design and operations of the airdrome. Also, in the near future, Panama Pacifico Airport foresees the expansion of the Passenger Terminal to service twice as much passengers, extensively enhancing the overall service at the terminal.
| Performance for 2018 |
Per Year |
|---|---|
|
Total Aircraft Movements |
N/A |
|
Total Passengers |
259,514 |
|
Total Capacity of the Airport (MT) |
N/A |
|
Current Activity of the Airport (MT) |
N/A |
Currently there is a lack of adequate infrastructures to handle
cargo, hence, it’s a topic to be developed, so as to render this
service to Airlines.
Key restrictions are:
- Operation hours for regular flights are restricted. Under discussion with Panama Pacifico Agency in order to expand.
- Lack of space to accommodate more passengers, offices and the kind, is a type of constraint for the growth of the airport. The short-term expansion plans and development of the Master Plan would greatly improve this situation.
Runways
The actual runway, in general, is in good condition. There are some areas that do require either maintenance or change of pavement due to some level of deterioration.
|
Runway #1 |
|
|---|---|
|
Runway Dimensions |
2,591 m x 45 m |
|
Orientation |
|
|
Surface |
Tarmac |
Helipads
Presently there is no helipad based on the ICAO standard. However, an aircraft parking position may be used as parking for a helicopter.
Airport Infrastructure Details
The maintenance of equipment in the airdrome is provided by Maintenance Management.
The operation and security certification process of the airport will require the implementation of improvements. It contemplates the expansion of the terminal and duplication of spaces, and currently process of installing the vertical and horizontal signage of the airport.
|
Customs |
Yes |
JET A-1 fuel |
Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Immigration |
Yes |
AVGAS 100 |
Yes |
|
Terminal Building |
Yes |
Single Point Refueling |
Yes |
|
Passenger Terminal |
Yes |
Air Starter Units |
Yes |
|
Cargo terminal |
Yes |
Ground Power (mobile) |
Yes |
|
Pax Transport to Airfield |
Yes |
Ground Handling Services |
Yes |
|
Control Tower |
Yes |
Latrine Servicing |
Yes |
|
Weather Facilities |
Yes |
Fire Fighting Category (ICAO) |
Yes |
|
Catering Services |
Yes |
De-icing Equipment |
Yes |
|
Base Operating Room |
Yes |
Parking Ramp Lighting |
Yes |
|
Airport Radar |
Yes |
Approach & Runway Lights |
Yes |
|
NDB |
Yes |
VOR |
Yes |
|
ILS |
Yes |
Airport Operation Details
|
Operating Details |
|||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Maximum Sized Aircraft that can be Offloaded on Bulk Cargo |
B737’s |
||
|
Maximum Sized Aircraft that can be Offloaded on Pallet |
B737’s |
||
|
Total Aircraft Parking Area (m²) |
178,360 |
||
|
Storage Area (m3 and MT) |
No facilities to handle cargo. | ||
|
Handling Equipment |
|||
|
Elevators / Hi Loaders |
None |
Max Capacity (MT) |
|
|
Max Height (m) |
|
||
|
Loading Ramps |
No |
||
Customs Guidance
Customs Office: Panama Pacifico Special Economic Zone
Work Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Address: Panama Pacifico Special Economic Zone, Building No. 1, in front of the Banco Nacional de Panama
Phone: 504-2554
Customs Zone: Panama Pacifico Special Economic Zone
Airport Costs
Navigation Charges
At this moment the INTELISIS System for billing is being updated. The ideal would be to have an additional person assigned specifically for this task, given that the Operations Officer who carries out the billing, many times has to interrupt his work in order to comply with the documentation required by Statistics and Billing on a monthly basis. There is only one person commissioned to receive cash payments Monday through Friday during office hours; hence it would be highly recommended to assign a cashier outside of office hours, since currently, operation officers are in charge of billing flights paid in cash.
|
Charges |
Aircraft Weight - MTOW (kg) |
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
0 - 7,000 |
7,001 - 136,000 |
136,001 and over |
|
|
Navigation (per journey) USD - $ |
N/A | N/A | N/A |
|
Landing USD - $ |
N/A | N/A | N/A |
|
Night Landing USD - $ |
N/A | N/A | N/A |
|
Night Take-Off USD - $ |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
|
Parking |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
|
Handling Charges |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Fuel Service Charges
Fuel charges are not handled at the airport, the contract itself is through Tocumen International Airport, S.A. (AITSA, for its acronym in Spanish) with Operations Management.
|
Price per Liter USD - $ |
|
|---|---|
|
Jet A-1 |
N/A |
|
Avgas |
N/A |
Cargo Terminal Rates
|
Import Charges |
||
|---|---|---|
|
Type of Charge |
Rate USD - $ per kg |
Comments |
|
Handling Charge |
N/A |
N/A |
|
Break Bulk Fee |
N/A |
N/A |
|
Diplomatic Mail |
N/A |
N/A |
|
Strong Room – per consignment |
N/A |
N/A |
|
Cold Storage Fee |
N/A |
N/A |
|
Delivery Outside Normal Working Hours |
N/A |
N/A |
|
Preparation of substitute AOA – Invoice – Receipt |
N/A |
N/A |
|
Storage per Day |
N/A |
N/A |
|
Export |
||
|
Handling Charges – Un-palletized Cargo |
N/A |
N/A |
|
International Air Waybill |
N/A |
N/A |
|
Local Air Waybill |
N/A |
N/A |
|
Air Way Bill Amendment - Cancellation |
N/A |
N/A |
|
Air Way Bill Documentation |
N/A |
N/A |
|
Diplomatic Mail |
N/A |
N/A |
|
Storage Charges per Day |
N/A |
N/A |
Security
Airport security is handled by the Security Management (AVSEC), supported by units of the SENAN (National Aeronaval Service) who patrol the airport premises off-airport-operating-hours. Security is considered to be good, notwithstanding, there are areas where cameras and lights are recommended be placed to avoid vulnerabilities, as well as more security-trained personnel to attend risk areas and challenges from new airliners.
As to Aviation Security matters, there is international and national documentation which abide to Panamanian Regulations controlled by the Civil Aeronautics Authority of Panama (AAC), and the ICAO Annexes.
2.2.4 Panama Scarlett Martinez International Airport
Airport Overview
Located four kilometres to the East of the Corregimiento of Rio Hato, District of Anton, with proximity to hotels in the region. It sustains an elevation of 121 feet. Transit type allowed comprises IFR (Instrumental Flight Rules) and VFR (Visual Flight Rules). It receives regular and non-regular air transportation of passengers and general aviation.
It counts on a 2450mts long by 45mts wide runway, a single taxiway (Alpha) and platform with eight (8) positions. Radio navigation system for navigation and landing: DVOR/DME, ILS/LOC, ILS/GS/DME.
So far, there are no delays related to procedures that commonly affect operators or customers.
|
Airport Location and Contact |
|
|---|---|
|
Country |
Panama |
|
Province or District |
Cocle |
|
Nearest Town or City |
Penonome 35.9 km |
|
Airport’s Complete Name |
Scarlett Martinez International Airport |
|
Latitude |
8.37583333 |
|
Longitude |
80.12777778 |
|
Elevation (ft and m) |
36 m |
|
IATA Code |
RIH |
|
ICAO Code |
MPSM |
|
Managing Company or Airport Authority |
Tocumen S.A. |
|
Management Contact Person |
(+507) 993-3814 |
|
Open From (hours) |
06:00 |
|
Open To (hours) |
22:00 |
Airport Photo
The hangar area is used in weather cases if the platform is occupied and in coordination between Operations-Control Tower-Pilots of the aircraft. Only used with small high-wing aircrafts.
Description and Contacts of Key Companies
The main companies that operate in this airport are:
- Air Transat: charter flights coming from Canada.
- Sunwing Airlines: charter flights coming from Canada.
- Aircraft Services: landing and ground handling services.
For more information on airport contacts, please see the following link: 4.5 Airport Companies Contact List.
Information on some aviation service providers can be found at: http://www.azfreight.com/
Passenger & Cargo Performance Indicators
Operations are described as normal within established standards and with satisfactory performance.
The current measure to improve operations would be to the removal of two lighting towers. Date of removal is pending of confirmation.
| Performance for 2018 |
Per Year |
|---|---|
|
Total Aircraft Movements |
N/A |
|
Total Passengers |
63,701 |
|
Total Capacity of the Airport (MT) |
N/A |
|
Current Activity of the Airport (MT) |
N/A |
Runways
Some pending repairs, but overall it’s in good condition.
|
Runway #1 |
|
|---|---|
|
Runway Dimensions |
2,450 m x 45 m |
|
Orientation |
N/A |
|
Surface |
Tarmac |
Helipads
There are no helipads in this airport.
Airport Infrastructure Details
Maintenance is constant. There are no improvement plans thus far. It counts on JET-A with dual tanks of 30,000gls each (60000gls). Fuel is distributed by the company CLH.
|
Customs |
Yes |
JET A-1 fuel |
Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Immigration |
Yes |
AVGAS 100 |
Yes |
|
Terminal Building |
Yes |
Single Point Refueling |
Yes |
|
Passenger Terminal |
Yes |
Air Starter Units |
Yes |
|
Cargo terminal |
Yes |
Ground Power (mobile) |
Yes |
|
Pax Transport to Airfield |
Yes |
Ground Handling Services |
Yes |
|
Control Tower |
Yes |
Latrine Servicing |
Yes |
|
Weather Facilities |
Yes |
Fire Fighting Category (ICAO) |
Yes |
|
Catering Services |
Yes |
De-icing Equipment |
Yes |
|
Base Operating Room |
Yes |
Parking Ramp Lighting |
Yes |
|
Airport Radar |
Yes |
Approach & Runway Lights |
Yes |
|
NDB |
Yes |
VOR |
Yes |
|
ILS |
Yes |
Airport Operation Details
Critical Aircraft: B 757 200.
|
Operating Details |
|||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Maximum Sized Aircraft that can be Offloaded on Bulk Cargo |
B 737’s |
||
|
Maximum Sized Aircraft that can be Offloaded on Pallet |
B 737’s |
||
|
Total Aircraft Parking Area (m²) |
N/A | ||
|
Storage Area (m3 and MT) |
N/A | ||
|
Handling Equipment |
|||
|
Elevators / Hi Loaders |
N/A |
Max Capacity (MT) |
|
|
Max Height (m) |
|
||
|
Loading Ramps |
No |
||
|
Other Comments |
|
||
Customs Guide
Customs Office: Scarlett Martinez International Airport
Office Hours: 6:00am. - 10:00pm.
Location: Scarlett Martinez International Airport, Rio Hato, Inter-American Highway.
Customs Zone: Central Zone and Azuero
Airfield Costs
Navigation Charges
The difficulty in billing issues is that there is only one single cashier who only covers a shift (rotating) and is off during weekends.
|
Charges |
Aircraft Weight - MTOW (kg) |
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
0 - 7,000 |
7,001 - 136,000 |
136,001 and over |
|
|
Navigation (per journey) USD - $ |
N/A | N/A | N/A |
|
Landing USD - $ |
N/A | N/A | N/A |
|
Night Landing USD - $ |
N/A | N/A | N/A |
|
Night Take-Off USD - $ |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
|
Parking |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
|
Handling Charges |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Fuel Service Charges
|
Price per Liter USD - $ |
|
|---|---|
|
Jet A-1 |
N/A |
|
Avgas |
N/A |
Cargo Terminal Charges
|
Import Charges |
|
|---|---|
|
Type of Charge |
Rate USD - $ per kg |
|
Handling Charge |
N/A |
|
Break Bulk Fee |
N/A |
|
Diplomatic Mail |
N/A |
|
Strong Room – per consignment |
N/A |
|
Cold Storage Fee |
N/A |
|
Delivery Outside Normal Working Hours |
N/A |
|
Preparation of substitute AOA – Invoice – Receipt |
N/A |
|
Storage per Day |
N/A |
|
Export |
|
|
Handling Charges – Un-palletized Cargo |
N/A |
|
International Air Waybill |
N/A |
|
Local Air Waybill |
N/A |
|
Air Way Bill Amendment - Cancellation |
N/A |
|
Air Way Bill Documentation |
N/A |
|
Diplomatic Mail |
N/A |
|
Storage Charges per Day |
N/A |
Security
Abides with all established standards.
2.2.5 Panama Enrique Maleck International Airport
Airport Overview
The Enrique Malek International Airport handles international arrivals/departures for chartered, commercial, and military flights. The Terminal has two airlines that operate on daily frequencies according to their itineraries.
Furthermore, the airport offers air traffic services for VFR (Visual Flight Rules) and IFR (Instrumental Flight Rules). It seeks to ensure operational security in the areas of maneuvers and movementsthrough an operational safety management system which consists in supervision and follow-ups of hazards present at the airport.
There are no operational delays per se, nevertheless, the situations that affect and cause delays in operations are the adverse weather conditions on the station.
|
Airport Location and Contact |
|
|---|---|
|
Country |
Panama |
|
Province or District |
Chiriquí |
|
Nearest Town or City |
David 5.2 km |
|
Airport’s Complete Name |
Enrique Malek International Airport |
|
Latitude |
8.39111111 |
|
Longitude |
82.435 |
|
Elevation (ft and m) |
89 ft / 27 m |
|
IATA Code |
DAV |
|
ICAO Code |
MPDA |
|
Managing Company or Airport Authority |
Tocumen S.A. |
|
Management Contact Person |
(+507) 777-5625 |
|
Open From (hours) |
06:00 |
|
Open To (hours) |
22:00 |
Airport Photo
Aerial view of the Terminal. Source: Tocumen S.A.
Aerial view of the runway. Source: Tocumen S.A.
Description and Contacts of Key Companies
The main services offered at the airport are:
- Airlines: COPA and PARSA
- Commercial Fight Service
For more information on airport contacts, please see the following link: 4.5 Airport Companies Contact List.
Information on some aviation service providers can be found at: http://www.azfreight.com/
Passenger and Cargo Performance Indicators
Pertinent to performance, the airport is not at its 100%. Currently awaits development of the platform improvement project, specifically from the taxi lane to the parking positions, which present sinking, cracking, unevenness and material detachment.
| Performance for 2018 |
Per Year |
|---|---|
|
Total Aircraft Movements |
N/A |
|
Total Passengers |
243,774 |
|
Total Capacity of the Airport (MT) |
N/A |
|
Current Activity of the Airport (MT) |
N/A |
The airport does not have a cargo terminal. Yet, Copa
Airlines handles approximately 10,500kg of cargo (bracken, coffee,
and fish) per month (it does not have an assigned storage area for
their cargo).
Some restrictions in the Enrique Malek International Airport are:
- Runway Strip
- Declared Distances
- RESA (Runaway End Safety Area)
- PAPI (Precision Approach Path Indicator)
- Vertical Signage
- Horizontal Signage
- Poor location of fuel tank
- High intensity lights
- Platform lighting
- TWY A (expansion)
- Relocation of the SEI (Safety Emphasis Items) Station
Runways
It currently has a longitudinal runway profile of 2600mts by 45mts wide, maintaining a 4D reference key established in the Panama Civil Aviation Regulations (RACP for its initials in Spanish) book XXXV. This runway currently exposes sinking and cracking at the first 200mts from threshold 04. Nevertheless, it does not affect aircraft landing for the contact area is found at 150mts distant from the affected area.
|
Runway #1 |
|
|---|---|
|
Runway Dimensions |
2600 m x 45 m |
|
Orientation |
N/A |
|
Surface |
Tarmac |
Helipads
Enrique Malek Airport does not have a helipad.
Airport Infrastructure Details
Currently there is no equipment to address impacts suffered at the runaway and platform. Whenever an affected surface is reported which could jeopardize the operation of any aircraft, coordination personnel provide support by placing materials such as cold asphalt or solid tar over the area. Each situation is reported in order to take action and solve these issues.
The Infrastructure Maintenance Department requires more staff to deal with situations of airport-side-impacts, specifically human resource with knowledge of field work.
|
Customs |
Yes |
JET A-1 fuel |
Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Immigration |
Yes |
AVGAS 100 |
Yes |
|
Terminal Building |
Yes |
Single Point Refueling |
Yes |
|
Passenger Terminal |
Yes |
Air Starter Units |
Yes |
|
Cargo terminal |
Yes |
Ground Power (mobile) |
Yes |
|
Pax Transport to Airfield |
Yes |
Ground Handling Services |
Yes |
|
Control Tower |
Yes |
Latrine Servicing |
Yes |
|
Weather Facilities |
Yes |
Fire Fighting Category (ICAO) |
Yes |
|
Catering Services |
Yes |
De-icing Equipment |
No |
|
Base Operating Room |
Yes |
Parking Ramp Lighting |
Yes |
|
Airport Radar |
Yes |
Approach & Runway Lights |
Yes |
|
NDB |
Yes |
VOR |
Yes |
|
ILS |
Yes |
Airport Operation Details
|
Operating Details |
|||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Maximum Sized Aircraft that can be Offloaded on Bulk Cargo |
B737´s |
||
|
Maximum Sized Aircraft that can be Offloaded on Pallet |
B737´s |
||
|
Total Aircraft Parking Area (m²) |
N/A | ||
|
Storage Area (m3 and MT) |
N/A | ||
|
Handling Equipment |
|||
|
Elevators / Hi Loaders |
N/A |
Max Capacity (MT) |
|
|
Max Height (m) |
|
||
|
Loading Ramps |
No |
||
Customs Guidance
Place: Statewide Section, Enrique Malek Airport
Office Hours: 6:00am. - 10:00 pm.
Address: Red Gray Avenue, David
Phone: 721-1672
Customs Zone: Occidental
For more information on customs in Panamá, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information.
Storage Facilities
The airport does not have a cargo terminal. Yet, Copa Airlines handles approximately 10,500kg of cargo (bracken, coffee, and fish) per month (it does not have an assigned storage area for their cargo).
Airfield Costs
Navigation Charges
Navigation fee collection is handled by the Civil Aeronautics Authority of Panama, such as: air space, internal circulations, among others. The Airport Operations Department is responsible for invoices landing, parking and passenger fees in compliance with resolutions of Tocumen, S.A.
|
Charges |
Aircraft Weight - MTOW (kg) |
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
0 - 7,000 |
7,001 - 136,000 |
136,001 and over |
|
|
Navigation (per journey) USD - $ |
N/A | N/A | N/A |
|
Landing USD - $ |
N/A | N/A | N/A |
|
Night Landing USD - $ |
N/A | N/A | N/A |
|
Night Take-Off USD - $ |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
|
Parking |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
|
Handling Charges |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Fuel Rate
|
|
Price per Liter USD - $ |
|---|---|
|
Jet A-1 |
N/A |
|
Avgas |
N/A |
Cargo Terminal Rate
|
Import Charges |
||
|---|---|---|
|
Type of Charge |
Rate USD - $ per kg |
Comments |
|
Handling Charge |
N/A |
N/A |
|
Break Bulk Fee |
N/A |
N/A |
|
Diplomatic Mail |
N/A |
N/A |
|
Strong Room – per consignment |
N/A |
N/A |
|
Cold Storage Fee |
N/A |
N/A |
|
Delivery Outside Normal Working Hours |
N/A |
N/A |
|
Preparation of substitute AOA – Invoice – Receipt |
N/A |
N/A |
|
Storage per Day |
N/A |
N/A |
|
Export |
||
|
Handling Charges – Un-palletized Cargo |
N/A |
N/A |
|
International Air Waybill |
N/A |
N/A |
|
Local Air Waybill |
N/A |
N/A |
|
Air Way Bill Amendment - Cancellation |
N/A |
N/A |
|
Air Way Bill Documentation |
N/A |
N/A |
|
Diplomatic Mail |
N/A |
N/A |
|
Storage Charges per Day |
N/A |
N/A |
Security
The airport does not have sufficient personnel during peak hours to cover the entire airport perimeter. The terminal complies with certain security levels such as passenger and flight crew review.