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Enrique Malek Intl
Enrique Malek Intl (MPDA/DAV) serves David, Panama. This is a mid-sized airport with 1 runway (04/22). Field elevation is 89 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.
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Basic Info
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Runways
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Frequencies
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Operations
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Fuel
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Contacts
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Additional Info
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Basic Airport Information
- ICAO: MPDA
- Name: Enrique Malek Intl
- Type: medium_airport
- Category: International
- Latitude: 8.391
- Longitude: -82.434998
- Elevation: 89 ft
- Country: Panama
- Municipality: David
- IATA Code: DAV
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: N/A
- Timezone: America/Panama
- Distance from City: 5.2 km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: Yes
Runways
Runway 04/22
- Designation: 04/22
- Dimensions: 6890 X 148
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: YES
- NAVAIDs: NDB, VOR-DME
- Approach Types: ILS CAT I, RNAV (GPS), VOR
- Remarks: N/A
Frequencies
- Tower: 118.700 MHz
- Ground: 121.700 MHz
- Operations: N/A
- Traffic/Approach: N/A
- ATIS: N/A
Operation Hours
- Open: N/A
- Close: N/A
- Extra Hours On Request: No
- Remarks: N/A
Contacts
- AIS Tel: N/A
- ARO Tel: N/A
- MET Tel: N/A
- Admin Tel: N/A
- Health Tel: N/A
- Police Tel: N/A
- Authorities Tel: N/A
- Website: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Slots / PPR
- Slot Required: No
- PPR Required: No
- PPR Contact: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Fees
- Landing Fee: $5.50 per 1,000 kg MTOW
- Parking Fee: $3.00 per 1,000 kg per hour
- Handling Mandatory: Yes
- Currency: USD
- Remarks: Standard airport fees apply at MPDA.
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: Jet A-1
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-02-18
- Remarks: Standard Jet A-1 available at MPDA.
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Yes
- GENDEC Required: No
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: International port of entry. Chiriqui province capital.
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: N/A
- Curfew End: N/A
- Noise Chapter Min: N/A
- Remarks: Western Panama hub. Gateway to Boquete highlands.
Alternates
MPBO
- ICAO: MPBO
- Name: Bocas Del Toro Intl
- Distance (NM): 58.1
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: Port of entry. Tourism island. Immigration available.
MPCH
- ICAO: MPCH
- Name: Cap. Manuel Nino
- Distance (NM): 64.3
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: Port of entry. Near Costa Rica border.
Airport Services
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Panama Permit Requirements
Medium
Landing: 2d
- Overflight Permit: Yes
- Landing Permit: Yes
- Overflight Lead Time: 48 working hours (official); 24 hours often achievable; short-notice possible via duty officer
- Landing Lead Time: 48 working hours (official); 24 hours often achievable
Private / GA Operations:
Private flights require advance customs notification. Generally straightforward.
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Airport History
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Explore HistoryFrequently Asked Questions
- What is the tower frequency at MPDA?
- The tower frequency at Enrique Malek Intl is 118.7 MHz.
- What fuel is available at MPDA?
- Enrique Malek Intl offers Jet A-1.
- Does MPDA require landing permits?
- Yes, landing permits are required for Enrique Malek Intl (Panama).