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Marcos A Gelabert Intl
Marcos A Gelabert Intl (MPMG/PAC) serves Panama City, Panama. This is a mid-sized airport with 1 runway (01/19). Field elevation is 31 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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Basic Airport Information
- ICAO: MPMG
- Name: Marcos A Gelabert Intl
- Type: medium_airport
- Category: International
- Latitude: 8.97334
- Longitude: -79.555603
- Elevation: 31 ft
- Country: Panama
- Municipality: Panama City
- IATA Code: PAC
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: N/A
- Timezone: America/Panama
- Distance from City: 2.4 km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: Yes
Runways
Runway 01/19
- Designation: 01/19
- Dimensions: 5906 X 98
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: YES
- NAVAIDs: NULL
- Approach Types: RNAV (GPS), VOR, Visual
- Remarks: N/A
Frequencies
- Tower: 118.300 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: $6.00 per 1,000 kg MTOW
- Parking Fee: $3.50 per 1,000 kg per hour
- Handling Mandatory: Yes
- Currency: USD
- Remarks: Standard airport fees apply at MPMG.
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: Jet A-1
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-02-18
- Remarks: Standard Jet A-1 available at MPMG.
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Yes
- GENDEC Required: No
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: Port of entry. Domestic and regional hub within Panama City.
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: N/A
- Curfew End: N/A
- Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
- Remarks: City airport. Noise restrictions. Former US military base.
Alternates
MPPA
- ICAO: MPPA
- Name: Panama Pacifico
- Distance (NM): 4.4
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: Major international port of entry. Copa Airlines hub. Full FIS.
MPTO
- ICAO: MPTO
- Name: Tocumen Intl
- Distance (NM): 11.8
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: APIS required. Immigration and customs at Terminal 1 and Terminal 2. General declaration required. Copa Airlines hub. Panama tourist card for most nationalities.
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 MPMG?
- The tower frequency at Marcos A Gelabert Intl is 118.3 MHz.
- What fuel is available at MPMG?
- Marcos A Gelabert Intl offers Jet A-1.
- Does MPMG require landing permits?
- Yes, landing permits are required for Marcos A Gelabert Intl (Panama).