Panama City Pacifico Airport

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General information

Panama City Pacifico Airport is a former United States military base. Until 1999, the airport was used by the United States Air Force and known as Howard Air Force Base. In 2014, the airport opened its doors for commercial aviation when low-cost carrier Viva Air started operations to and from Panama City Pacifico Airport. Today, Wingo is the only airline to offer connections. In the terminal of Panama City Pacifico Airport you will find counters of car rental companies and airline Wingo, in addition there is an ATM and bar (Kotowa Coffee House).

The capital of Panama has three airports, Panama City Tocumen Airport is the largest airport, Panama City Albrook Airport and Panama City Pacifico Airport are much smaller.

Where is Panama City Pacifico Airport situated?

The airport is located in the province of Panamá Oeste, southwest of the capital of Panama. Panama City Pacifico Airport and the city are connected by the “Bridge of the Americas”. Highway 1 Interamericana is a short distance from the airport.

How many terminals does Panama City Pacifico Airport have?

Panama City Pacifico Airport has a small (unorganized) terminal consisting of a Departures hall and an Arrivals hall that are not connected to each other. The Departures hall is more spacious than the Arrivals hall. Take long waiting times at passport control and baggage belts into account upon arrival.

A good alternative for flying to or from Panama City Pacifico Airport are the following airports, sorted by distance from the airport. You can also take a look at the complete list of airports in Panama.

Airport
Distance
Panama City Albrook Airport 7km
Panama City Tocumen Airport 28km

Which airlines fly from and to Panama City Pacifico Airport?

The main airlines at the airport are:
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