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MPCH
Changuinola Captain Manuel Niño International Airport · Changuinola
Key Facts
Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.
ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
19 ft / 6 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 118.60 MHz (CHANGUINOLA TWR)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
03/21 · 3,609 ft · AsphaltLIGHTEDFlight Planning
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Changuinola Captain Manuel Niño International Airport (MPCH), located in Changuinola, Panama. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 1 active runway with a maximum elevation of 19 ft. Please note that this field primarily supports VFR and visual approach procedures.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 18,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.
Full Name
Changuinola Captain Manuel Niño International Airport
ICAO / IATA
MPCH / CHX
Municipality
Changuinola
Country
Region
PA-1 — Bocas del Toro Province
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
19 ft
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Runway 03 / 21
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 3,609 ft / 1,100 m
Runway Width: 82 ft / 25 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 31.6° / 211.6°
Runway Width: 82 ft / 25 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 31.6° / 211.6°
RWY 03 (31.6°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 21 (211.6°)
No ILS / Visual Only
GND GND
121.80 MHz
RDO BOCAS RDO
123.70 MHz
TWR CHANGUINOLA TWR
118.60 MHz
Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026