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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 · AsphaltLIGHTED
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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.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

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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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

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°
RWY 03 (31.6°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 21 (211.6°)
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

GND GND
121.80 MHz
RDO BOCAS RDO
123.70 MHz
TWR CHANGUINOLA TWR
118.60 MHz

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

MPBO
Bocas del Toro International Airport
32 km / 17 nm
MRLM
Limon International Airport
79 km / 42 nm
MRBA
Buenos Aires Airport
95 km / 51 nm
MRCC
Coto 47 Airport
108 km / 58 nm
MRGF
Golfito Airport
116 km / 62 nm

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Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026