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Enrique Malek International Airport · David

Key Facts

Technical summary and operational standards.

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Field Elevation

89 ft / 27 m

Transition Altitude

18,000 ft

Primary Channel

TWR 118.70 MHz (MALEK TWR)

Runway Summary

04/228,530 ftAsphaltLIGHTED

Details Runways Frequencies Navaids Nearby

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Briefing for Enrique Malek International Airport (MPDA), Panama. This facility features 1 active runways with an elevation of 89 ft. This field primarily supports visual approach procedures.Maintain a Transition Altitude of 18,000 ft for altimeter reset.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name

Enrique Malek International Airport

ICAO / IATA

MPDA / DAV

Municipality

David

Country

Region

PA-4

GPS Coordinates

8.391000, -82.434998

Transition Altitude

18,000 ft

Official Website

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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and verified landing frequencies.

Runway 04 / 22

LIGHTED

Crosswind 04 Crosswind 22 TOD VDP

Length: 8,530 ft / 2,600 m
Surface: Asphalt
Heading: 38° / 218°

RWY 04

No ILS

RWY 22

No ILS

Nearby Navaids

VOR, NDB, DME stations in the vicinity.

DAV · NDB (David)350 kHz

120 ft · Associated: MPDA
8.391000, -82.428001

DAV · VOR-DME (David)114,300 kHz

89 ft · Associated: MPDA
8.386960, -82.437599

Communication Frequencies

ATC and advisory channels.

ACC PANAMA CON

133.00 MHz

APP PANAMA APP

119.70 MHz

GND GND

121.70 MHz

TWR MALEK TWR

118.70 MHz

Nearby Airports

Alternatives in the vicinity.

Coto 47 Airport

Golfito Airport

Puerto Jimenez Airport

Bocas del Toro International Airport

Changuinola Captain Manuel Niño International Airport

Data Source: OurAirports · Technical Briefing Jan 2026
ILS Data Source: AIP / FAA NASR Cycle Verified