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Tocumen International Airport · Tocumen

Key Facts

Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.

ILS Approach StatusILS FREQUENCIES VERIFIED ✅
Field Elevation
135 ft / 41 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 118.10 MHz (TWR)
Live Conversion
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hPa
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Tocumen International Airport (MPTO), located in Tocumen, Panama. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 2 active runways with a maximum elevation of 135 ft. Instrument approaches (IFR) are supported with verified ILS frequencies and identifiers for precision landings.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
Tocumen International Airport
ICAO / IATA
MPTO / PTY
Municipality
Tocumen
Country
Region
PA-8 — Panamá Province
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
135 ft
Official Website
Wikipedia

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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 03R / 21L
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 10,006 ft / 3,050 m
Runway Width: 148 ft / 45 m
Surface Type: Concrete
Heading: 29.5° / 209.5°
RWY 03R (29.5°)
111.70 MHz
IDENT: I-TUM | CRS: 35°
RWY 21L (209.5°)
110.70 MHz
IDENT: I-PTY | CRS: 215°
Runway 03L / 21R
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 8,800 ft / 2,682 m
Runway Width: 200 ft / 61 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 31° / 211°
RWY 03L (31°)
110.70 MHz
IDENT: I-TCM | CRS: 35°
RWY 21R (211°)
110.70 MHz
IDENT: I-TUM | CRS: 214°

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

ACC PANAMA CON
133.00 MHz
ACC PANAMA CON
133.30 MHz
APP PANAMA APP
119.70 MHz
CLD CLNC DEL
129.80 MHz
GND GND
121.90 MHz
MISC VFR ADVSY SVC
121.20 MHz
TWR TWR
118.10 MHz

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

MPMG
Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport
22 km / 12 nm
MPEJ
Enrique Adolfo Jimenez Airport
62 km / 33 nm
MPCE
Alonso Valderrama Airport
165 km / 89 nm
MPSA
Ruben Cantu Airport
204 km / 110 nm
MPBO
Bocas del Toro International Airport
316 km / 171 nm

Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026