Changuinola
Changuinola Captain Manuel Niño International Airport is the main air gateway for Changuinola in northwestern Panama, serving a region known for its tropical landscape, agricultural activity, and access routes toward the Caribbean side of the country. Identified by IATA code CHX and ICAO code MPCH, it is classified as a medium airport and provides an important local link for residents, business travellers, and visitors heading into Bocas del Toro Province. Its low elevation of 19 feet (6 m) reflects the area’s coastal plain geography, so travellers can expect a warm, humid tropical setting year-round.
About Changuinola
Changuinola Captain Manuel Niño International Airport is the main air gateway for Changuinola in northwestern Panama, serving a region known for its tropical landscape, agricultural activity, and access routes toward the Caribbean side of the country. Identified by IATA code CHX and ICAO code MPCH, it is classified as a medium airport and provides an important local link for residents, business travellers, and visitors heading into Bocas del Toro Province. Its low elevation of 19 feet (6 m) reflects the area’s coastal plain geography, so travellers can expect a warm, humid tropical setting year-round.
Overview
Changuinola Captain Manuel Niño International Airport is the main air gateway for Changuinola in northwestern Panama, serving a region known for its tropical landscape, agricultural activity, and access routes toward the Caribbean side of the country. Identified by IATA code CHX and ICAO code MPCH, it is classified as a medium airport and provides an important local link for residents, business travellers, and visitors heading into Bocas del Toro Province. Its low elevation of 19 feet (6 m) reflects the area’s coastal plain geography, so travellers can expect a warm, humid tropical setting year-round.
Quick facts
- Official name: Changuinola Captain Manuel Niño International Airport
- Airport codes: CHX (IATA) and MPCH (ICAO)
- Location served: Changuinola, Panama
- Airport type: Medium airport
- Runway: 03/21, 3,609 feet, asphalt surface, lighted
- Time zone: America/Panama
What travellers should know
For visitors, this is the kind of airport where knowing the basics in advance can make the trip smoother. The single lighted asphalt runway, designated 03/21, is relatively short at 3,609 feet, which suits the airport’s regional role rather than large long-haul operations. Because Panama uses the America/Panama time zone and does not observe daylight saving time, schedules are generally straightforward to track. When planning your journey, it is wise to confirm transport onward from the airport before arrival, especially if you are continuing to nearby towns or coastal areas, since regional airports often have simpler facilities and fewer on-site services than major international hubs.
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FAQ
Changuinola — frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the details travellers usually check first, from codes and locations to the practical basics that help with planning.
9 common questions
- Changuinola is located in Changuinola, Panama (North America), at coordinates 9.450°, -82.450°.
- Its IATA code is CHX and its ICAO code is MPCH.
- Changuinola serves Changuinola, Panama. When comparing fares, check whether other airports also serve the same area — prices and transfer times can differ between them.
- Changuinola operates on America/Panama local time. Departure and arrival times on tickets are always shown in each airport's local time, so double-check the offset when planning connections or pick-ups.
- Changuinola sits at latitude 9.450° and longitude -82.450°. The map link in the details panel on this page opens the exact location for driving directions.
- Originfacts does not yet track scheduled routes from CHX. Use the flight search on this page to see live airline options for your travel dates.
- Route coverage for CHX is still being added to Originfacts. Run a search from CHX on the flight search page to see every destination airlines currently sell for your dates.
- Its address is Changuinola District, Bocas del Toro Province, Panama, the phone number is +507 6521-9777, the official website is http://www.aeronautica.gob.pa/. For flight-specific questions (delays, baggage, rebooking), contact the operating airline directly rather than the airport.
- Yes — Originfacts lists 7 other airports in Panama. The nearby-airports section on this page links to each of them, which is useful when comparing fares or finding an alternative departure point.