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Alonso Valderrama Airport

Chitré, Panama

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Elevation

33 ft

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Location

Chitré · 6 · Panama

Position

7.988°, -80.410° · 33 ft elev.

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Regional gateway serving the Azuero Peninsula of Panama.

Location

Chitré, Panama

Alonso Valderrama Airport is a domestic regional airport located in Chitré, the capital of Herrera Province in central Panama. It serves as an important air link for the Azuero Peninsula, connecting the region to Panama City and other domestic destinations. The airport is named after Alonso Valderrama, a notable figure in Panamanian history. It handles relatively modest passenger volumes, primarily serving travelers seeking an alternative to the several-hour road journey to Panama City. The facility is managed under Panama's civil aviation authority and primarily handles small to medium regional aircraft. It plays an important role in the economic and social connectivity of the Azuero region.

Terminals

The airport has a single small terminal building designed to handle domestic regional passenger traffic.

Getting to & from

Ground transportation to Chitré city center is available via taxis and private vehicles, with the airport situated close to the urban area.

Airlines here

Air Panama is the primary carrier operating scheduled domestic services at Alonso Valderrama Airport.

Notable facts

›The airport serves the Azuero Peninsula, one of Panama's most culturally distinct regions.
›IATA code CTD and ICAO code MPCE identify the airport in international aviation databases.
›Chitré is the capital of Herrera Province, making this airport regionally significant.
›The airport primarily handles light aircraft and small turboprop regional services.
›Air Panama connects Chitré to Tocumen International Airport in Panama City.

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