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Enrique Malek International Airport

David, Panama

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MPDA

Elevation

89 ft

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The Essence of Enrique Malek International Airport

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Location

David · 4 · Panama

Connectivity

2 routes · 2 destinations

Position

8.389°, -82.436° · 89 ft elev.

Visa & Entry

Visa-free entry (many countries)

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Panama's western gateway serving Chiriquí Province.

Opened

1940

Location

David, Panama

Enrique Malek International Airport (IATA: DAV, ICAO: MPDA) is the primary commercial airport serving David, the capital of Chiriquí Province in western Panama. It is the second busiest airport in Panama after Tocumen International Airport in Panama City, acting as a vital hub for the agriculturally rich and mountainous western region of the country. The airport handles domestic routes connecting David to Panama City as well as limited international flights. Its international designation reflects its capacity to process cross-border traffic, particularly to and from neighboring Costa Rica. The facility supports general aviation, cargo, and passenger services catering to the growing tourism and commerce in the region.

Terminals

The airport operates a single passenger terminal handling both domestic and limited international arrivals and departures.

Getting to & from

Ground transport from the airport into David city center is primarily available via taxis and private vehicles, with the airport located a short distance from the urban area.

Airlines here

Air Panama is the dominant carrier at the airport, offering regular domestic routes to Panama City and other destinations within Panama.

Notable facts

›Named after Panamanian aviation pioneer Enrique Malek.
›Second busiest airport in Panama by passenger traffic.
›Serves as the main gateway to the Chiriquí Highlands, including Boquete.
›Has international designation allowing flights to and from Costa Rica.
›Supports agricultural cargo exports from the fertile Chiriquí region.

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Route map (2 destinations)

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Airlines serving this airport

Metro Batavia

Routes

DAV → PAC7P · 100 F50

DAV → SJO7P · F50

Aircraft operating here

Fokker 502 routes Fokker 1001 routes

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