AviatDataEnrique Malek International Airport DAV / MPDA
David, Chiriquí · Panama · Aeropuerto Internacional de Tocumen, S.A. (Tocumen S.A.), under regulatory oversight of the Autoridad Aeronáutica Civil (AAC)
283kpax · 2024
Limited hoursInternational · customs & immigrationJet A
ICAO / IATAMPDA / DAV
OperatorAeropuerto Internacional de Tocumen, S.A. (Tocumen S.A.), under regulatory oversight of the Autoridad Aeronáutica Civil (AAC)
Coordinates8.3892°N, 82.4364°W
Elevation90 ft · 27 m
Time zoneEST (UTC-5, no DST)
Passengers / yr283,374 (2024)
CustomsYes
Border controlYes
SchengenNo
FuelJet A
Bonded—
AIP referenceMPDA — AIP Panama / AAC Panama
Operating hoursNot H24. Per AIP Panama (AD 2.3-MPDA): Tower (Malek TWR 118.700/122.600, GND 121.700), ATS/MET, and Customs & Immigration all operate 1100-0300 UTC daily (0600-2200 local, EST/UTC-5). Fuelling 0600-1600 local; AD administration office 0800-1600 local Mon-Fri only; security H24. After 2200 local, pilot-activated runway lighting on 133.5 MHz covers emergency operations only.
TerminalsSingle passenger terminal (rebuilt following the 2010-era runway extension from 2,100 m to 2,600 m); FBO ramp/ground handling for private and charter traffic via MAPIEX FBO.
Runways (1)
- 04/22 · 2,600 m / 8,530 ft · 45 m wide · Asphalt
Provincial gateway for western Panama (Chiriquí) near the Costa Rica border and the third-busiest airport in Panama by passenger volume. Officially international with confirmed daily customs/immigration coverage (0600-2200 local per AIP Panama) and port-of-entry status for charter and private aviation, but scheduled airline service is domestic-only as of mid-2026 — Copa Airlines and Air Panama to Tocumen (PTY), plus Wingo (2x weekly) to Panamá Pacífico (BLB) — with an Air Panama international Dash-8 route to San José, Costa Rica reportedly planned for 2026. No ILS reported (RNP/LNAV and VOR/DME approaches only); runway is a single paved (asphalt) strip.
Services
Available
On request / PPR
Seasonal / ageing
Unconfirmed / not listed
Ground handling
Available · 3 providers
Ramp handlingPassenger handlingFBO / business aviationVIP & loungeLoad control & supervision
Aerosupport FBO
Aerosupport operates an FBO/handling location at Enrique Malek International (David), offering quick-turnaround handling for business and general aviation.
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MAPIEX FBO
MAPIEX provides ground handling, VIP passenger services, a crew lounge and courtesy ground transportation for general aviation and charter traffic at DAV; it has repeatedly been rated Best FBO in Latin America by Professional Pilot magazine's PRASE survey.
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Verified 3 months ago · unconfirmed source
Air Panama
Air Panama self-handles its own scheduled flights at Enrique Malek Intl, maintaining a dedicated station supervisor team at DAV; self-handling by the home carrier is typical for Air Panama's regional Panamanian network.
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Aircraft fuel
Available · 2 providers
Jet fuel (Jet A / A-1)Avgas (100LL / UL94)
Aerosupport FBO
Aerosupport arranges aircraft fuelling for its FBO customers.
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MAPIEX FBO
MAPIEX FBO, David's IS-BAH certified fixed base operator, sells 100LL and Jet A at Enrique Malek Intl with full-service into-plane fueling; Jet A pricing updates roughly every 14 days. · 1100-0300 UTC
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De-icing
Not listed
Part-145 line maintenance
On request
MAPIEX FBO
MAPIEX advertises aircraft parts sales and MRO support alongside its FBO operations in Panama; the specific scope of on-site maintenance capability at the David station is unconfirmed.
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Part-145 base maintenance
Not listed
Component shops & overhaul
Not listed
Flight catering
On request
Business & VIP catering
Aerosupport FBO
Aerosupport arranges in-flight catering for GA/business aircraft on request.
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Aircraft cleaning
On request
Lavatory & water service
Aerosupport FBO
Aircraft cleaning and lavatory/water service are offered on request.
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Ground support equipment
Not listed
Cargo handling
Not listed
Aviation security
On request
Aerosupport FBO
Security arrangements for aircraft/passengers are offered on request.
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Passenger & crew transport
Available · 2 providers
Crew transport
Aerosupport FBO
Ground transportation for passengers and crew is arranged on request.
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Air Panama
Air Panama operates its own check-in counters and terminal ground staff at DAV for passenger processing on its scheduled Panama City-David service; a previously flown David-San Jose, Costa Rica route remains under evaluation for possible relaunch and was not yet operating as of mid-2026.
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Verified 3 months ago · unconfirmed source
Flight support
Available
Landing & overflight permitsFlight planning & weatherCustoms & immigrationTrip support
Aerosupport FBO
Services include weather reports, flight planning, landing and overflight permits, and customs clearance coordination.
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Hotel & travel
On request
Accommodation
Aerosupport FBO
Hotel arrangements for crew are offered on request.
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