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Alonso Valderrama Airport

Chitré, Panama

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Alonso Valderrama Airport

Chitré, Panama
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Panama's Azuero Peninsula gateway serving Chitré and beyond.

Location
Chitré, Panama
Alonso Valderrama Airport is a small regional airport located in Chitré, the capital of Herrera Province in Panama's Azuero Peninsula. It serves as an important link between this agricultural and commercial hub and Panama City, providing air connectivity to a region that is also accessible by road. The airport is named after Alonso de la Paz Valderrama, a notable figure in Panamanian history. It primarily handles domestic traffic operated by small regional carriers, supporting both local passengers and business travelers in the Azuero region.
Terminals
The airport features a single small terminal building suited to low-volume regional passenger traffic.
Getting to & from
Ground transport from the airport into central Chitré is available via taxis, with the city center located a short distance from the airport.
Airlines here
Air Panama has historically been the primary carrier operating scheduled domestic service at Alonso Valderrama Airport.
Notable facts
  • ›The airport's IATA code is CTD and ICAO code is MPCE.
  • ›Chitré is one of Panama's interior provincial capitals and a key commercial center of the Azuero Peninsula.
  • ›The airport primarily supports domestic routes to Tocumen International Airport in Panama City.
  • ›The airport is named after Alonso de la Paz Valderrama, a historical Panamanian figure.
  • ›The Azuero Peninsula is known for traditional Panamanian festivals, and the airport supports tourism to the region.
Wikipedia
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Gateway to the Azuero Peninsula amid Panama's heartland plains

Alonso Valderrama Airport serves Chitré, the capital of Herrera Province and a cultural hub of the Azuero Peninsula in central Panama. Named after a prominent Panamanian jurist and independence figure, the airport provides essential regional air access to an area celebrated for its folklore, festivals, and traditional cattle-ranching heritage. It functions as a small domestic facility connecting the Azuero Peninsula to Panama City and other regional points.

Terminals
  • Main Terminal — A single compact domestic terminal handling check-in, arrivals, and departures for regional flights.
Ground Transport
  • Taxis available at the terminal entrance for city and regional transfers
  • Private car hire arranged through local operators in Chitré
  • Bus connections from Chitré's central terminal to regional towns
Nearby Hotels
  • Hotel Hong Kong Chitré
  • Gran Hotel Nacional Chitré
  • Hotel Versalles Chitré
  • Hotel Rex Chitré
Dining

Dining options inside the airport are very limited given its small domestic scale. Chitré's town centre, a short taxi ride away, offers a good variety of local Panamanian restaurants serving sancocho, arroz con pollo, and fresh seafood. Visitors are advised to eat in town before departing, as terminal food services may not always be available.

Traveller Tips
  • Confirm your flight schedule directly with the airline, as regional services can be infrequent or subject to change.
  • Arrive at least 60 minutes before departure, but the terminal is small so extended waiting facilities are minimal.
  • Carry local currency (Panamanian Balboa/USD) as card payment options near the airport may be limited.
  • If visiting during the Carnival of Chitré in February, book transport and accommodation well in advance as the region fills quickly.

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