Fernando Eleta Airport

Pedro de Cocal, Panama

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Fernando Eleta Airport

Pedro de Cocal, Panama

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Small regional airstrip serving Panama's Coclé province.

Location

Pedro de Cocal, Panama

Fernando Eleta Airport is a small general aviation airstrip located near Pedro de Cocal in Panama. It operates under the ICAO identifier MPFE and serves primarily private and light aircraft operations in the region. The airport does not hold an IATA code, reflecting its status as a minor, non-commercial facility. It is one of numerous small aerodromes scattered across Panama that support rural connectivity and private aviation.

Notable facts

›Operates under ICAO code MPFE with no assigned IATA code.
›Serves general aviation and private aircraft rather than scheduled commercial flights.
›Located in the Coclé province region of Panama.
›Named after Fernando Eleta, a prominent Panamanian businessman and media figure.

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Gateway to Panama's serene Pacific lowlands and rural heartland

Fernando Eleta Airport is a small general aviation airstrip serving Pedro de Cocal, a rural locality in Panama's Veraguas or Herrera region. It primarily supports light aircraft, agricultural operations, and limited private travel connecting remote communities to urban centres. The airport reflects the character of Panama's interior provinces, where small airfields play a vital logistical role.

Terminals

Main Terminal — A modest single-building facility handling light aircraft arrivals and departures with basic passenger amenities.

Ground Transport

Private taxi or hired vehicle from local operators
Personal or rented 4x4 vehicle recommended for rural roads

Dining

No formal dining facilities are expected within the airstrip itself. Travellers should plan to find local fondas or small family-run restaurants in the nearest town. Bringing provisions for the journey is advisable given the rural setting.

Traveller Tips

Confirm flight schedules directly with your charter or light aviation operator as services are irregular.
Carry cash as ATMs and card payment facilities are unlikely to be available in the immediate area.
Arrange ground transport in advance as taxis or vehicles may not be readily available on arrival.
Check weather conditions before flying, as tropical rains can affect small airstrip operations in Panama's interior.

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Fernando Eleta Airport is an airport serving the village of Pedro de Cocal on Isla Pedro Gonzalez, one of the Pearl Islands of Panama.

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