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Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport

Albrook, Panama

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Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport

Albrook, Panama

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31 ft

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Panama City's urban domestic and regional airport hub.

Opened

1930

Location

Albrook, Panama

Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport, known by its IATA code PAC, is located in the Albrook district of Panama City, Panama. Situated on the former Albrook Air Force Station, a U.S. military installation, the airport serves primarily domestic routes within Panama as well as select regional destinations in Central America. The airport is often referred to as Albrook Airport and operates in close proximity to the Albrook Mall and bus terminal, making it a convenient urban aviation hub. It complements Tocumen International Airport, which handles the majority of long-haul international traffic for Panama City. Air Panama, the country's primary domestic carrier, uses Gelabert as its main base of operations, connecting the capital to destinations such as Bocas del Toro, David, and the San Blas Islands. The airport plays a vital role in Panama's internal connectivity, particularly for remote and island communities.

Terminals

The airport features a single terminal building handling both domestic and limited regional passenger traffic.

Getting to & from

The airport is accessible by taxi and is located adjacent to the Gran Terminal de Transportes de Albrook, Panama City's main bus hub, offering convenient ground connections.

Airlines here

Air Panama serves as the primary airline based at Gelabert, operating the majority of domestic and regional routes.

Notable facts

›Built on the site of the former U.S. Albrook Air Force Station, transferred to Panama after the 1999 Canal handover.
›Commonly known as Albrook Airport among locals and travelers.
›Serves as the primary hub for Air Panama, connecting remote communities including the San Blas Islands.
›Located within Panama City limits, making it one of the most centrally situated airports in the region.
›Operates alongside Tocumen International Airport, which handles most of Panama's international long-haul traffic.

Wikipedia

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Gateway to Panama City where the Americas meet and connect

Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport, located in the Albrook district of Panama City, occupies the site of the former Albrook Air Force Station, a U.S. military installation transferred to Panama following the 1999 canal handover. Known locally as Aeropuerto de Albrook, it primarily serves domestic routes across Panama and short-haul regional flights to Central American destinations. Its compact, accessible layout makes it a practical complement to the larger Tocumen International Airport on the city's eastern edge.

Terminals

Main Terminal — A single-building facility handling all domestic and regional departures with basic check-in, security, and gate facilities.

Ground Transport

Taxi services available directly outside the terminal building
Ride-hailing apps such as Uber operate in Panama City and serve the airport
Public buses connect Albrook to the Albrook Gran Terminal de Transporte bus hub adjacent to the airport
Car rental agencies available at or near the terminal
Panama Metro Line 1 station at Albrook is walkable from the terminal area

Nearby Hotels

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson Panama Canal
Holiday Inn Express Panama Canal
Intercontinental Miramar Panama
Hotel La Estancia

Dining

Inside the terminal, food options are limited to a small number of cafes and snack counters suitable for a quick bite before departure. The adjacent Albrook Mall and Gran Terminal de Transporte offer a wider range of restaurants, food courts, and casual dining options just minutes away on foot. Panama City's vibrant culinary scene, including Casco Viejo and Miraflores, is accessible within a short taxi or ride-hailing trip.

Traveller Tips

Arrive at least 90 minutes before departure as the terminal is small but security queues can build during peak morning hours.
The Albrook Gran Terminal next door is the hub for long-distance buses to the Panamanian interior, useful if combining air and road travel.
Confirm whether your onward or return flight uses Albrook (PAC) or Tocumen (PTY), as the two airports serve very different route networks and are 30–40 minutes apart by road.
Local currency (Panamanian balboa or US dollars) is recommended for taxis; not all drivers accept cards.

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Route map (9 destinations)

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Airlines serving this airport

Metro Batavia

Routes

PAC → BOC7P · F50

PAC → CHX7P · F50

PAC → DAV7P · 100 F50

PAC → OGM7P · DHT

PAC → OTD7P · DHT

PAC → PUE7P · DHT

PAC → PYC7P · DHT

PAC → BFQ7P · DHT

PAC → PVE7P · DHT

PAC → SAX7P · BNI

Aircraft operating here

De Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter6 routes Fokker 503 routes Fokker 1001 routes Pilatus Britten-Norman BN-2A/B Islander1 routes

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Encyclopaedia

Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport is a public airport located 1.5 kilometres west of the center of Panama City, in the Panamá Province of Panama. It is on the site of the former Albrook Air Force Station. Previously, the airport was located in the area of Paitilla Punta Paitilla, operating approximately 70 years until January 1999, when the airport moved operations to Albrook. The name was changed to honor the Panamanian aviator Marcos A. Gelabert, whose contributions to Panamanian aviation included founding Panama's first airline and first school for training pilots.

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