BOC Airport (Bocas del Toro International Airport) – Cargo, Address, Transit

About This Airport

An airport can be called international and still be irrelevant to freight, and Bocas del Toro on Isla Colón, officially José Ezequiel Hall International Airport (IATA: BOC, ICAO: MPBO), is the case in point. Panama's civil aviation authority AAC raised the reference budget for its expansion from USD 20 million to USD 25 million in July 2026, funding a runway widened to 30 metres, a 160-metre extension at threshold 09, a new terminal, apron and taxiway, PAPI LED lighting, fuel storage and a dock for delivering materials by sea. Traffic remains tourist traffic: Air Panama serves Panama City with Fokker 50s, with seasonal links towards Costa Rica. There is no cargo terminal and no freighter handling, so capacity is limited to belly space on passenger aircraft; genuine air freight for Panama clears at Tocumen International (PTY), with David (DAV) as the regional feeder. The province's banana exports, its economic backbone, leave by sea through the mainland port of Almirante rather than by air. For a forwarder, BOC moves people, not consignments.

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What is the IATA code of Bocas del Toro International Airport?▼

The IATA code of Bocas del Toro International Airport is BOC. This three-letter code is used for unique airport identification in international air transport.

Where is Bocas del Toro International Airport located?▼

Bocas del Toro International Airport is located in Isla Colón, PA.

What is the ICAO code of Bocas del Toro International Airport?▼

The ICAO code of Bocas del Toro International Airport is MPBO. This four-letter code is used internationally in aviation.

What is the elevation of Bocas del Toro International Airport?▼

Bocas del Toro International Airport is at an elevation of 3 meters (10 ft) above sea level.

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