Bocas del Toro "Isla Colón" International Airport — Isla Colón, Panama
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Distance & flight time from BOC
Bocas del Toro "Isla Colón" International Airport
Bocas del Toro "Isla Colón" International Airport, coded BOC, occupies a low strip of land on Isla Colón, the main island of Panama's Caribbean archipelago of the same name. The runway clears the water by barely 10 feet and stands as the only paved airstrip serving this island group. Small aircraft from Panamanian regional carriers make up most of the traffic, linking the archipelago to Panama City without the long overland and boat journey the route would otherwise demand. Isla Colón's town center sits within walking distance of the terminal, making BOC one of the more centrally located island airports anywhere in Central America.
Runways at Bocas del Toro "Isla Colón" International Airport (BOC)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 4921 ft (1500 m) | 85 ft (26 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for Bocas del Toro "Isla Colón" International Airport (BOC)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| ACC | PANAMA CON | 133 MHz |
| FSS | PANAMA RDO | 135.2 MHz |
| RDO | RDO | 123.7 MHz |
Airports near Bocas del Toro "Isla Colón" International Airport (BOC)
- Changuinola Captain Manuel Niño International Airport (CHX) — 31.8 km (19.8 mi)
- Enrique Malek International Airport (DAV) — 107.8 km (67.0 mi)
- Limón International Airport (LIO) — 108.9 km (67.7 mi)
- Coto 47 Airport (OTR) — 113.9 km (70.8 mi)
- Buenos Aires Airport (BAI) — 120.1 km (74.6 mi)
- Golfito Airport (GLF) — 127.7 km (79.3 mi)
- Palmar Sur Airport (PMZ) — 140.5 km (87.3 mi)
- Puerto Jimenez Airport (PJM) — 146.1 km (90.8 mi)
Travelers heading to Panama's Caribbean side search BOC to book the short hop from Panama City, check baggage limits on small aircraft, or confirm the airport sits right on Isla Colón near the main town.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Bocas del Toro "Isla Colón" International Airport?
The IATA code for Bocas del Toro "Isla Colón" International Airport is BOC.
What is the ICAO code for Bocas del Toro "Isla Colón" International Airport?
The ICAO code for Bocas del Toro "Isla Colón" International Airport is MPBO. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.