Panama Tocumen International Airport New Runway
This article is a summary of reporting by International Trade Administration. Originally published March 26, 2025.
Tocumen International Airport in Panama City is advancing plans to build a third runway, a new 70-meter control tower, an access road, and eight outposts as part of an expansion valued at more than $900 million. The initiative aims to modernize infrastructure and meet surging passenger and cargo demand across the Americas. In 2024, the hub processed over 19.25 million passengers, 152,813 aircraft movements, and 216,653 metric tons of cargo, reflecting broad operational growth. Global aviation consultancy Cirium also recognized Tocumen as the world's most punctual mid-sized airport in 2024 with a 90.34% on-time performance rate.
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Panama is pursuing a major $900 million expansion program at Tocumen International Airport, featuring a third runway and a new control tower.
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