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Bocas del Toro "Isla Colón" International Airport

Isla Colón, Panama

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Bocas del Toro "Isla Colón" International Airport

Isla Colón, Panama
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Gateway to Panama's idyllic Caribbean archipelago.

Opened
1948
Location
Isla Colón, Panama
Bocas del Toro 'Isla Colón' International Airport (IATA: BOC, ICAO: MPBO) serves the Bocas del Toro Archipelago on Panama's Caribbean coast. Located on Isla Colón, the largest island in the archipelago, it is the primary air access point for this popular tourist destination known for its coral reefs, beaches, and biodiversity. The airport operates with a single short runway suited to small regional aircraft, connecting Bocas del Toro to Panama City and other regional destinations. It plays a critical role in the local economy, as the archipelago is accessible primarily by air or boat, with no road connection to the mainland. Due to its island setting and runway constraints, the airport is served exclusively by smaller turboprop and propeller aircraft operated by regional carriers. Passenger traffic is heavily influenced by tourism seasonality, with peak periods coinciding with dry season and holiday travel.
Terminals
The airport has a single small terminal building handling all passenger arrivals and departures.
Getting to & from
Taxis and water taxis are available near the airport to connect passengers to Bocas Town and surrounding islands.
Airlines here
Air Panama is the primary carrier serving Bocas del Toro, with scheduled flights to Panama City (Albrook), and Sky Airline has also operated routes to the airport.
Notable facts
  • ›The airport is situated on Isla Colón, accessible from mainland Panama only by air or sea.
  • ›The runway length limits operations to small regional and charter aircraft.
  • ›Bocas del Toro is one of Panama's most visited eco-tourism destinations, driving steady passenger demand.
  • ›The airport holds international designation despite primarily handling regional traffic.
  • ›Its proximity to Bocas Town makes it one of the most conveniently located island airports in Central America.
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Route map (2 destinations)

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Airlines serving this airport

CAL Cargo Air Lines
5C
Metro Batavia
7P

Routes

BOC → SJO5C · DHT
BOC → PAC7P · F50
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José Ezequiel Hall International Airport
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Bocas del Toro "Isla Colón" International Airport is a public airport located 1.5 kilometres (1 mi) northwest of the center of Bocas del Toro, a town on Isla Colón in the Bocas del Toro Province of Panama. The facility is also called José Ezequiel Hall International Airport.

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