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Enrique Malek International Airport

David, Panama

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Enrique Malek International Airport

David, Panama

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89 ft

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Gateway to western Panama's Chiriquí province.

Location

David, Panama

Enrique Malek International Airport (IATA: DAV, ICAO: MPDA) serves the city of David, the capital of Chiriquí province in western Panama. It is the second-busiest airport in Panama after Tocumen International Airport and functions as the primary air hub for the western region of the country. The airport supports domestic routes connecting David to Panama City, as well as limited international connections to Costa Rica. It serves business travelers, agricultural exporters, and tourists visiting the highlands of Boquete and the beaches of the Chiriquí Gulf. The airport is named after Enrique Malek, a Panamanian aviation pioneer. Its runway and facilities have undergone periodic upgrades to accommodate growing regional demand.

Terminals

The airport operates a single terminal building handling both domestic and international passengers.

Getting to & from

Ground transport into David city center is available via taxis and private vehicles, as the airport is located approximately 5 kilometers from the downtown area.

Airlines here

Air Panama is the primary carrier operating at David, offering scheduled domestic flights to Panama City's Albrook Airport, with some international service to Costa Rica.

Notable facts

›Named after Enrique Malek, a pioneering Panamanian aviator.
›Second busiest airport in Panama by passenger traffic.
›Serves as the main aviation gateway for Chiriquí province.
›Supports tourism access to highland destinations such as Boquete.
›Has a single paved runway capable of handling regional jet aircraft.

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Metro Batavia

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DAV → PAC7P · 100 F50

DAV → SJO7P · F50

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