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Ruben Cantu Airport

Santiago, Panama

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SYPmedium airport

Ruben Cantu Airport

Santiago, Panama
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272 ft
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Panama's regional hub serving the Veraguas province.

Location
Santiago, Panama
Ruben Cantu Airport, identified by IATA code SYP and ICAO code MPSA, is a regional airport located in Santiago, the capital of the Veraguas province in central Panama. It serves as an important domestic air link connecting this inland region to Panama City and other points within the country. The airport is relatively small in scale, handling regional turboprop and light jet services rather than large commercial aircraft. It supports the agricultural and commercial activity of the Veraguas region, reducing travel time for passengers who would otherwise face a multi-hour road journey to Panama City.
Terminals
The airport operates a single modest terminal facility suited to regional domestic passenger traffic.
Getting to & from
Ground transport into Santiago city center is available via taxis and private vehicles, with the airport situated close to the urban area.
Airlines here
Air Panama has historically been the primary domestic carrier serving routes between Santiago and Panama City's Albrook (Marcos A. Gelabert) Airport.
Notable facts
  • ›Named after Rubén Cantú, a figure honored in Panamanian aviation history.
  • ›Serves the Veraguas province, one of Panama's largest interior provinces.
  • ›Santiago is located along the Pan-American Highway, making road travel an alternative to flying.
  • ›The airport primarily handles domestic routes rather than international flights.
  • ›Elevation at the airport is approximately 272 feet (83 meters) above sea level.
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Encyclopaedia

Ruben Cantu Airport is an airport serving Atalaya District, of the Veraguas Province of Panama. The airport is 2 kilometres (1 mi) southeast of the city.

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