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Bocas del Toro "Isla Colón" International Airport (BOC)
Bocas del Toro "Isla Colón" International Airport is an international airport serving Isla Colón (Bocas del Toro Province), Panama. Its IATA code is BOC and its ICAO code is MPBO. It has one runway, 1,500 m long.
- IATABOC
- ICAOMPBO
- This airport
- International airport
Airport facts
- IATA code
- BOC
- ICAO code
- MPBO
- City
- Isla Colón
- Region / province
- Bocas del Toro Province
- Country / territory
- Panama
- Category
- Medium-sized airport
- Coordinates
- 9.3408° N, 82.2508° W
- Elevation
- 3 m (10 ft)
- Time zone
- America/Panama (UTC-05:00)estimated from location
- Runways
- 1
- Longest runway
- 1,500 m (4,921 ft)
Runways
Runway data as published by OurAirports. Lengths are given in metres and feet.
| Runway | Length | Surface |
|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 1,500 m4,921 ft | Asphalt |
Distance and flight time to Vietnam
Great-circle distance to Vietnam’s three main international airports and an indicative direct flight time (about 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing). Real air cargo routings often include a transit hub and take longer.
Da Nang (DAD)
16,967 km
Direct flight: ≈ 21 h 45 min
Hanoi (HAN)
16,505 km
Direct flight: ≈ 21 h 10 min
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
17,567 km
Direct flight: ≈ 22 h 30 min
Radio frequencies
Published frequencies for reference only — not for navigation.
| Service | Frequency |
|---|---|
| ACC | 133.000 MHz |
| FSS | 135.200 MHz |
| Radio RDO | 123.700 MHz |
Air freight to and from Bocas del Toro "Isla Colón" International Airport
Global Logistic Group arranges air cargo between Vietnam and Isla Colón through airline and partner networks. Typical services include:
- Export and import air freight, consolidated or direct, with booking on scheduled passenger and freighter flights
- Pick-up, packing, labelling and documentation, including air waybills (AWB) and certificates of origin
- Customs clearance in Vietnam and coordination with partners at destination
- Special cargo on request, such as dangerous goods, perishables or temperature-sensitive shipments, subject to airline acceptance
- Door-to-door delivery and combined sea–air or road–air solutions
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.
Nearby international airports in Panama
| Airport | IATA | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Changuinola Captain Manuel Niño International Airport | CHX | 32 km |
| Enrique Malek International Airport | DAV | 108 km |
| Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport | PAC | 299 km |
| Tocumen International Airport | PTY | 316 km |
Frequently asked questions
What are the airport codes of Bocas del Toro "Isla Colón" International Airport?
The IATA code of Bocas del Toro "Isla Colón" International Airport is BOC and its ICAO code is MPBO. Use the IATA code on air waybills and cargo bookings.
Where is Bocas del Toro "Isla Colón" International Airport located?
Bocas del Toro "Isla Colón" International Airport is in Isla Colón, Bocas del Toro Province, Panama, at coordinates 9.3408° N, 82.2508° W and an elevation of 3 m (10 ft).
How far is Bocas del Toro "Isla Colón" International Airport from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance from Bocas del Toro "Isla Colón" International Airport to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is about 17,567 km, to Hanoi (HAN) about 16,505 km and to Da Nang (DAD) about 16,967 km. An indicative direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City takes ≈ 22 h 30 min.
How long is the runway at Bocas del Toro "Isla Colón" International Airport?
The longest runway at Bocas del Toro "Isla Colón" International Airport is 1,500 m (4,921 ft) long, with a asphalt surface. The airport has one runway in the source data.
Can Global Logistic Group ship cargo to or from Bocas del Toro "Isla Colón" International Airport?
Yes. GLG arranges air freight between Vietnam and Bocas del Toro "Isla Colón" International Airport (BOC) through airline and partner networks, including pick-up, documentation, customs clearance and delivery. Send us your cargo details for a quote and routing options.
Air Freight
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.