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Panama's Azuero Peninsula gateway serving Chitré and beyond.
Location
Chitré, Panama
Alonso Valderrama Airport is a small regional airport located in Chitré, the capital of Herrera Province in Panama's Azuero Peninsula. It serves as an important link between this agricultural and commercial hub and Panama City, providing air connectivity to a region that is also accessible by road.
The airport is named after Alonso de la Paz Valderrama, a notable figure in Panamanian history. It primarily handles domestic traffic operated by small regional carriers, supporting both local passengers and business travelers in the Azuero region.
Terminals
The airport features a single small terminal building suited to low-volume regional passenger traffic.
Getting to & from
Ground transport from the airport into central Chitré is available via taxis, with the city center located a short distance from the airport.
Airlines here
Air Panama has historically been the primary carrier operating scheduled domestic service at Alonso Valderrama Airport.
Notable facts
- ›The airport's IATA code is CTD and ICAO code is MPCE.
- ›Chitré is one of Panama's interior provincial capitals and a key commercial center of the Azuero Peninsula.
- ›The airport primarily supports domestic routes to Tocumen International Airport in Panama City.
- ›The airport is named after Alonso de la Paz Valderrama, a historical Panamanian figure.
- ›The Azuero Peninsula is known for traditional Panamanian festivals, and the airport supports tourism to the region.
This profile is provided for general information only. Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
