Alonso Valderrama Airport
CTD / MPCE
Alonso Valderrama Airport is a small regional airport serving Changuinola and the surrounding area in Bocas del Toro province, Panama. It primarily handles domestic flights.
Terminal Guide for Alonso Valderrama Airport #
Operations are conducted from a single small terminal appropriate for regional airlines and domestic passengers. Facilities are basic with essential passenger processing and limited retail.
Getting to and From Alonso Valderrama Airport #
Taxis and local buses/tricycles are the usual onward transport from the airport to Changuinola; transfers to Bocas del Toro island require a separate road/boat transfer from nearby harbours.
Facilities, Shopping, and Dining at Alonso Valderrama Airport #
Expect modest passenger facilities: a small arrivals area, basic seating and limited food/retail options. There are no major lounges or extensive shopping; accessibility services are available in line with regional airport standards.
Tips for Alonso Valderrama Airport #
- This is a regional airport - most scheduled services are domestic; confirm connections to Panama City in advance.
- Taxis are the standard local option for onward travel to Changuinola; boat/harbour connections to Bocas del Toro are handled from nearby Almirante/Albrook rather than the airport itself.
- Cash and small bills are useful - services at small regional terminals can be limited.
Weather & Climate near Alonso Valderrama Airport #
Alonso Valderrama Airport's climate is classified as Tropical Savanna - Tropical Savanna climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 22°C to 34°C. Abundant rainfall (1431 mm/year), wettest in November with a pronounced dry season.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Excellent | 22° - 32° | 31° | 12 mm | mostly sunny | 84% | 2.3 m/s | 2.1 extreme | 11.6h |
| February | Excellent | 23° - 33° | 31° | 3 mm | mostly sunny | 73% | 2.6 m/s | 2.4 extreme | 11.8h |
| March | Excellent | 23° - 34° | 31° | 12 mm | mostly sunny | 66% | 2.5 m/s | 2.5 extreme | 12.0h |
| April | Very Good | 24° - 33° | 32° | 32 mm | partly cloudy | 69% | 2.2 m/s | 2.3 extreme | 12.2h |
| May | Good | 24° - 33° | 33° | 138 mm | overcast | 83% | 1.5 m/s | 1.9 very high | 12.3h |
| June | Acceptable | 23° - 31° | 32° | 181 mm | overcast | 87% | 1.4 m/s | 1.7 very high | 12.4h |
| July | Acceptable | 23° - 32° | 32° | 162 mm | overcast | 88% | 1.3 m/s | 1.6 very high | 12.4h |
| August | Acceptable | 23° - 32° | 32° | 140 mm | overcast | 88% | 1.4 m/s | 1.7 very high | 12.2h |
| September | Acceptable | 23° - 31° | 31° | 160 mm | overcast | 88% | 1.4 m/s | 1.8 very high | 12.1h |
| October | Acceptable | 23° - 31° | 27° | 261 mm | overcast | 90% | 1.3 m/s | 1.8 very high | 11.8h |
| November | Acceptable | 23° - 31° | 27° | 274 mm | overcast | 90% | 1.4 m/s | 1.7 very high | 11.7h |
| December | Very Good | 22° - 32° | 31° | 56 mm | partly cloudy | 88% | 1.6 m/s | 1.8 very high | 11.6h |
