Alonso Valderrama Airport
Airport Airport
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.
January
January is hot, feeling like 31°C with oppressive humidity. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.
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February
February is hot, feeling like 31°C due to high humidity. The driest month with just 3 mm and mostly sunny skies.
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March
March is hot, feeling like 31°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.
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April
April is the hottest month, feeling like 32°C. Moderate rainfall (32 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is hot, feeling like 33°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (138 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is hot, feeling like 32°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (181 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is hot, feeling like 32°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (162 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is hot, feeling like 32°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (140 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is hot, feeling like 31°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (160 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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October
October is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 24°C). Heavy rain (261 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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November
November is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 24°C). The wettest month with heavy rain (274 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is hot, feeling like 31°C with oppressive humidity. Moderate rainfall (56 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
