Changuinola Captain Manuel Niño International Airport

Airport Airport

IATA Code
CHX
ICAO Code
MPCH
Airport Type
Medium Airport
Class
Unknown

Changuinola Captain Manuel Niño International Airport is a small regional international airport serving Changuinola and nearby areas in western Panama. It operates a single passenger terminal handling domestic and limited international traffic.

Changuinola Captain Manuel Niño International Airport
Elevation: 5 m
9.4590, -82.5151

Terminal Guide for Changuinola Captain Manuel Niño International Airport #

The airport uses one terminal building with straightforward check-in and arrivals areas. Facilities are modest and designed for short regional flights rather than extensive international services.

Getting to and From Changuinola Captain Manuel Niño International Airport #

Taxis and private transfers connect the airport to Changuinola town and surrounding communities; local buses serve nearby routes but may not run to flight times. Travel to the town centre is typically a short drive.

Facilities, Shopping, and Dining at Changuinola Captain Manuel Niño International Airport #

Expect limited on-site services: a small café or kiosk, basic seating and restrooms, and possibly a car-rental desk. Wi‑Fi and charging points may be inconsistent; accessibility assistance should be requested through the airline before travel.

Tips for Changuinola Captain Manuel Niño International Airport #

  • If crossing the border from Costa Rica or Panama by land, confirm onward transport in Changuinola ahead of arrival.
  • Local taxis are the most common way into town; agree a fare before starting the trip.

Weather & Climate near Changuinola Captain Manuel Niño International Airport #

Climate

Changuinola Captain Manuel Niño International Airport's climate is classified as Tropical Rainforest - Tropical Rainforest climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 22°C to 31°C. Heavy rainfall (3212 mm/year), wettest in July.

Air Quality: AQI 55 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
MarchJanuaryFebruary
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
31°
Warmest Month
21°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is warm with highs of 29°C and lows of 22°C. Significant rainfall (196 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

72 Very Good

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
22° 29°
85%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

196 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.8
UV Index
Very High
11.5h daylight

February

February is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 22°C. Significant rainfall (160 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

72 Very Good

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
22° 30°
82%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

160 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.1
UV Index
Extreme
11.7h daylight

March

March is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 22°C. Significant rainfall (144 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

74 Very Good

Comfort

27°
Feels Like Warm
27°C
Temperature
22° 31°
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

144 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.2
UV Index
Extreme
12.0h daylight

April

April is hot, feeling like 30°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (202 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

57 Acceptable

Comfort

30°
Feels Like Hot
27°C
Temperature
23° 31°
82%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

202 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.1
UV Index
Extreme
12.2h daylight

May

May is the hottest month, feeling like 31°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (264 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

55 Acceptable

Comfort

31°
Feels Like Hot
27°C
Temperature
23° 31°
86%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

264 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.0
UV Index
Very High
12.4h daylight

June

June is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). Heavy rain (319 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

63 Good

Comfort

27°
Feels Like Warm
27°C
Temperature
23° 30°
88%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

319 mm
Rainfall
2.0 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.9
UV Index
Very High
12.5h daylight

July

July is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). The wettest month with heavy rain (357 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

55 Acceptable

Comfort

27°
Feels Like Warm
27°C
Temperature
23° 30°
89%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

357 mm
Rainfall
2.1 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.7
UV Index
Very High
12.5h daylight

August

August is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). Heavy rain (344 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

63 Good

Comfort

27°
Feels Like Warm
27°C
Temperature
23° 30°
88%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

344 mm
Rainfall
2.1 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.9
UV Index
Very High
12.3h daylight

September

September is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). Heavy rain (296 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

65 Good

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
22° 30°
86%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

296 mm
Rainfall
2.0 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.0
UV Index
Extreme
12.1h daylight

October

October is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). Heavy rain (284 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

65 Good

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
22° 30°
87%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

284 mm
Rainfall
2.0 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.9
UV Index
Very High
11.8h daylight

November

November is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). Heavy rain (336 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

63 Good

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
22° 30°
88%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

336 mm
Rainfall
2.2 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.6
UV Index
Very High
11.6h daylight

December

December is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 22°C). Heavy rain (310 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

65 Good

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
22° 29°
87%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

310 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.6
UV Index
Very High
11.5h daylight

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