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Weather Briefing
VFRChanguinola Captain Manuel Niño International Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with broken clouds at 8,000 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility. Note: This observation is 6.4 hours old and conditions may have changed.
Wind Analysis
Winds are from the west (280°) at 8 knots. Runway 21 is favored with a 3-knot headwind and 8-knot crosswind component.
Visibility & Ceiling
Visibility is unrestricted. The ceiling is 8000 feet AGL (broken), well above standard VFR minimums.
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Pilot Recommendations
Conditions are favorable for visual flight.
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Runway Information
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Heading | Wind Component |
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✈️ 03/21
Active: 21
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3,609 ft | 82 ft | ASP | 31° |
↑ 2.7 kt
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↔ 7.5 kt
70° angle
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Changuinola Captain Manuel Niño International Airport - Airport Information
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About Changuinola Captain Manuel Niño International Airport
Overview
Changuinola Captain Manuel Niño International Airport serves the Bocas del Toro province in northwestern Panama, located near the Caribbean coast. The airport provides essential regional transportation connectivity for the Changuinola area, supporting both commercial and general aviation operations. As a medium-sized airport situated at a low elevation of 19 feet mean sea level, it offers accessibility to this tropical coastal region.
Flying Conditions
The airport's low elevation and Caribbean coastal location suggest potential for humid atmospheric conditions and variable wind patterns. Pilots should anticipate tropical maritime weather characteristics typical of northwestern Panama, including potential rapid visibility changes and occasional convective activity. The single asphalt runway (03/21) measuring 3609 feet provides operational flexibility for appropriate aircraft categories.
Notable Features
Changuinola's airport is positioned at coordinates 9.458962, -82.515062, situated in a region characterized by tropical terrain and proximity to coastal landscapes. The surrounding geography includes dense vegetation and potential terrain variations that may influence local wind behaviors and approach dynamics. Pilots should maintain heightened situational awareness regarding potential localized meteorological and geographical interactions.
Approach Considerations
Runway 03/21 offers a single directional approach option, with considerations for prevailing wind conditions inherent to the coastal environment. Given the runway's moderate length of 3609 feet, aircraft performance planning should account for the airport's specific elevation and potential atmospheric density variations. Standard instrument approach procedures will be critical for safe navigation in this tropical airport context.
Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.
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