Bocas del Toro International Airport

MPBO / BOC

Isla Colón, PA

Last Updated
Apr 22, 17:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 50 min ago
17:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
--
Temperature
Dewpoint: --
4 kt
30°
10+ km
Visibility
8,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1014 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR MPBO 221700Z 03004KT 9999 SCT020 BKN080 ///// Q1014 RERA

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 10 ft
SCT 2,000 ft AGL
BKN 8,000 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
2,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,010 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
8,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
8,010 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Bocas del Toro International Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with broken clouds at 8,000 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the north-northeast (30°) at 4 knots.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. The ceiling is 8000 feet AGL (broken), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature data is not available.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

QNH
1014 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1014 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (10 ft)
Pressure Alt
-13 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -11 ft
ISA Deviation: +0.0°C

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
PBO
08 ✈️
26

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 08/26
Active: 08
4,921 ft 85 ft ASP 87°
2.6 kt 3.1 kt
50° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - MPBO

1,802 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
82.6%
MVFR
14.9%
IFR
2.2%
LIFR
0.3%

Bocas del Toro International Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 82.6% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 6.1 knots. The climate is relatively stable with temperatures averaging 30°C (range: 30°C to 30°C). The best months for VFR flying are March, October, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 6.1 kt
Maximum Recorded: 17 kt
Calm Winds: 8.1%
Direction Distribution:
N
5.8%
NE
11.7%
E
1.8%
SE
0.3%
S
1.2%
SW
6.9%
W
53.7%
NW
10.5%

Temperature Range

Average: 30°C
Range: 30°C to 30°C
30°C 30°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0%

Best Months for VFR

March October September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 08/26
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.3 kt

Statistics computed from 1,802 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Bocas del Toro International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: MPBO
IATA Code: BOC
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 10 ft MSL

Location

City: Isla Colón
Country: PA
Latitude: 9.340850°
Longitude: -82.250801°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 08/26
Length: 4,921 ft
Width: 85 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Bocas del Toro International Airport

Overview

Bocas del Toro International Airport serves Isla Colón in Panama, positioned at 9.340850, -82.250801 with an elevation of 10 feet MSL. This medium-sized airport provides critical transportation infrastructure for the Bocas del Toro archipelago, supporting regional and tourism-related aviation needs.

Flying Conditions

The airport experiences predominantly VFR conditions, with 81.6% of observations reporting favorable visual flight rules. Westerly winds averaging 5.9 knots characterize the local weather, with a maximum gust potential of 17 knots and calm periods occurring 10.3% of the time. October, September, and December offer the most consistently stable flying conditions.

Notable Features

The single runway 08/26 is 4,921 feet long with an asphalt surface, accommodating medium-sized aircraft operations. The airport's low elevation and coastal location suggest potential maritime weather influences, with consistent temperatures around 30°C and excellent average visibility of 10 statute miles.

Approach Considerations

Runway 08/26 benefits from highly favorable wind alignment, with 100% wind compatibility and minimal average crosswind of just 2.3 knots. Pilots can expect predictable wind conditions that generally support straightforward approach and landing operations, particularly during the peak VFR months of autumn and early winter.

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.

Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.