Panama: Tocumen International Airport in Panama City reopens Sept. 26 after previous runway excursion /update 1

Event

Authorities have resumed operations at Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Panama City as of Sept. 26 after a temporary suspension due to a runway excursion. Copa Airways Flight 135 (CMP135) from Mexico City veered off the runway during landing amid heavy rain. There were no injuries reported as a result of the incident.

Residual flight delays are possible as airlines work to clear passenger backlogs and reposition aircraft.

Advice

Do not check out of accommodations until verifying onward transport if transiting PTY through Sept. 26.